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Athens’ 5th Int’l Hospitality Forum to Focus on post-Covid-19 Travel Trends

The main trends that will define travel in the post-Covid-19 era will be analyzed during the 5th International Hospitality Forum that will take place in Athens in November.

Larissa Ready to Host ‘Major Cities of Europe’ Conference, Oct 13-15

The Greek city of Larissa is ready to host the ‘Major Cities of Europe’ online conference, scheduled to take place during October 13-15.

Greece Explores Tourism Cooperation with Lithuania

Greece and Lithuania are exploring ways to strengthen tourism ties and jointly promote their thematic tourism products.

Greek Firm GEK TERNA Sole Shareholder in Ellinikon Casino Project

Greek company GEK TERNA now stands alone in the development of the integrated casino complex at Ellinikon after US-based investors MGE decided to withdraw from the process.

‘Pocket Park’ Network in Athens is Growing

The Municipality of Athens has increased its network of “pocket parks” with the addition of a new green area in the district of Petralona.

‘Katikies Mykonos’ and ‘Katikies Santorini’ Hotels on Condé Nast Traveler Top 20 List for 2021

Condé Nast Traveler has placed the Katikies Mykonos and Katikies Santorini on its list of the Top 20 Hotels in Greece and Turkey for 2021.

Greece Celebrating European Days of Conservation-Restoration 2021

Greece is celebrating the European Days of Conservation-Restoration 2021 with a number of events taking place across the country until October 10.

Four Attica Municipalities ‘Adopt’ Fire-stricken Areas in Evia

The municipalities of Vironas, Kesariani, Agios Dimitrios and Ilioupoli in Attica will support four areas on the fire-stricken island of Evia.

Greece Among 65 Countries to Showcase at WTM London this Year

Greece is among the 65 countries that have confirmed their participation at WTM London 2021, the leading event for the travel industry, in November.

Athens is Hosting the World Company Sport Games 2021

Athens is hosting 3,500 athletes from 37 seven countries for the World Company Sport Games 2021, an international event running October 6-10.

Greece Targets French Off-season Tourists 

Greece is taking steps to attract travelers from France beyond summer and into winter, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said from the IFTM Top Resa expo in Paris.

Attica Goes to IFTM-Top Resa Show to Woo French Travelers

The Region of Attica is participating in France’s IFTM-Top Resa 2021, the international tourism trade show that is running in Paris.

Modus & Amplio Adds ‘The Koukaki Residence’ to its Portfolio of Hotels

Modus & Amplio has partnered with The Koukaki Residence, a hospitality property located in the Athenian district of Koukaki, under the Acropolis.

Athens Mayor: People-centered Policies Needed to Address Climate Change

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis is considering new people-centered policies to improve the standard of living in the Greek capital and address climate change.

Greece’s Plaka Bridge Restoration Receives Europa Nostra Accolade

Greece’s Plaka Bridge restoration project was honored with a 2021 European Heritage / Europa Nostra Award during a recent ceremony in Epirus.

Kythira Airport to Celebrate 50th Birthday in December

The Kythira “Alexander Onassis” Airport in Greece is celebrating the milestone of 50 years of service.

Kalamata Airport in Greece on Track for Development

The tender for the selection of consultants for the development of Kalamata Airport in Greece has been completed.

UNESCO Calls on UK to ‘Reconsider’ Returning Parthenon Marbles to Greece

UNESCO is urging the British Museum to reconsider repatriating the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and to enter talks on the issue.

German Travelers Choosing Crete for Autumn Holidays

All the more German travelers are choosing Crete for autumn vacations, as more airlines have extended direct flights to the Greek islands until November.

Thessaloniki’s Exhibitions will Take Place as Planned Despite Covid ‘Red’ Status

TIF-Helexpo’s upcoming exhibitions in Thessaloniki will take place as planned despite the city going ‘red’ on Greece’s Covid-19 risk-assessment map.