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GNTO Promotes Winter Tourism in Greece Through Mountain Skiing Event

Aiming to showcase Greece’s winter tourism options, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) supported and promoted the Pierra Creta international mountain skiing event.

Celebrity Cruises to Launch Year-round Sailings in the Mediterranean in 2023

Celebrity Cruises has announced year-round sailings to Mediterranean destinations, including Greece, starting September 2023.

Corfu Philharmonic Orchestras on Greece’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry has inscribed Corfu’s Philharmonic Orchestras in the National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Brits Have Sights Set on Greek Islands for 2022

The Greek islands are expected to lead the destination preferences of British travelers for 2022, with leading UK media highlighting some of Greece's most popular hotspots.

Aegina’s Ancient Temple of Aphaea to Get Lighting System

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council has given the green light for the ancient temple of Aphaea on the island of Aegina to get a new lighting system.

‘O by Myconian Collection’ Opening in May on Mykonos

‘O by Myconian Collection’, a new luxury beachfront hotel, will open on the popular Greek island of Mykonos in May.

Covid-19: Greece Scraps Mandatory Outdoor Masks Rule

Greece from Saturday will lift the mandatory requirement for face masks to be worn in all outdoor public places.

Modus & Amplio Undertakes Management of Rhodes’ Grande Albergo Delle Rose Hotel

Modus & Amplio, a leading Greek hospitality management and consulting company, has undertaken the management of Rhodes’ emblematic Grande Albergo Delle Rose hotel.

Cultural Routes: €11.6 Million Secured for Northern Greece Monuments

The Greek Culture Ministry has secured funds of 11.6 million euros for the preservation of monuments that are part of the Cultural Routes program in Northern Greece.

Air Austral Appoints Goldair as its General Sales Agent in Greece

Air Austral, the flag carrier of the French region of Réunion, has appointed Goldair as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece.

US Returns 55 Antiquities Worth More Than $20m to Greece

Fifty-five antiquities valued at more than $20 million have been repatriated to Greece from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

Scandinavian Travel Market Gets to Know Eastern Halkidiki

The Municipality of Aristotle in Eastern Halkidiki traveled to Denmark and Sweden and promoted the destination's tourism offerings to Scandinavian travel professionals.

MovieWeb: Skopelos on List of Films with Beautiful Beach Settings

The Greek island of Skopelos is on MovieWeb’s list of destinations with the most beautiful beach settings featured in successful movie productions.

Minister: Greece’s Tourism Strategy Focuses on Sustainability

Greece has four major challenges to meet in order to successfully protect its marine environment and achieve sustainability, it was announced at the 2nd Blue Economy Forum.

Restoration of Historic Klonaridi Villa in Athens Begins

The Municipality of Athens has announced the restoration of the landmark “Klonaridi Villa”, a historic building in the area of Patissia.

National Geographic to Promote Crete’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Geoparks

The Region of Crete has partnered with National Geographic to promote its UNESCO biosphere reserves and geoparks.

Attica’s Coastal Area, Islands Still Unknown to Foreign Travelers

Attica’s coastal area and islands are still unknown to many of the Greek capital’s foreign visitors, according to a survey by GBR Consulting.

TripAdvisor: Crete’s Balos Lagoon Among Travelers’ Favorite Beaches for 2022

Crete’s Balos Lagoon, a beach located northwest of Chania, is on TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Beaches list for 2022.

Rhodes Named Top Sustainable Destination for 2022

Rhodes has been named Top Sustainable Destination for 2022 by DiscoverCars online platform.

Night Skiing Returns to Parnassos Ski Center

The Parnassos Ski Center on Saturday, February 26, will hold its first night skiing event for the 2022 ski season.