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Greece’s Meteora-Pyli Joins UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network

Greece’s Meteora-Pyli has been added to UNESCO’s Global Geopark Network paving the way for a nature-centered tourism model.

Greece’s Cycling Tour 2024 to Start in Thessaloniki, Finish in Athens

The "DEI International Cycling Tour of Greece" event for the first time will start from Thessaloniki and end in Athens, "uniting" the two major urban centers of Greece.

Greece Takes Step to Upgrade Tourism Education

Greece’s Tourism Ministry will be upgrading vocational tourism training schools to higher learning institutes as part of efforts to expand education in the field.

Grevena Shortlisted for European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024 Title

Grevena in Western Macedonia, northern Greece, has been shortlisted for the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2024 title.

Mitsis Hotels to Restore Central Athens Mansion into Luxury Hotel

Mitsis Hotels will invest 36 million euros to convert the historic Schliemann – Mela Mansion in Athens into a 5-star hotel.

Tourism Ministry Sets Out Goals for Central Greece

Actions required to promote the Central Greece Region as a tourist destination topped the agenda of Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Mitsis Hotel Group Plans to Revive the Kamena Vourla Thermal Springs

Mitsis Hotels is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to redevelop the thermal springs in the coastal town of Kamena Vourla.

Bookings to Greece from Austria Heat Up at Ferien-Messe Wien 2023 Trade Fair

Greece is a leading holiday destination for Austrian travelers this year with demand increasing.

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.

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.

Greece’s Vasilitsa Ski Center is Cheapest in Europe, Says Survey

The ski center located in Vasilitsa, Northern Greece, was named Europe’s Cheapest Ski Center in a recent survey by Holidu.

Time for Central Greece to Claim its Share of Tourists, Says Ministry

Aiming to promote the lesser-known destinations of Central Greece, the Tourism Ministry said it would be making financial tools available for investments in the area.

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.

Spyrou Philoxenia Adds Hotels in Grevena and Halkida to Portfolio

Hotel management company Spyrou Philoxenia has added two new hotels to its portfolio, located in Grevena, northern Greece, and Halkida on Evia.

Number of Certified Thermal Springs Rises in Greece

The Natural Thermal Resources Protection Committee in Greece recently certified two more thermal springs in the areas of Grevena and Fthiotida.

Kountoura Calls on Central Greece to Capitalize on its Tourism Potential 

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura called on regional authorities to tap into local offerings ensuring sustainable growth across sectors and communities.