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Three Bids for Greece-Cyprus Ferry Link

Three companies have submitted bids for the establishment of a passenger maritime link between Cyprus and Greece, paving the way for the next phase of the highly anticipated service.

Covid-19: Greece Updates Rules for Entrance to Public Services, Churches, Restaurants

The Greek government has updated the Covid-19 rules that citizens must follow to enter public services, banks, churches, restaurants and bars in Greece.

Greek Cities Join EU Mission for Climate-neutrality by 2030

The Greek Environment Ministry and 21 municipalities have signed a memorandum of cooperation for inclusion in the EU’s mission towards climate neutrality by 2030.

Nafplio on List of ‘Most Welcoming Cities on Earth’ for 2022

Booking.com has placed the Greek city of Nafplio on its list with the "10 Most Welcoming Cities on Earth for 2022".

Creta Maris Adds Smart Hotel TVs in Rooms, Includes Netflix for Guests

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete has added LG smart hotel TVs that include the Netflix streaming service in all its rooms, aiming to further upgrade the hospitality experience for guests.

Global Cruise Passenger Volume to Exceed 2019 Levels by 2023, Says CLIA

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) sees 2022 as a pivotal transition year for the cruise industry and expects full recovery in 2023.

Greece Announces Culture Projects on North Aegean Islands Worth €6.2m

Cultural projects budgeted at 6.28 million euros will soon be carried out on the Greek islands of Chios, Lesvos, Limnos and Agios Efstratios.

Central Macedonia Looks to Attract More Travelers from Spain

The Region of Central Macedonia is taking steps to open to Spanish travelers and promoted its tourism offerings at the Fitur 2022 international fair in Madrid.

Emirates Signs New Distribution Agreement with Amadeus

Emirates has signed a new distribution agreement with Amadeus, extending their partnership to offer the travel trade community more flexibility and choice.

Greece’s Year-round Hotels See Occupancy Levels Reach 60% During Holiday Season

Hotel occupancy levels at winter destinations in Greece reached 60% during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Greece to Begin Promoting Military Tourism Sites

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is taking action to promote military tourism sites in Greece including museums and historic monuments.

Thessaloniki’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on Google’s Arts & Culture Platform

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Greek city of Thessaloniki are now available on Google's Arts & Culture online platform.

Greek Hoteliers Expect Turnover to Reach 2019 Levels in 2023

The majority of Greek hoteliers expect their turnover to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2023, according to a survey by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP).

New Hollywood Production to Start Filming in Northern Greece

A new Hollywood production starring Robert De Niro is expected to start filming in Paranesti in the area of Drama, northern Greece, in a few months.

Rhodes Int’l Marathon 2022 to Take Place in April

The Rhodes International Marathon event will return for its 8th edition on the island of Rhodes on April 10.

Greece Launches International Tender for New Concession of Attiki Odos

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the new concession of Attiki Odos, a 70km motorway system in Attica.

Rhodes and Santorini in World’s Top 22 Trending Destinations for 2022

TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards have placed the Greek islands of Rhodes and Santorini among the Top 22 Trending Destinations in the World for 2022.

Mykonos’ ‘Cavo Tagoo’ Among Europe’s Most Beautiful Luxury Hotels for 2022

Mykonos is home to one of Europe’s most beautiful luxury hotels, the Cavo Tagoo, a new global research by Money.co.uk. reveals.

WTTC Announces New Dates for its 2022 Global Summit in Manila

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced that its highly anticipated 21st Global Summit will take place in Manila in April instead of March.

Peloponnese Region Investing €1.9m in New Tourism Promotion Program for 2022

The Peloponnese Region's tourism destinations and thematic travel products will be promoted in 2022 through a new 1.95-million-euro program.