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Greece Looking to Promote Lifelong Learning Opportunities for Tourism, Hospitality Executives

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to promote lifelong learning opportunities for tourism and hospitality executives in Greece, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Athens and Thessaloniki Among Most Affordable City Break Destinations in Europe

A new study has found that the Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki are among the most affordable city break destinations in Europe.

Kos Island Awarded ‘Bike Friendly’ Seal

The Dodecanese island of Kos has received “Bike Friendly” certification, making it one more Greek destination to integrate cycling activities into its tourism offerings.

Thessaloniki Ready to ‘Connect’ with European Tourism Markets in May

The CΟΝΝΕCT Tourism & Travel Event 2022, organized to promote Thessaloniki and the wider region to the international MICE market, will take place in May.

Two Greek Hotels Make Travel + Leisure’s Best List for 2022

Two Greek hotels - the Kālesma Mykonos and The Rooster - are included on Travel + Leisure’s ‘Best New Hotels in the World’ list for 2022.

Kalamata’s Castle Gets New Lighting and is Made Accessible to All

People planning to visit the historic castle of Kalamata should get ready for a new experience following the monument’s further upgrade.

Iconic Santorini Hotel Opens Doors for 2022 Tourism Season

The ‘Iconic Santorini’ hotel, located on one of Greece’s most popular island destinations, will open its doors for the summer season on April 19.

‘This is Athens City Festival’ Opens in May

Athens in May will host a city festival featuring exhibitions, gastronomy events, entertainment events and outdoor activities!

SETKE Re-elects Panagiotis Tokouzis as President

The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) has re-elected Panagiotis Tokouzis as its president for a three-year term.

Eurobank Sees Five Challenges for Greek Tourism in 2022

Greek tourism's recovery and the main challenges the industry will face this year topped the agenda of an online event held by Eurobank on Thursday.

ETC Says Greece Among Top 5 Favorite Holiday Spots for Europeans

Greece moved up a spot and is now fourth in the Top 10 preferred countries for travel by Europeans, according to a survey by the European Travel Commission.

Greece Aiming to Find Balance Between Tourism Activity and Sustainability

The Greek Tourism Ministry has an ambitious sustainability tourism plan that aims to tackle overtourism and preserve Greek destinations.

Rethymno Encourages Cycling as Part of ‘Bike Friendly Days’ Event

The city of Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete will hold its first “Bike Friendly Days” event during April 26-30.

Le Monde Wins 2nd Prize at Trophée Mille International 2022 Gastronomy Contest

Le Monde, the Institute of Hotel Tourism Studies, won the second prize at the Trophée Mille International 2022 gastronomy contest held in France.

Greece Sets Aside €160m for Tourism Ports Upgrade

The Greek Tourism Ministry plans to use 160 million euros from the RRF recovery fund to upgrade the country’s tourism ports by 2025.

Greece Sees Rise in Early Bookings from Belgian Market for Summer 2022

Early bookings and airline seats from Belgium to Greece for summer 2022 are increasing significantly, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization.

Poseidonion Grand Hotel Ready for ‘Weekend in Tweed’ Event

Dozens of cyclists will gather on the island of Spetses during April 15-17 to participate in the “Weekend in Tweed” event organized by the Poseidonion Grand Hotel.

Investment, Destination Management Key for Greek Tourism Growth, Says SETE Chief

Investments, destination management, digital transformation and new experiences are key for the sustainable growth of Greek tourism, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

Greece’s 3rd Wine Tourism Event Highlights Next-generation Winemakers

The recent 3rd Wine Tourism Conference in Nemea, Peloponnese, cast the spotlight on the younger generation of Greek winemakers who are bringing fresh knowhow and new technologies into wine production.

Greece Partners with Google to Accelerate Sustainable Development of Tourism SMEs

The Greek Tourism Ministry and Google will launch a joint educational program aiming to accelerate the sustainable development of SMEs in Greece.