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RCA Awards: Greece Ranks as Second-Best Tourism Destination in Europe for 2021

Greece came second on the list of Europe's Best Overall Destinations for 2021 at the 25th Readers' Choice Awards (RCA).

Thessaloniki Joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network for Gastronomy

Thessaloniki has become a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network for offering a creative gastronomy scene.

‘Lipsi is for Everyone’, Municipality Tells International Markets

The Municipality of Lipsi is letting international markets know that “Lipsi is for Everyone” through a new info campaign.

UNWTO and Instagram Partner to Help Destinations ‘Recover and Rediscover’

The UNWTO and Instagram have partnered to produce a Tourism Recovery Playbook to help destinations and businesses harness the power of digital storytelling to reach new audiences.

Lamda to Develop ‘The Ellinikon’ into a Smart, Sustainable City

Property developer Lamda Development says its urban regeneration project in Ellinikon will be created from the ground up as a smart and sustainable city.

Awesome Antetokounmpo Inspires Pride in Greece with his White House Visit

Βasketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made Greeks worldwide proud with his recent speech at the White House.

Mitsis Hotels Presents its Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2020

Mitsis Hotels has published the second edition of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR) for 2020.

Covid-19: Rules to Enter Banks and Public Services in Greece

Authorities in Greece have announced stricter rules for entry into banks and public services after the recent surge of Covid-19 cases in the country.

National Theater of Rhodes to Get €20m Revamp

The National Theater of the island of Rhodes will get a 20-million-euro revamp, according to an announcement by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

New Archaeological Museum of Messolonghi Ready to Open

The new Archaeological Museum of Messolonghi is getting ready to open its doors to the public in the next few weeks.

Greece Sees Poland Evolving into Major Tourism Market

Demand for Greece is growing among travelers from Poland, which is evolving into a major source market, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization.

Acropolis Museum Introduces New Winter Programs for Children and Adults

The Acropolis Museum in Athens has introduced new winter programs and a reduced admission fee for children and adults.

Greece’s 2021 Tourism Numbers at 60% of 2019 Levels, Says Hoteliers Chief

Greece’s tourism numbers for 2021 have reached some 60 percent of 2019 levels, according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

Recovery Funding Programs for Greek Tourism SMEs to Open in December

Small and medium-sized tourism enterprises in Greece will be able to tap into 1.6 billion euros in recovery funding as of next month.

Greek Islands Win Gold as ‘Most Desirable Region’ at Wanderlust Awards 2021

The Greek islands won the gold award as the Most Desirable Region (short haul) at the Wanderlust Awards 2021 in London.

Greece’s Philoxenia Tourism Expo Returns After Covid-19 Hiatus

The Philoxenia 2021 international tourism exhibition will open its doors in Thessaloniki this month after going on hiatus last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece to Revive ‘Tour of Hellas’ International Cycling Race in 2022

The “International Tour of Hellas”, a significant global cycling event, will return to Greece in 2022 after a decade of absence.

Halkidiki Tourism Organization Meets with Key Players of German Travel Market

Executives of the Halkidiki Tourism Organization met with German tour operators, travel agents and journalists during DRV’s 2021 conference in Messinia, Greece.

Virgin Atlantic Re-appoints Discover the World as Partner for Greece and Cyprus

Virgin Atlantic has re-appointed Discover the World as its sales partner in the markets of Greece, Cyprus, France, Germany, Benelux, Italy and Russia.

Greeks and Covid-19 Vaccine: 11% are Hesitant to Get the Jab, 8% Say ‘No’

Eleven percent of Greeks appear hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine while eight percent are “refusers” (anti-vaxxers) and do not intend to get the jab.