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Victoria Hislop Officially Becomes Honorary Citizen of Greece

British best-selling author Victoria Hislop was officially sworn-in as a Greek citizen during a ceremony that took place in Athens.

Glyfada Maritime Golf Event Postponed, New Date: October 10

The Glyfada Maritime Golf Event, scheduled to take place in Glyfada on September 19, has been postponed for October 10 due to weather conditions.

KLM: All Tickets Can be Exchanged for Refundable Voucher

KLM customers can request a refundable voucher free of charge for all tickets with a planned departure up and until 31 March 2021.

Thessaloniki Hotels See August Occupancy Rates Reach Only 20%

Occupancy rates at hotels in Thessaloniki reached only 20% in August, according to the city's hotels association president, Andreas Mandrinos.

Lufthansa Expands Offering of Flights to Greece for Summer 2021

Lufthansa has announced that it will expand its offering of flights from Frankfurt to a number of leisure destinations in Greece for summer 2021.

Ioannina Castle on its Way to Become a Cultural Park

The Ioannina Castle, in northwestern Greece, is undergoing restoration works to open its doors to visitors as a cultural park.

Skopelos Among Travel+Leisure’s 30 Secret Islands

The prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine has included Skopelos, in Greece, on its list with the “30 Secret Islands to Visit for the Ultimate Secluded Vacation”.

Emirates Partners with Huawei to Enhance its Mobile App Experience for Customers

Emirates has partnered with Huawei to promote its mobile app to users of the smartphone brand and create closer bonds with more customers, especially in China.

Greek Hoteliers President Sees 2021 as ‘Year of Survival’

“Greek tourism remains strong... but 2021 will be a year of survival,” according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios.

TUI First to Start Cruises in Greece

TUI Cruises has become the first company to offer itineraries in Greece, after successfully restarting cruise travel from German ports.

Air France: Ticket Changes at No Extra Cost

Air France travelers can change their tickets at no extra cost on the date and to the destination of their choice for trips until 31 March 2021.

Delphi Forum 2021 Dedicated to Bicentennial of Greek Independence

The 6th Delphi Economic Forum is scheduled to take place in May 2021 and will be dedicated to the bicentennial of Greek Independence.

ITB Asia 2020 Will Look to Reinvent Travel in the New Normal

The ITB Asia 2020 Virtual event, scheduled to take place during 21-23 October, has revealed its agenda that will focus on ways to reinvent travel.

World Tourism Day 2020 to Focus on Rural Communities

The 2020 edition of World Tourism Day will celebrate the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities for rural communities around the world.

SWISS Continues to Grow its Presence in Greek Market

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) maintains its strong presence in the Greek market, conducting almost 60 weekly flights to and from Greece.

Epirus Film Festival to Promote Region’s Rich Cultural Heritage

A three-day film festival will take place in the city of Ioannina in Epirus during September 18-20, aiming to promote the region's rich cultural heritage.

‘Run Greece’ Series of Events Canceled for 2020

The running events of Run Greece 2020, scheduled to take place in seven Greek cities in September and October, have been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hellenic Parliament Building to Get a Facelift

The exterior of the historic building of the Hellenic Parliament in Athens is undergoing restoration, expected to be completed by March 2021.

Leros Island Becomes Bike Friendly Destination

The Greek island of Leros has been certified as a Bike Friendly destination and is inviting cyclists to explore its numerous routes.

World Travel Awards 2020: Vote for Metaxa Hospitality Group!

Greece's Metaxa Hospitality Group has been nominated at the World Travel Awards 2020 for being among the finest hospitality brands in Europe.