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8th Navarino Challenge to Feature More than 10 Olympic Sports, Activities for All

The 8th Navarino Challenge sports tourism event in October will return to Messinia with more than 10 Olympic sports and activities for all.

Athens Utopia Ermou Hotel Honored for its Stunning Location

Athens Utopia Ermou Hotel received an honorable mention as the "Most Stunning Location" at the Greek Hotel of the Year Awards 2020.

Smaller Greek Airports Next in Line for Modernization

The Greek government is set to launch a new round of airport privatizations, concerning 23 smaller regional airports in Greece.

Greece Welcomes Rising Number of Dutch Travelers

The number of Dutch travelers choosing Greece for their holidays is rising as reflected by a 5% increase in pre-bookings for package travel with stronger preference for the Halkidiki peninsula.

New Regions Join Greek Gastronomy Clusters

Ten Greek regions are currently part of the “Gastronomic Community”, a culinary initiative aiming to designate regions in Greece based on their food and wine products.

Ryanair to Connect Chania and Mykonos with Budapest for Summer 2020

Ryanair has announced two new routes connecting Chania and Mykonos with Budapest for the summer season.

Costa Nostrum, Hellenic Centre for Marine Research Join Forces for Sustainable Tourism

The Costa Nostrum organization and the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research have signed a cooperation agreement to promote sustainable tourism.

The Guardian Places Athens’ Nea Smyrni Neighborhood Among Europe’s Best

The neighborhood of Nea Smyrni in Athens, Greece, is included on The Guardian's list with 10 of the best city neighborhoods in Europe.

MICE Professionals to Share 2030 Vision at 10th HAPCO Conference

MICE professionals from Greece and abroad in March will meet in Athens for the 10th Panhellenic Congress of the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO).

Domotel Kastri Stands Out as Business Hotel, Conference Venue

Domotel Kastri, located in the northern suburbs of Athens, stood out as a business hotel and conference venue and received honors in two award ceremonies held recently in Greece.

Greece Looking to Boost Sea Tourism on Kos, Patmos and Astypalea

Greece is looking to develop yachting, diving and cruise tourism on the islands of Kos, Patmos and Astypalea.

Greece to Propose Epirus’ Zagori Villages as UNESCO Heritage Site

The Greek Culture Ministry will prepare a preliminary file for the inclusion of the northern Epirus region of Zagori on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

Greece Unveils Presidency Logo for the Council of Europe

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has unveiled the logo of Greece’s Presidency in the Council of Europe, which is set to begin in May 2020.

Mindhaus to Renew Branding Strategy of Rodos Park Suites & Spa

Rodos Park Suites & Spa has partnered with tourism marketing agency Mindhaus, aiming to renew its branding strategy.

Crowne Plaza Athens Wins Double at Venue Awards 2020

The Crowne Plaza Athens City Center received two silver honors at the Venue Awards 2020 in the categories "Best Hotel for Events" and "Best Conference Venue".

Thousands of Athletes to Race in 6th Lycabettus Run in Athens

More than 4,000 runners will participate in the 6th Lycabettus Run, a racing event that takes place annually on the hill of Lycabettus, near the center of Athens.

Ministry Aims to Develop Karpathos into Exclusive Tourism Destination

The Greek Tourism Ministry has presented a plan for the development of alternative tourism on the island of Karpathos in the Dodecanese.

INSETE Study Identifies Ways to Link Food with Tourism Experience

Ways to integrate gastronomy into the overall tourism experience of Greek destinations was the object of a study presented recently by INSETE.

New City Hotel Opening in Athens: Heritage Hill

The Heritage Hill hotel, a new four-star property managed by SWOT, is getting ready to open its doors in Athens.

Amphitrion Group Appoints George Maroutsos as its New General Manager

The Amphitrion Group of Companies has appointed George Maroutsos as its new general manager.