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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.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum a New Stop in Iter Vitis European Cultural Route

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion has joined the Iter Vitis Cultural Route that is designed to promote wine tourism.

SKY express, Olympic Air Get Contracts for Remote Greek Destination Air Routes

SKY express and Olympic Air were announced contractors for six state-subsidized air routes to remote destinations in Greece until 2027.

Greece to Channel €4bn into Western Macedonia Development Projects

A new railway link is just one of the 380 projects included in the Greek government’s development plan for Western Macedonia.

Greece Allocates Funds for Tourism Infrastructure Upgrades

Greece is planning to move ahead with tourism upgrade projects worth approximately 150 million euros.

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.

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.

Greek Tourism Ministry Aims to Rebrand ‘Byzantine Lady’ Kastoria

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced plans to rebrand the lake-side town of Kastoria and promote it as a key tourist destination in Western Macedonia.

Cultural Routes: €11.6 Million Secured for Northern Greece Monuments

The Greek Culture Ministry has secured funds of 11.6 million euros for the preservation of monuments that are part of the Cultural Routes program in Northern Greece.

Greece Sets Aside €2.1m to Upgrade Cultural Monuments in Kastoria

The Greek Culture Ministry will allocate 2.1 million euros for the upgrade of cultural monuments in the area of Kastoria, western Macedonia.

Greek Tourism Ministry Discusses Plans to Showcase Kastoria

The Greek Tourism Ministry will support promotional actions for the city of Kastoria, aiming to ‘build’ a sustainable destination with the area’s natural and environmental wealth.

Curfew and Music Ban for Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Kilkis and Larissa Due to Covid-19

Emergency Covid-19 restrictions will go into effect in Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Kilkis and Larissa as they were declared ‘red’ areas on Greece’s coronavirus risk-assessment map.

Covid-19 Curfew Announced for Kastoria, Xanthi and Drama

The Greek regional units of Kastoria, Xanthi and Drama have moved to Covid-19 ‘red’ level on Greece’s coronavirus risk-assessment map, due to a rise in cases.

Kastoria’s Former Xenia Hotel to Become Museum

The former Xenia Hotel in Kastoria will be transformed into a museum and house artifacts from the collection of the city’s Byzantine Museum.

Calma Hotel & Spa Offers Luxury Holidays in Kastoria

The Calma Hotel & Spa, a four-star hotel located in the Greek city of Kastoria, is inviting travelers to experience a relaxing holiday in its luxury facilities.

Chloe Luxury Hotel Welcomes Travelers to Kastoria

Chloe Luxury Hotel, a newly built property located in the Greek city of Kastoria, has reopened and is offering guests safe hospitality services.

Europa Hotel Invites Travelers to Kastoria

The Europa Hotel is inviting leisure and business travelers to explore Kastoria this summer.

Greece Eases Some Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions

As of Monday, March 22, Greek authorities will ease a few lockdown measures that were imposed to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Greece Announces Covid-19 ‘Red Alert’ for Kastoria

Local lockdown measures will be imposed on the regional unit of Kastoria in Greece as of Friday, October 23, in an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Greece on High Alert After Covid-19 Cases Soar

Greek authorities are urging the use of mask and adherence to hygiene rules after new Covid-19 cases in the country reached a record of 667 on Tuesday.