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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.

Yalos Tours Promotes Greece to French Tour Operators at FestiVITAS

Athens-based travel agency Yalos Tours promoted Greek destinations for 2023 at FestiVITAS show in France.

Austrians Have Eyes Set on Greece for Summer 2023

Destinations in Greece are in high demand among Austrian travelers for the coming summer period.

CNN Travel: Skyros, Greece, One of Europe’s Best Getaway Islands

CNN Travel chose Skyros, part of the Sporades Island complex in Greece, as an ideal European destination to “get away from almost everyone”.

Ten Subsidized Greek Air Routes to Remote Destinations Assigned to SKY express, Olympic Air

Greek carriers SKY express and Olympic Air will service 10 state-subsidized air routes to remote destinations in Greece for the next four years.

La Repubblica Reveals 5 ‘Unknown’ Travel Destinations in Greece

Italy’s La Repubblica presents five “unknown” travel destinations in Greece that are attracting the interest of Italian travelers.

New Arethousa Archaeological Museum Opens in Halkida, Central Greece

The new Arethousa Archaeological Museum, which houses valuable artifacts from Greece’s ancient history, has opened its doors in Halkida on the island of Evia.

Castle of Skyros Reopens After Restoration Works

The Castle of Skyros, located on the highest point of the island’s main town, has reopened to the public after remaining closed for 18 years.

Marketing Greece Shares Promo Content with Greek Tourism Market

Marketing Greece has launched its "Content Library", a new digital tool for the promotion of Greek tourism, and is sharing it with the industry.

DMC ‘It’s Greece’ Promotes Services Beyond Borders

Greek Destination Management Company “It’s Greece” recently presented its products and services at two major international tourism exhibitions in Israel and Germany.

Fam Trips, Foreign Productions Promoting Aegean Isles

Foreign show productions and fam trips for bloggers, journalists and tour operators are keeping the Aegean islands in the spotlight.

Tziallas Presents Plan on Greek Islands’ Tourism Development

Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Georgios Tziallas presented plans to support tourism on the islands, during the OAEN General Assembly.

‘Meeting the Odyssey’ Project Sails to Greece Bearing Theatricals

Inspired by Greek hero Odysseus and his travels and travails, cultural project “Meeting the Odyssey” sets out for its last tour this summer to visit Greece between June 3 and August 9.

Natura 2000 Award 2016: Vote for Skyros!

The island of Skyros, home to Mount Kochylas, a Natura 2000 site and an area particularly rich in biodiversity, is among the 24 finalists for this year's Natura 2000 Award 2016.

Waterways in Greece Get ‘Green’ Light, Move to Next Phase

The waterway projects at four Greek destinations have received relevant environmental licensing and can now move to the next phase of completion while the government explores ways to incorporate the projects into the country's "Fast Track" law, which accelerates the licensing...

Greece May See Seaplane Flights as of Summer 2016

Hellenic Seaplanes expects to operate its first hydroplane waterways in Greece as of this summer.

Skyros Municipality Awards AEGEAN for Boosting Island’s Tourism Potential

The Municipality of Skyros recently honored the chairman of AEGEAN, Theodoros Vassilakis, for the airline's seamless coverage to the island which resulted in increased arrivals this year.

Skyros Moves Closer to Getting a Waterway for Seaplane Flights

A ministerial decision concerning the environmental requirements for the construction and operation of the first waterway in the Aegean, at Linaria Port on the island of Skyros, has been signed.

‘Telegraph Travel’ Tribute to 19 Best Greek Islands

In its latest photo series, Telegraph Travel has selected the 19 best Greek islands for all tastes.

Skyros, Greece: Construction Of Waterway For Seaplane Flights To Begin

The Greek island of Skyros looks like it will be the first of the Sporades islands to benefit from seaplane services, as the license for the construction of a waterway at Linaria Port has been granted.