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Piraeus Port Authority Receives 3 Certifications for Sustainability Standards

The Piraeus Port Authority has received three ISO certifications for its commitment to implementing best practices in solutions for quality, environmental and energy management.

Neos Kosmos Home to Athens’ 9th Pocket Park

The Municipality of Athens has opened its ninth pocket park as part of its efforts to increase the city’s green spaces and improve the everyday life of residents and visitors.

Folegandros Island Home to New Green Hotel Project Worth €20 Million

Gundari, a new hotel chain of Australian interests, has launched construction for a new ultra-luxury green resort on the Greek island of Folegandros.

Diving Tourism: 11 Greek Shipwrecks Now ‘Open’ for Visits

Eleven shipwrecks located near Kea, Milos, Crete, Skiathos, Evia and Halkidiki, are now open to divers.

ECTAA Announces Frank Oostdam as New President

Frank Oostdam has been appointed as the new president of the European Travel Agents’ & Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) for a two-year term.

Edipsos Thermal Spa Opens to the Public

The modern hydrotherapy center of the Edipsos Thermal Spa, located on the island of Evia, is now open to visitors.

Int’l Beach Volley Tournament to Take Place on Ios Island

The Greek island of Ios this summer will host the Beach Volley Features 2022, an international tournament that will attract top athletes from all over the world.

Gifts of Nature: Heraklion Promotes its Villages in New Brochure

The Municipality of Heraklion on Crete is promoting the historic villages of its mainland in a new English-Greek brochure titles “Heraklion, gifts of nature”.

Lesvos – Izmir Ferry Link to Begin June 17

The Greek island of Lesvos will soon be connected with Izmir in Turkey via a direct ferry route.

Liostasi Hotel Receives Applause Once Again for its Greek Cuisine

Grandma’s Restaurant, located in the Liostasi Hotel on the island of Ios, was honored for its gastronomy options at the Greek Cuisine Awards 2022.

June Sports Tourism Events in Greece

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting significant sports events taking place in Greece during June.

ETC: Traveler Interest in Visiting Greece Holding Strong

Travel intentions for Europe and Greece are solid despite the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a market study released by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Thessaly Moving Forward with Digital Transformation of Tourism, Culture Services

The Region of Thessaly is moving forward with the digital transformation of its services in a number of fields including tourism and culture.

Costa Navarino to Host First-ever ‘Aegean Messinia Pro-Am’ Golf Event in September

Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese will host the first-ever Aegean Messinia Pro-Am 2022 golf tournament in September.

Grecotel Takes Part in ‘Clean Up the Med’ Initiative

The Grecotel Creta Palace hotel in Rethymno, Crete, held a beach cleanup event as part of the “Clean Up the Med” initiative.

Makedonia Palace’s ‘Salonica’ Lauded as Best Restaurant in Thessaloniki

The Salonica Restaurant of the Makedonia Palace hotel has been honored as the best restaurant in Thessaloniki.

WTM Live Events in Brazil, South Africa, Dubai Pave Way for 2022 London Trade Show

World Travel Market (WTM) events held live during April and May in Brazil, South Africa and Dubai, have laid the groundwork for a successful trade show to take place in London this November.

Kuwait Airways Begins Flights to Mykonos

Kuwait Airways this summer will be flying between the state of Kuwait and the Greek island of Mykonos twice a week.

Porto Carras Grand Resort Honored at Health & Safety Awards 2022

The Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki was honored for its best practices in the workplace at the Health & Safety Awards in Greece.

Chef Matsuhisa Coming to Greece for Nobu Food Festival 2022 in Athens and on Mykonos

Acclaimed Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is coming to Greece for the “Nobu Food Festival” that will take place in Athens and then continue on Mykonos.