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Greek Destinations Make Headlines in International Media

A number of Greek tourism destinations last year were promoted through the international media within the framework of Marketing Greece’s publicity program for the country.

Survey: Crete is Most Affordable Romantic Escape for 2023

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, a new survey has found Crete to be the world’s cheapest romantic destination for 2023.

Celebrity Cruises Appoints Greek Brothers as Co-captains of its Fourth ‘Edge’ Ship

Celebrity Cruises has appointed Greek brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis as co-captains of the Celebrity Ascent, the company’s fourth ship in its “Edge” Series, debuting winter 2023.

The Social: Radisson Opens ‘Individuals’ Hotel in Athens

Radisson Hotel Group recently opened The Social Athens Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, in the center of the Greek capital.

Greek Destinations Among The Telegraph’s Top 50 Hotspots for Family Holidays

A number of Greek island and mainland destinations are among the travel hotspots that The Telegraph suggests on its “50 fabulous family holidays for 2023” list.

Thessaloniki Shows its Best to Italy’s ΕLLE, Donna Moderna Magazines

The best that Thessaloniki and the surrounding areas of the Central Macedonia Region have to offer visitors was promoted to Italian media.

Epirus One of the ‘Most Welcoming Regions on Earth’ for 2023

Epirus in northwestern Greece has been recognized as one of the “Most Welcoming Regions on Earth” for 2023, according to Booking. com’s Traveller Review Awards list.

Thessaloniki Gets Ready for 17th International ‘Alexander the Great’ Marathon

Thessaloniki in northern Greece is preparing to host the 17th International ‘Alexander the Great’ Marathon-bwin on April 30.

Kastoria Announces Destination Branding Framework for Tourism

The new destination brand and logo of Kastoria will highlight the Greek city’s natural surroundings, history and culture while aiming to boost tourism numbers.

Irish Tourists Opt for Holidays on the Greek Islands

The Greek islands are among the Top 10 Fly ‘N’ Flop Destinations for travelers from Ireland in 2023, says a list released by the Irish Independent.

Virtual Industrial Museum to Open in Thessaloniki

The Municipality of Thessaloniki has announced the creation of a virtual industrial museum in the last untended building of the city’s old slaughterhouse complex.

Greece at Top of Popular Destination List for Finnish Travelers

Greece was the number 1 travel destination for Finns in 2022, shows data of Finland's travel industry association.

Thessaloniki: First Look at New Museum with Treasures from Metro Excavations

The Culture Ministry has released photorealistic images of a new museum in Thessaloniki that will host findings from the city’s metro excavations.

Aristotle’s Lyceum in Athens Goes Digital

A digital information booth will be added on the premises of the archaeological site of Aristotle’s Lyceum in Athens.

Tripadvisor: Greek Destinations Among ‘Best of the Best’ Places to Travel in 2023

Athens, Crete, Rhodes, Santorini and Zakynthos are included on Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2023 Best of the Best Destinations Awards lists.

Chios Archaeological Museum Set to Expand, Get Upgrade

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced the expansion and upgrade of the archaeological museum on the Greek island of Chios.

Greece Wins Best Tourism Destination Title at Norway’s Grand Travel Awards

Greece was voted as the Best Tourism Destination for 2023 at the annual Grand Travel Awards (GTA) ceremony held in Oslo, Norway.

Milos Island a Top Holiday Choice for Americans and Brits

The island of Milos in the Cyclades has been chosen as a must-see destination in 2023 by two of the most popular British and US travel-related sites.

Santorini Tops List of Valentine’s Day ‘Most Romantic Cruise Destinations’

The popular Greek island of Santorini topped the list of the world’s most romantic cruise destinations for Valentine’s Day, compiled by Panache Cruises.

New Video Promotes Thassos’ Traditional Crafts, Local Products

A new video that promotes the traditional crafts and local products of Thassos has been released by Marketing Greece in the framework of its “Kavala–Thassos Tourism Partnership” initiative.