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Celestyal Wins at Cruise Excellence Awards for Best Itinerary in 2019

Celestyal Cruises was awarded in the “Best Itinerary” category of the Cruise Excellence Awards 2019 for its "3 Continents" cruise itinerary.

Tourist Numbers to 13 Greek Regions Up by 23% in 2018

Over the 2016-2018 period, the number of visits and tourism receipts at Greece’s 13 regions both increased by 23 percent, according to an INSETE study.

Greece Aiming to Attract Over 1 Million Israeli Tourists

Some 1 million Israeli tourists vacationed in Greece in 2019 and the Tourism Ministry is aiming to surpass that number this year.

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.

Micra Anglia… Where the Aristocratic Romance of Andros Revives

When travelers meet her, she immediately becomes their favorite! Visit Andros the “Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel & Spa” way…

Early Bookings to Greece from Switzerland Increase Sharply

Early bookings from Switzerland to Greece for the 2020 summer season have increased by a strong 30 percent compared to the previous year, according to the GNTO.

Saudia Connects Athens to Jeddah and Riyadh in Summer 2020

Saudia Airlines in summer 2020 will directly connect Athens, Greece, with both Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

Passenger Traffic Continues to Grow at Athens Airport

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) continued to grow in the first month of 2020, presenting a robust increase of 5.7 percent and reaching 1.47 million travellers.

Greek Marinas Have Great Potential to Boost Tourist Arrivals and Jobs – Study

Greece's marinas could largely contribute to the further development of the country's economy and tourism but still remain largely untapped, according to a study by the Greek Marinas Association.

GNTO, Mastercard Promote Greece in US and UK Markets

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and MasterCard have joined forces to promote Greece as the ultimate travel destination to the US and UK markets.

Israeli, US, and German Travelers to Thessaloniki Rise in 2019

Israelis, Americans, and Germans were at the top of the list of international travelers to Thessaloniki in 2019, according to the Thessaloniki Hotels Association.

GNTO to Bring Together Greek Regions and Israeli Tourism Players

At the upcoming IMTM 2020 trade show in Tel Aviv, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is organizing an all-day B2B event for Greek regions to network with Israel's top players in tourism and travel.

Elassona Mayor Outlines Tourism Strategy

Elassona Mayor Nikos Gatsas is determined to raise awareness about the region and create a fully-fledged tourism product that will attract visitors and generate income for the area.

Electra Hotels to Open New Hotel on Kefalonia

The Greek island of Kefalonia is getting ready to welcome the Electra Kefalonia Hotel & Spa, the new five-star hotel of Electra Hotels & Resorts.

Skopelos is the Latest Addition of Jet2holidays for Summer 2020

Jet2holidays, the UK’s second largest tour operator, will launch holidays for the first time to the Greek island of Skopelos in summer 2020.

Greece. Always in Season: New Campaign Aims to Attract Tourists All Year Round

The GNTO's new campaign "Greece. Always in Season" will promote Greece through a series of actions including roadshows, a Greek tourism ambassador network and the use of digital tools.

Greek Transport Ministry to Subsidize 12 Remote Island Air Routes to 2024

In efforts to secure year-round transport to Greece’s remote islands, the Transport Ministry has invited airlines to enter a competition for subsidies to the tune of €24.6 million.

Interview – George Vlachopoulos: Grace Hotel Santorini is Devoted to Excellence

Grace Hotel Santorini General Manager George Vlachopoulos speaks of the hotel's focus which is to offer only the best in terms of personalized experiences of exquisite quality.

Greece Announces Strategic Goals for 2020 Tourism Season

The Greek Tourism Ministry has set goals for the 2020 season, aiming to maximize benefits for the sector and the Greek economy in general.

Preservation – Protection Plan for Attica’s Mt Hymettus Tabled

Eleven municipalities bordering with Mt Hymettus have tabled a plan for the preservation of the area's natural habitat.