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Halkidiki Expects More Tourists from Belgium in 2023

Following its participation at the Salon des Vacances 2023 tourism expo, the Halkidiki Tourism Organization says it expects an increase of travelers from the Belgian market this year.

Athens City Festival 2023 Launches Open Call for Second Edition

Local businesses in the Greek capital that have a focus on culture, entertainment and gastronomy are invited to participate in this year’s Athens City Festival.

Greece Nominates Mount Olympus for UNESCO World Heritage List

Greece has submitted its final nomination file to UNESCO to include Mount Olympus on the World Heritage List.

Ryanair: New Edinburgh-Rhodes Route for Summer 2023

Ryanair has announced the launch of a new route connecting the Greek island of Rhodes with Edinburgh for the summer 2023.

US and Greece Strengthen Tourism Ties with New Cooperation Agreement

Greek travel agents have renewed a cooperation agreement with American tourism professionals, aiming to boost tourist flows between Greece and the US.

Rhodes Once Again Ranks Among Top 5 Most Sustainable Holiday Destinations

The Greek island of Rhodes has ranked 5th most sustainable holiday destinations in the world, scoring well for its nature spots and high percentage of vegan restaurants.

HORECA 2023: Greece’s Meeting Point for Tourism and F&B Professionals Opens Friday

Tourism industry professionals can experience the latest trends, products and solutions at the upcoming HORECA hospitality and F&B exhibition in Athens.

Crete Ranks Second Most Popular Beach Destination for US Travelers this Year

Crete is the second most sought-after beach destination for US travelers in 2023, according to a HomeToGo report based on traveler searches for vacation rentals.

Greece’s Isla Brown Corinthia Hotel Receives International Design Award 2022

The Isla Brown Corinthia hotel in Greece and Elastic Architects received a gold award at the International Design Awards (IDA) 2022.

Greece, Albania Hold Talks to Create Aoös-Vjosa Cross-border Park

Greece and Albania are looking to create a cross-border park to protect the biodiversity of the Aoos-Vjosa river.

Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Work Together to Attract More Irish Travelers

The tourism organizations of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki are working together to promote their destinations as a unified, single tourism product.

Thessaloniki to Join Urban Vineyard’s Global Network

The Municipality of Thessaloniki will join the global Urban Vineyard Association and feature its own organic vineyard.

Philoxenia at Heart: Rodos Park Unveils Exciting Rebrand

Rodos Park, a historic luxury hotel on the Greek island of Rhodes, has launched a rebrand and new website, highlighting its commitment to hospitality and art.

Western Greece: New Online Platform Promotes Ancient Olympia and Ilia

“Visit Olympia”, a new and innovative online travel guide that promotes the cultural offering of the wider region of the Peloponnese, has launched.

Thessaly Submits Application to UNESCO for Meteora-Pyli to Get Global Geopark Status

The Region of Thessaly has submitted a nomination file to UNESCO for the municipalities of Meteora and Pyli to be recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark.

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.

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.