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Airbnb’s at Greek Carnival Destinations Almost Fully Booked

Short-term rentals in Greece are seeing occupancy rates rise for the three-day Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) weekend marking the end of carnival season.

Greece: Prebookings Strong for October 28 Holiday Weekend

Prebookings for the October 28 holiday weekend in Greece are rising with strong demand for winter destinations in Arcadia.

Oinoxeneia Marks 10-year Anniversary with Wine, Food and Song

The annual Oinoxeneia wine festival marks its 10-year anniversary with dozens of events from August 19 to September 3.

Kalavryta Nominated for Best Tourism Village 2023 Title

Kalavryta in the Peloponnese is one of Greece’s nominees for the “Best Tourism Villages” label, an initiative launched by the UNWTO to promote the role of rural tourism.

Kalavryta Ski Center to See Major Upgrade

The Kalavryta Ski Center in Greece will undergo a major upgrade that will include the installation of new lifts and the addition of a new e-ticketing system.

Airbnbs in Greece Fully Booked for Carnival Weekend

Airbnbs at popular carnival destinations in Greece are fully booked for the three-day weekend ahead.

Carnival Weekend a Welcome Boost for Greek Hoteliers

The three-day Carnival weekend which culminates on February 27 is set to boost Greek hotel businesses.

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.

Tourism for All: Alternative Destinations in Greece See Rise of Domestic Tourists

Greece’s alternative destinations in 2022 saw a boost in Greek visitors thanks to the “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays.

1821 Greek Revolution Digital Museum Honored at Impact BITE Awards 2022

A Greek digital mobile museum focused on the 1821 Greek War of Independence won a bronze award in the Tourism/Culture category of the Impact BITE Awards 2022.

Western Greece: Kalavryta Opens New Digital Mobile Museum

Regional authorities in Western Greece have launched a digital mobile museum in the town of Kalavryta to promote the destination’s history and culture.

Messinia: ‘Freedom Trees’ to be Planted in New Park Dedicated to Greek Revolution

The Cultural Institute of Messinia will plant 21 “Freedom Trees” in a new park that will be dedicated to the 1821 Greek Revolution.

Dutch Bloggers Get to Know Trikala and Kalavryta

Τhe Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is promoting Trikala, central Greece, and Kalavryta in the Peloponnese, to Dutch bloggers through fam trips.

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel’s Rooftop Restaurant Presents New Menu

The Athens View Balcon rooftop restaurant of the Elia Ermou Athens hotel has unveiled its new menu, which blends Greek and Mediterranean traditional cuisine with modern gastronomy, combining both flavor and aesthetic, for the delight of diners.

Popular ‘Odontotos’ Train Rides Up and Running

Railway company OSE lifted a ban on train services along the popular “odontotos” rack railway, a major tourist attraction in the northern Peloponnese.

The Telegraph Reveals 10 Places in Greece that Will Surprise Travelers

British daily newspaper The Telegraph reveals some of Greece's most distinctive destinations that will surprise travelers seeking for more than just sea & sun.

Greek Hoteliers Satisfied with Holiday Season Occupancy Rates

Traditional winter destinations, mostly in mainland Greece, are set to win over the crowds this holiday season, according to the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers.

Greece’s Winter Destination Hotels to Reach Full Capacity, Experts Say

Greece’s winter destinations are set to welcome the majority of Greece’s holiday travelers with tourism experts expecting hotels to reach full capacity.

Kalavryta’s Ahilion Hotel Unveils New Website

The Ahilion Hotel in Kalavryta has launched a new website with updated information about the offered hospitality services.

OSE Looking to Get Train to Patra-Pyrgos Back on Track

In efforts to boost tourism to the Peloponnese, the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) has set aside 100 million euros for the restoration of the Patra - Pyrgos railway link.
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