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Ministry’s Tourist Guide Schools Attract 2,880 Applications

Greece’s five tourist guide schools this year accepted a total of 2,880 applications, which shows the increasing demand for tourism education in the country.

Autohellas Certified as ‘Active Member’ of Alphabet OneNet

Autohellas-Hertz has been certified as an "active member" of the Alphabet OneNet network for 2020.

Monica Bellucci’s Performances at the Herodion Postponed

The “Maria Callas: Lettres et Mémoire” performances, starring Monica Bellucci and scheduled to take place September 28-30 in Athens, have been postponed.

Role of Tourism for Greece in 2019 Revealed by INSETE

Two studies released by INSETE reveal the significant role the tourism sector had on growth and employment in Greece in 2019, before the Covid-19 outbreak.

Greece Among UK’s Most Searched-for 2021 Holiday Destinations

Greece is among the Top 10 most searched-for holiday destinations in the UK for 2021, according to a recent study by Medical Travel Compared.

Thessaloniki’s MICE Industry Prepares for a Difficult 2021

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau is preparing for a difficult 2021 and is calling on its members to support its efforts to promote the city as a MICE destination.

Athens’ Hotel Grande Bretagne ‘Not for Sale’, Says Owner

The owner of the Grande Bretagne in Athens have denied reports in local press that the historic hotel is up for sale.

Syros: The Capital of the Cyclades Promoted Through New Digital Campaign

The Municipality of Syros-Ermoupolis and Marketing Greece have launched a new digital campaign, aiming to promote the island as a tourism destination.

Greek Travel Agency Promotes Experiences of Ancient Greece

Ancient Greek Experience, an Athens-based travel agency focused on promoting the civilization of ancient Greece, is planning to launch new tours and experiences for international travelers.

Airbus Presents Three Concepts for World’s First Zero-emission Aircraft

Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035.

YES Forum to Hold Open E-dialogue with Young Shipping Executives

The YES Forum on September 24 will hold an open e-dialogue on sustainable development with representatives of the young generation of shipping.

Central Macedonia to Redefine Brand Strategy for 2021

The Region of Central Macedonia in northern Greece is looking to redefine its brand strategy and prepare for the 2021 tourism season.

GNTO to Support Tourism Promotion of Salamina Island

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is exploring ways to promote the history and culture of Salamina, in cooperation with the island's municipality.

Greece Presented to US Travel Agents at ASTA’s Virtual Event

Greece’s tourism offerings were presented to US travel agents during the ASTA Global Live online event of the American Society of Travel Advisors.

Titania Hotel Receives ‘Safe Restart’ Certification

Athens' Titania Hotel has been certified with the “Safe Restart” seal by TÜV Hellas (TÜV Nord) for taking all the necessary measures against Covid-19.

GNTO to Start 2021 Tourism Promotion for Greece End of October

The GNTO is preparing for the 2021 tourism season and plans to launch new promotional actions for Greece by the end of October.

Athens Municipality Launches Online Appointment Service for Citizens

The Athens Municipality has introduced a new online appointment service for citizens that need to visit municipal offices to process their affairs.

Antiparos Looks to Dispose of Cigarette Butts Properly

The Greek island of Antiparos is participating in the #gopafree recycling program for cigarette butts, aiming to protect the environment and promote sustainable development.

Athens Stay Group Celebrates First Year of Operations

The Athens Stay Group, a hospitality company based in the Greek capital, has celebrated one year of operations.

Fraport Greece Takes Part in Rescue Campaign of Ithaki’s Green Toad

Fraport Greece is actively supporting the campaign for the rescue of the green toad, an endangered amphibian species living on the Greek island of Ithaki.