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EUFCN: Chiliadou Beach, Greece, Wins Best European Film Location Award

Chiliadou Beach on the island of Evia in Greece was crowned “Best European Film Location of 2022” by the EUFCN.

Yalos Tours Promotes Greece to French Tour Operators at FestiVITAS

Athens-based travel agency Yalos Tours promoted Greek destinations for 2023 at FestiVITAS show in France.

Rebuilding Evia’s Tourism Identity a GNTO Priority

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) plans to take action to rebuild fire-hit Evia’s tourism identity.

Greek Destinations Make Headlines in International Media

A number of Greek tourism destinations last year were promoted through the international media within the framework of Marketing Greece’s publicity program for the country.

EUFCN: Greece’s Chiliadou Beach Nominated for Best Filming Location

The European Film Commission Network (EUFCN) has included Chiliadou Beach on the island of Evia, Greece, among the five finalists for the Best Filming Location competition.

Talks Underway for New Evia-Sporades Islands Ferry Link

A new ferry connection between Northern Evia and the Sporades islands is being examined.

Finalized Masterplan Paves Way for Regeneration of Fire-hit Evia

The masterplan for the regeneration of Northern Evia, which was devastated by massive fires in the summer of 2021, has been finalized.

CNN Travel: Skyros, Greece, One of Europe’s Best Getaway Islands

CNN Travel chose Skyros, part of the Sporades Island complex in Greece, as an ideal European destination to “get away from almost everyone”.

New York Times: Methana One of ‘52 Places to Go in 2023’

Methana, situated on a volcanic peninsula attached to Northeastern Peloponnese, was included in The New York Times’ “52 Places to go in 2023” list.

First Seaplane Port on Evia Gets Green Light

A license for the creation of a seaplane port in Kymi on the island of Evia has been approved, Hellenic Seaplanes recently announced.

Grivalia Invests in First Energy Autonomous Resort in Greece

Grivalia Hospitality has recently announced its plans to develop the first energy autonomous luxury resort in Greece.

Central Greece Aiming to Host More Sports Tourism Events, Attract Film Productions

The 2023 tourism promotion plan of Central Greece will focus on attracting more sports events and film productions to the region.

Greek Hotels See May Turnover Soar by 424%

Greek hoteliers saw turnover skyrocket by 424% in May compared to the same month a year ago, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

New Brown Hotel Opens in Chalkida, Evia

The Brown Beach Chalkida, the newest member property of Brown Hotels, has opened in the city of Chalkida on the Greek island of Evia.

Diving Tourism: 11 Greek Shipwrecks Now ‘Open’ for Visits

Eleven shipwrecks located near Kea, Milos, Crete, Skiathos, Evia and Halkidiki, are now open to divers.

Edipsos Thermal Spa Opens to the Public

The modern hydrotherapy center of the Edipsos Thermal Spa, located on the island of Evia, is now open to visitors.

Posidonia 2022 Shipping Expo to Show the Sea’s Connection with Greek Culture

The connection between sea and Greek culture will be highlighted in an exhibition to be held during the prestigious Posidonia 2022 shipping event in Athens.

European Travel Agents See Greece’s Sustainable Tourism Side

European travel agents had the chance to learn about Greece’s sustainable tourism side through four webinars organized this month by ECTAA and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

The Hellenic Initiative Launches ‘Plant a Tree in Greece’ Campaign

The Hellenic Initiative has launched the “Plant a Tree in Greece” campaign, which aims to contribute to the reforestation of land and restore the livelihoods destroyed in the wildfires of 2021.

Fresh Support for Tourism Businesses in Fire-hit Northern Evia

The Greek government has announced a new measure that reduces leasing charges imposed on tourism and F&B enterprises of Northern Evia for use of seashore and beach areas.