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Scandinavian Travel Market Gets to Know Eastern Halkidiki

The Municipality of Aristotle in Eastern Halkidiki traveled to Denmark and Sweden and promoted the destination's tourism offerings to Scandinavian travel professionals.

MovieWeb: Skopelos on List of Films with Beautiful Beach Settings

The Greek island of Skopelos is on MovieWeb’s list of destinations with the most beautiful beach settings featured in successful movie productions.

Minister: Greece’s Tourism Strategy Focuses on Sustainability

Greece has four major challenges to meet in order to successfully protect its marine environment and achieve sustainability, it was announced at the 2nd Blue Economy Forum.

Restoration of Historic Klonaridi Villa in Athens Begins

The Municipality of Athens has announced the restoration of the landmark “Klonaridi Villa”, a historic building in the area of Patissia.

National Geographic to Promote Crete’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Geoparks

The Region of Crete has partnered with National Geographic to promote its UNESCO biosphere reserves and geoparks.

Attica’s Coastal Area, Islands Still Unknown to Foreign Travelers

Attica’s coastal area and islands are still unknown to many of the Greek capital’s foreign visitors, according to a survey by GBR Consulting.

TripAdvisor: Crete’s Balos Lagoon Among Travelers’ Favorite Beaches for 2022

Crete’s Balos Lagoon, a beach located northwest of Chania, is on TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Beaches list for 2022.

Rhodes Named Top Sustainable Destination for 2022

Rhodes has been named Top Sustainable Destination for 2022 by DiscoverCars online platform.

Night Skiing Returns to Parnassos Ski Center

The Parnassos Ski Center on Saturday, February 26, will hold its first night skiing event for the 2022 ski season.

Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up

Investment activity in Athens’ hospitality industry is picking up pace with some 5,000 hotel rooms currently under construction, says GBR Consulting.

UNWTO – WHO: Covid-19 Travel Measures Should Be Based on Risk Assessment

UNWTO and WHO are calling for the lifting of travel bans, agreeing that blanket restrictions should be replaced with risk -based, evidence- informed policies.

MarBella Collection: New Investments of €40m on Corfu and in Thesprotia

MarBella Collection is further expanding its activities in the Greek hospitality sector through a 40-million-euro investment program for the period 2022-2025.

Travelport and Qatar Airways Sign New Long-term Agreement for NDC Content

Travelport and Qatar Airways have announced a new long-term distribution agreement which will underpin the airline’s omni-channel advanced retailing strategy.

Greek Maritime Golf Event Returns for 8th Year

The Greek Maritime Golf Event, the leading golf tournament for the maritime community, will return for the 8th year in September at Costa Navarino in Messinia.

Athens Tourism to Cover Lost Ground in 2nd Semester, Says AIA Chief

Athens’ tourism industry will cover lost ground and start to rebound during the second semester of 2022, according to Athens International Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis.

Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships Appoints Spiros Paschalis as New President

The Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) has appointed Spiros Paschalis as its new president.

‘Travel Trade Athens’ Comes Back as Live Event in May

The 8th Travel Trade Athens will return to the Greek capital as a live event during May 9-10.

Athens’ Cultural Sites, Covid-19 Safety Measures Attract Visitors in 2021

Athens’ cultural sites and Covid-19 safety measures were among the main reasons why leisure travelers chose to visit the Greek capital in 2021, a survey reveals.

Thessaloniki Gets its First Pocket Park

The Municipality of Thessaloniki has opened its first “pocket park” as part of a major urban regeneration program carried out in the city’s neighborhoods.

WTM London Unveils New Brand Identity for its Travel & Hospitality Tech Event

WTM London has redesigned and renamed its travel tech show from “Travel Forward” to “WTM Travel Tech”.