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Piraeus’ Port Deemed Best for Cruises in East Med Region

The port of Piraeus was honored as the "Best Port from the East Med Region", at the MedCruise Awards 2019 event held in Genoa, Italy.

Acropolis Museum Guides Visitors Through its Ancient Neighborhood

The Acropolis Museum is launching a new cycle of guided tours to the excavation site of the ancient Athens neighborhood, located underneath its premises.

Wyndham Grand’s Mirabello Hotel Gets ‘Blue Flag’ for its Beach

The beach of the Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay hotel was recognized for its top quality and infrastructure and received the "Blue Flag" for 2019.

B2B Event: Online Meetings for Greek, Australian Tourism Professionals

Respond on Demand in September will hold an online event with B2B meetings for Greek and Australian tourism professionals.

Piraeus Port Master Plan Provisionally Approved

Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee provisionally approved the master plan for the upgrade of the port of Piraeus, which includes the creation of four hotels.

AirBaltic Extends Athens – Riga Seasonal Routes to December

AirBaltic is extending its seasonal routes between Riga and Athens until December 1, aiming to meet the increasing demand for travel between the two countries.

Santorini Among the World’s 30 Best Places to Visit in 2019-20

The Greek island of Santorini is among the World’s 30 Best Places to Visit in 2019-20, ranking 24th on the list of US News & World Report.

Dead Can Dance, Tindersticks & The Cure on Stage in Attica

Attica this summer will be hosting performances by famous bands Dead Can Dance, Tindersticks and The Cure, among others.

E-ticket Extends to More Greek Sites, Museums

The Greek Culture Ministry is extending its upgraded e-ticket to a number of new sites and museums across Greece, aiming to improve the overall tourist experience.

Celestyal Honored for its Commitment to the East Med Cruise Industry

Celestyal Cruises has been honored as the "Cruise Line with the Greatest Commitment to the Eastern Mediterranean Region" for 2019.

Lesvos Food Fest, Bollywood Dances and ‘Talking Stones’ Events on GNTO’s Agenda

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this summer is supporting a number of events that highlight the country’s beauties, culture and gastronomy.

Sabre Releases New Lodging Solution for Travel Agents

Sabre has released a new solution for lodgings, allowing travel agents to more easily shop, compare and book millions of hotel options.

Golden Visa Reform in Greece Postponed Until After Elections

Ratification of a revised investor visa scheme in Greece has been pushed back due to snap elections in the country scheduled for July 7.

‘Spyrou Skopelos’ Partners with ‘Euthalia’ to Offer New Wellness Experiences

The Spyrou Skopelos Experience hotel group has began a cooperation with Euthalia Natural Cosmetic Values, aiming to offer new wellness experiences to its guests.

Greek Image and Video Bank ‘AeroViewer’ Updates Online Presence

AeroViewer, a Greek online bank of aerial photos and videos, has launched a new version of its platform which includes material from Mediterranean countries.

Sounion to Serve as Catwalk for Mary Katrantzou Fashion Creations

The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion will be the venue of a fashion show of internationally-acclaimed Greek-born designer Mary Katrantzou.

Experiences Net: New Company Taps into Greece’s Niche Tourism Products

Athens-based “Experiences Net” recently launched operations, aiming to tap into the vast potential of the Tours & Experiences market in Greece.

Costa Navarino and FC Bayern Launch Football Camps for Summer 2019

The Costa Navarino resort in the Peloponnese has partnered with Germany’s FC Bayern to launch the FC Bayern Football Camps for young guests.

ABTA Elects Alistair Rowland as New Chairman

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has elected Alistair Rowland, Chief Retail Officer of Mid-Counties Co-operative Ltd, as its new chairman.

Ancient Greek Monuments Facing Climate Change Impact

A number of Greek monuments that have stood intact since antiquity now appear to be facing the consequences of climate change, according to scientists.