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Visit Greece App Sees 1.7m New Users, ‘Tells’ Over 400,000 ‘Stories’ in 2021

The updated Visit Greece app, which is designed to assist tourists, attracted over 1.7 million new users in 2021.

Exhibition Dedicated to Melina Mercouri to Open in Athens

An exhibition dedicated to late Greek artist and politician Melina Merkouri will open at the Technopolis cultural complex in Athens on January 18.

Evia on ‘52 Places for a Changed World’ List of The New York Times

Evia is on The New York Times’ list of “52 Places for a Changed World”, compiled to highlight destinations where travelers can support efforts to tackle overtourism and climate change.

Pelion Ski Center Opens to Visitors

The Pelion Ski Center, a popular winter hotspot in Greece, will be open to visitors as of January 14.

Air France Introduces New Collection of Eco-responsible Comfort Kits

Air France is now providing its long-haul Business and Premium Economy customers with new eco-responsible comfort kits.

Volotea to Launch Three New Services Between Greece and France

Volotea will launch three new routes between Greece and France, beginning this spring.

ForwardKeys Reveals 4 Positive Travel Trends for 2022

A new analysis by ForwardKeys reveals 4 key trends that have the potential to positively affect travel in 2022 amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Auditors Call for Change of EU Tourism Strategy to Meet New Challenges

The European Court of Auditors recommends that a new EU tourism strategy be drawn up to ensure tourism-related projects have a positive impact and address current challenges.

The Guardian Picks Thessaloniki, Epirus, Corfu for Holidays in 2022

Thessaloniki, Epirus and Corfu are among the 22 European destinations selected by The Guardian for holidays in 2022.

Athens’ Hilton Hotel Undergoing €130m Mega Makeover

The Hilton Athens hotel is undergoing a 130-million-euro makeover in order to be transformed into a new multidimensional destination in the Greek capital.

The New York Times Highlights Crete as Best Spring Skiing Destination

Crete and its mountains are highlighted as the best spring skiing destinations in an online feature recently published by The New York Times.

Greece Among Top Choices of US Travelers Over 50 for Holidays in 2022

Greece is among the top 10 international destinations that US travelers over 50 want to visit in 2022, according to a survey recently released by TravelAwaits.

Corfu to Reveal Secrets of Old Town Through New AR Tourism Guide

Internet users will soon have the opportunity to explore the monuments and hidden gems of the old town of Corfu through a new augmented reality (AR) tourism guide.

KLM Adds Sustainable Aviation Fuel to All Flights from Amsterdam

KLM has added Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to all flights departing from Amsterdam with the aim to further stimulate the SAF market.

Parthenon Frieze Fragment to Return to Greece from Italy

The Acropolis Museum in Athens, will soon receive a fragment of the eastern frieze of the Parthenon, from Italy's Museo Archeologico Antonio Salinas.

Greek Ministries Sign MoC to Protect Sites, Monuments from Climate Effects

The Greek culture and climate change ministries have signed a memorandum of cooperation with the aim to protect the country’s archaeological sites from the impact of climate change.

Anastazia Luxury Suites & Spa Receives Green Key Eco-label for 5th Consecutive Year

The Anastazia Luxury Suites & Spa, located in the northern suburbs of Athens, for the fifth consecutive year has been awarded with the Green Key eco-label for its sustainability tourism practices.

Greece: Certification Seals for Pet-friendly Hotels, Breweries and Olive Mills Accessible to All Visitors

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced new certification seals for destinations and specific businesses that meet defined standards, such as those concerning accessibility.

Central Macedonia Shows Tourism Side to Domestic, International Markets

The Central Macedonia Region during the last few months held promotional events in Greece and abroad to show the authentic experiences its destinations offer travelers.

Athens and Belgrade to Strengthen Tourism, Culture Relations

The cities of Athens and Belgrade have agreed to strengthen cooperation in a number of sectors including tourism and culture.