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Grand Elis Hotel in the Peloponnese Gets Ready for Summer Opening

The Grand Elis Hotel Spa Resort, a new 5-star hotel complex at an exclusive location in Ilia, Western Greece, will open its doors on May 1.

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.

Epitalio Airport in the Peloponnese Reopens for Light Aircraft Flights

The airport of Epitalio in the Peloponnese has reopened for light aircraft flights, after having been granted a licence by the Greek Transport Ministry.

Western Greece Takes the Spotlight in New ‘Epic West’ Tourism Campaign

The tourism offerings of Western Greece take the spotlight in a new tourism campaign titled “Epic West” presented recently by regional authorities.

Kavala, Imathia, Pieria and Pella Go ‘Red’ on Greece’s Covid-19 Map

The Greek regional units of Kavala, Imathia, Pieria and Pella have moved to Covid-19 ‘red’ level on the country’s coronavirus risk-assessment map.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Restrictions for Heraklion, Ikaria and Three More Areas

Greek authorities have extended emergency Covid-19 restrictions for five areas in Greece, including Heraklion on Crete and Ikaria.

Covid-19: Curfew, Music Ban Imposed on Three Areas in Greece

The Greek authorities have imposed Covid-19 restrictions, which include an overnight curfew, on the areas of Achaia, Ilia and Ikaria.

GNTO Supports Summer Culture Festivals in Greece

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced its support to a number of cultural events scheduled to take place in August and September in Greece.

Olympia Golden Beach Resort: Health & Safety Protocols – Opening July 1

The five-star Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa in the Peloponnese has applied all the required health & safety protocols for its operation as of July 1.

‘Peloponnisos Expo’ to Promote Local Products, Entrepreneurship

Seven chambers of the Peloponnese region have joined forces for the upcoming Peloponnisos Expo, an annual event that promotes local products and entrepreneurship.

Western Greece Region Sets Aside €1m for Tourism Promotion until 2021

The Region of Western Greece has secured 1 million euros in EU funding for tourism promotional activities for the 2019-2021 period.

Olympia Golden Beach: Best Luxury Boutique Spa in Southern Europe

The Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa has been honored as the best “Luxury Bouitique Spa” in Southern Europe at the 2018 World Luxury Spa Awards.

Western Greece Region to Set Up Tourism Info Desks at Ports, Airports

The Region of Western Greece has announced that it would set up tourism information offices at major entrance points in the area.

Olympia Golden Beach Nominated at World Luxury Spa Awards

The Olympia Golden Beach Resort and Spa in Ilia has been nominated at this year's World Luxury Spa Awards.

Greece’s Archimedes Museum Among ‘Europe’s Best Kept Secrets’

The Archimedes Museum in Ancient Olympia, dedicated to Archimedes of Syracuse, is included in FlightNetwork's Top 10 of “Europe’s Best Kept Secret Museums”.

Minister Says Western Greece Ideal for Cultural, Sports Tourism

Sports and cultural tourism can be the driving force of local economies in Western Greece, paving the way for growth, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Alternate Minister Kountoura Underlines Importance of Maritime Tourism for Greece

Maritime tourism is a major issue in Greece and is high on the agenda of the Greek Tourism Ministry, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said over the weekend at a cruise forum that took place in the regional unit of Ilia.

International Concern for Impact of Fires on Greek Tourism

The recent fires in Greece have destroyed over 1,900,000 hectares of land, claimed over 60 lives and destroyed dozens of villages. The loss of value of a number of tourism-related companies stocks on the days of the fires show how, according to the international press, the fires...

A New Tourism Complex for Peloponnesos

Deputy Development Minister Dimitris Georgakopoulos unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art tourism complex that would include popular alternate forms of tourism such as spa, marine and golf facilities.