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Greek Transport Ministry Launches Campaign to Encourage Bicycle Usage

The Greek Transport Ministry has launched an information campaign to promote the use of bicycles in Athens and their transportation on means of public transport.

European Environment Agency: Greece Among Top Destinations for Swimming

Greece is among the top 3 countries in Europe for the excellent quality of its bathing waters, says the recent European Bathing Water Quality report.

Deloitte Survey: Americans Are Getting Back to Getaways

Unhindered by news about Covid-19 variants or by rising airfares and hotel rates, 46% of Americans are planning their next getaway, says Deloitte’s latest survey.

Athens City Festival Attracted Over 50,000 Visitors

Over 50,000 Athenians and visitors took part in more than 100 events organized in various locations around the Greek capital in May, as part of the This is Athens City Festival.

Google Includes Monemvasia Among its 8 ‘Most Loved’ Street View Images

The Greek town of Monemvasia is included among Google's eight “most loved” images of its Street View service.

Paros Boosts its Tourism Promotion with New Videos

The Municipality of Paros has launched three new videos to promote the Greek island’s tourism offerings to the international market.

ICCA: Thessaloniki Ranks Among Top 50 International Convention Cities

Thessaloniki is among the Top 50 International Convention Cities for 2021 having jumped 23 places, according to the latest ICCA ranking.

Acropolis’ Lighting Project Wins LIT Award for 2021

The Acropolis’ lighting project, unveiled last year, won the prestigious LIT Lighting Designer of the Year Award 2021.

Athens and Crete to Host Flamenco Festival, Camp

Athens and Crete this summer will host a number of flamenco dancing events as part of the “Hola” Festival and the "Vamos! Camp, two annual events that aim to bring Greek and Spanish artists together.

Jet2 Starts Flights to Santorini, Skiathos, Preveza from Edinburgh Airport

UK tour operator Jet2 has launched flights from Edinburgh Airport to Santorini, Skiathos and Preveza in Greece for the 2022 summer season.

Wyndham Aiming to Add 15 More Hotels to Greece Portfolio

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts plans to further expand its portfolio in Greece and increase the number of its hotels from 10 to 25 over the next three years.

Skyscanner: Travelers Planning to Spend More in 2022

Travel is firmly back on the agenda for 2022 and travelers are planning to spend more this year, according to a survey released by Skyscanner.

Crete: Tradition and Unique Beauty Star in Lasithi Plateau Tourism Video

Crete’s traditions and unique natural beauty are promoted through a new tourism video campaign released by the Municipality of Lasithi Plateau.

Athens Crowned Best Destination for MICE Tourism in Europe

Athens has been named the "Best MICE Destination in Europe" at the Business Destinations Travel Awards 2022.

Naxos is an Ideal Wedding Destination for Finnish Residents

Finnish residents see Naxos an ideal wedding destination, according to HAAT, a leading wedding magazine in Finland.

Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki Hotel Wins 2022 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

The Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2022 Travelers’ Choice award winner for receiving high ratings from guests around the globe.

Tourist Arrivals Keep Rising on South Aegean Islands

Arrivals at the Greek islands of Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Karpathos and Mykonos exceeded pre-pandemic 2019 levels in the first half of May, according to data by the South Aegean Tourism Initiative.

Airbnb: Property Owners Become Hosts to ‘Make Ends Meet’

Forty percent of property owners with listings on Airbnb are using the income earned through hosting to “make ends meet”, according to a survey by the online platform.

Rhodes: Contract Signed for National Theater Restoration

The project for the restoration of the National Theater of Rhodes in Greece is one step closer to becoming a reality following the signing of an agreement by state and local authorities.

Rhodes Tourist Arrivals Pick Up Pace in May, Outdo 2019 Levels

Tourist arrivals to the Greek island of Rhodes are up by 6.5% compared to pre-pandemic 2019, according to data announced by South Aegean Governor George Hatzimarkos.