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GNTO: June Sports Events on Greek Islands, Mainland

A series of sports events, which play their part in the tourism promotion of Greece, are scheduled to take place this month on Greek islands and the mainland.

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards: Greece’s Top Hotels for 2023 – Lists

More than 80 Greek hotels are included on the Best of the Best lists of the 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards by Tripadvisor.

New York Post Highlights Two Greek ‘Must-visit’ Islands: Sifnos & Naxos

The New York Post presents top Greek destinations with Sifnos and Naxos emerging as “must-visit” islands for culture, relaxation and exquisite cuisine.

Chania Municipality Places New Signs to Help Tourists Get Around the City

The city of Chania on Crete has new signs that offer directions, information and walking distances in Greek and English.

Greece’s Island-hopping Cycladic Invests in Electric Planes

Cycladic, Greece’s first-ever inter-island airline, plans to invest in electric planes and add new destinations on June 15.

Pnoé Breathing Life: New Hospitality Concept Comes to Crete

The 5-star Pnoé Breathing Life resort on Crete will offer an immersive hospitality experience connected with the natural life and authenticity of its destination.

Tripadvisor Reveals Greece’s Top-rated Hotels in 2023 Travelers’ Choice Awards

Greek hotels triumph in Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotel Awards, securing top rankings across various categories.

Jet2 to Fly to 5 Greek islands from New Base at Liverpool Airport

Jet2 will launch flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to five islands in Greece from summer 2024.

Registrations Open for Run Bike Care Event in Athens

Run Bike Care raises funds for “Mazi kai sto Spiti”, providing free support to oncology patients and families, through a 5km run/walk and 10km bike ride.

Archaeological Museum of Messara on Crete Opens to the Public

The Archaeological Museum of Messara on Crete has opened its doors to the public, showcasing exhibition spaces, interactive info apps and digital guided tours.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Injects €71m in Hotel Upgrades

Greece’s Metaxa Hospitality Group is welcoming the summer season with upgraded services and facilities at its hotels on Crete and Santorini.

Brown Hotels Opens Isla Brown Chania in May

Brown Hotels to open the 5-star Isla Brown Chania resort on Crete in May, with 148 deluxe rooms and suites, private pools, and unique sea views.

Casino License Next Step for Crete’s Gournes Project

Greece’s Gaming Commission expects the licensing procedure for the Gournes casino to be announced by the end of the year.

AEGEAN Brings Holy Light to Greece on Special Flight

AEGEAN Airlines will transport the Holy Light from Jerusalem to Greece ahead of Holy Saturday’s midnight Easter ceremony.

Chania Airport to Host ACI Europe’s ‘RACE 2023’ Conference and Exhibition

Chania Airport on Crete will host the ‘RACE 2023’ conference, ACI Europe’s annual meeting of European regional airport operators.

Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel to Welcome First Sumosan Restaurant in Greece

Sumosan, the award-winning contemporary Japanese restaurant, is set to open in its first location in Greece at the Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel.

Greece Expects Cruise Arrivals to Increase in 2023

On the back of a very good tourism year in 2022, Greece is expecting cruise arrivals to increase by 15% in 2023.

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.

GDPA Promotes Greece as Luxury Destination for Weddings at ITB Berlin

The Greek Destination Planners Association (GDPA) found this year's ITB Berlin expo to be the perfect platform to promote Greece as top luxury destination for weddings.

Greek Culture Ministry Includes Minoan Crete Palatial Centers in UNESCO File

Greece vies to include Crete’s Minoan palatial centers on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.