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Preservation of Rhodes’ Medieval Town a Priority, Say Greek Ministers

The ministries of tourism and culture are working on a five-part agreement for the protection, conservation, and promotion of Rhodes’ Medieval City.

Iconic Plaka Bridge in Epirus Stands Proudly After Reconstruction

The legendary bridge of Plaka in Epirus, has been completely restored, connecting again the two sides of the Arachthos River.

Posidonia 2020 to Focus on Environmental Policies and Impact

The implementation of environmental policies and their impact will be at the center of the Posidonia 2020 maritime event, which will take place in Athens during June 1-5.

Sani/Ikos Group Honored for Business Excellence at Growth Awards 2020

The Sani/Ikos Group was honored for its Business Excellence at the Growth Awards 2020 event that took place in Athens.

Greece Introduced to Israeli Tourism Professionals at GNTO B2B Event

The potential of new business partnerships between Greek and Israeli tourism professionals was discussed during a B2B workshop, which was held during Israel's IMTM 2020 expo by the GNTO.

Vernicos Yachts Marks 45 Years with Call for Marine Tourism Development

Vernicos Yachts recently celebrated 45 years of activity with the company's president, George Vernicos, calling for actions that must be taken for Greece to maintain its leading role in marine tourism.

Epirus Fascinates Travel Bloggers Greece Network

Travel Bloggers Greece (TBG) recently traveled to Epirus to celebrate its fifth year of promoting Greece as a year round tourism destination.

Air France Welcomes the 350th Airbus A350

Air France has welcomed the 350th Airbus A350 to its fleet, which will fly in the airline's colors to new destinations this summer.

Belgian Travelers Set their Sights on Greece

Belgian travelers are adding Greece to their list of destinations for 2020, with pre-bookings showing increase, driven by the rise of direct flights between the two countries.

Ancient Olympia to Serve as International Olympic Education Center

Remodeling works are set to begin at Ancient Olympia to establish the historic site as an international center for Olympic education.

European Committee of the Regions Elects Attica Governor as its Vice President

Attica Governor George Patoulis has been elected Vice President of the European Committee of the Regions for the 2020-2025 period.

INSETE Brings Swiss Hospitality to Athens with EHL Seminar

INSETE and EHL Advisory Services in March will hold a seminar on "Maximizing Revenue & Managing Distribution” for tourism professionals in Athens.

Minoan Lines’ Kydon Palace Ferry Connects Chania with Piraeus

Minoan Lines now connects the port of Piraeus with Chania on Crete with its eco-friendly “Kydon Palace” ferry.

Skiathos Palace Cup Sailboat Race to Celebrate 5th Anniversary in May

The Skiathos Palace Cup sailboat match racing event in May will celebrate its fifth anniversary with the participation of sailing teams from all over Greece and abroad.

Luxury Yachts to Make Waves at 2020 MEDYS Show in Nafplio

The Greek coastal town of Nafplio in May will host the 7th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) 2020, a prime yachting event featuring an impressive lineup of luxury yachts.

Tourist Numbers to 13 Greek Regions Up by 23% in 2018

Over the 2016-2018 period, the number of visits and tourism receipts at Greece’s 13 regions both increased by 23 percent, according to an INSETE study.

Study: Greeks Still Not Keen on Sharing Economy

Greeks still haven’t warmed up to the sharing economy with a mere 15 percent opting to book a short-term rental online, a Eurostat survey says.

Greek Environment Ministry Outlines Bike Tourism Plan

Locating the funding to create cycling routes in urban centers is included in the Greek Environment Ministry's strategy for the development of cycling tourism in Greece.

US Early Bookings for Greece Up by 20-30%

Advance bookings from the United States to Greece are picking up pace to as much as 30 percent, according to the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism.

Leading German Tour Operators to Gather in Northern Greece for FVW Workshop 2020

Leading German tour operators in May will gather in Thessaloniki and Halkidiki to participate in the “FVW workshop Greece 2020”.