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Tourism Awards 2024: Οι Πρωταγωνιστές του Ελληνικού Τουρισμού για το 2024

Για 11η συνεχή χρονιά βραβεύτηκαν οι σημαντικότερες πρωτοβουλίες για τον ελληνικό τουρισμό.

Greek PM Envisions Turning Kalavryta into Year-round Destination

Actions will be taken to attract tourists to Kalavryta all year round, according to Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

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.

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.

Fires Ravage Greece for 7th Consecutive Day Flared by Extreme Heat

At least 82 fires broke out in Greece on the hottest weekend of the year so far forcing evacuations.

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.

Travel Bloggers Meet Western Greece at TBEX Europe 2023

Travel bloggers from all over the world, attending the TBEX Europe 2023 event in Kalamata, were informed on the diverse experiences offered in the Western Greece Region.

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.

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.

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 has High Hopes for Tourism in 2023

Greece will begin welcoming foreign visitors early in 2023 as the tourism season is expected to officially kick off in March.

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.

Greek Hoteliers Set Sights on Epiphany Weekend Arrivals

Greece’s hoteliers are betting on arrivals for the three-day Epiphany holiday to increase occupancy levels and boost revenues.
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