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Rents and Property Prices in Wider Athens Rise in Q4 2023

Rents and property prices in the wider Athens area increased in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Greece Boosts Presence in Dutch Market as Travel Demand Rises

Halkidiki, Thessaloniki, Pieria and the Region of Central Macedonia teamed up to promote their tourism offerings at Vakantiebeurs 2024.

Greece Heightens Drive to Retrieve Stolen Items Including Parthenon Marbles

Greece is heightening its drive to retrieve cultural assets that have been illegally removed from the country key among these the Parthenon Marbles.

Greece Presents the World with the Restored ‘Parthenon of Macedonia’

After 16 years of restoration work, the palace of King Phillip II in Aigai, Macedonia, Greece, opened its doors to the public.

Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece is a National Goal, Says Minister

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni reiterated the Greek government’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Porto Carras: Hotel Staff, Visitors and Volunteers Come Together for the Environment

The Porto Carras Grand Resort in 2023 organized cleanup actions and collected litter and recyclable materials with the help of its staff, visitors and volunteers.

Central Macedonia Region a Frontrunner in Sustainable Travel Experiences

Greece’s Central Macedonia Region sets the example as a sustainable tourism destination.

GNTO Proposes Int’l Conference to Promote Greece’s Mt Olympus

The Greek tourism board, GNTO, proposed for an international conference that would focus on Mt Olympus to be planned.

Local Gov’t Elections: Opening Hours for Greek Museums, Sites on Sunday, Oct 8

A number of museums and archaeological sites in Greece will close early on local government election day, Sunday, October 8.

‘Halkidiki is Perfect for the Zoëtry Brand’ – Interview with Javier Coll, Group President at Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection

Javier Coll, Group President at Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, gives us a “sneak preview” of the Zoëtry Halkidiki that is set to open in 2024.

Greece Celebrates World Tourism Day 2023, Highlights Importance of Green Investments

On World Tourism Day 2023, Greek tourism figures underlined the need for green investments to build a sector that delivers for the people.

Eastern Halkidiki Summer Vacation Programs Presented to Kazakhstan Market

The Aristotle Municipality in Halkidiki presented its luxury, marine and pilgrimage tourism offerings to Kazakhstan’s tourism market.

Salonica Restaurant Adds Another Golden Chef’s Cap Award to its Collection

The Salonica Restaurant of the Makedonia Palace Hotel once again received the Golden Chef’s Cap award.

ITT 2024: Halkidiki to Host Major UK Travel and Tourism Conference

The UK’s ITT Conference will return to Greece after 26 years and take place in Halkidiki in June 2024.

Greece’s F&B Sector Recovers Fully in Q1 2023

Greece’s food and beverages sector fully recovered in the first quarter of 2023 compared to same period in pre-Covid 2019.

Halkidiki: Aristotle Municipality Renews Bike Friendly Certification

Having renewed its NatTour Bike Friendly certification, the Aristotle Municipality in Halkidiki will look to attract tourists from cycling tourism markets in central European countries.

Greek Hotel Wins Global Award for Turning Green and Becoming Energy Independent

The Mediterranean Village Hotel & Spa in Pieria, Greece, was rewarded for its sustainable management by Blue Flag International, the world-renowned ecolabel run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

EBD: Two Greek Beaches Among Europe’s Most Beautiful for 2023

Two Greek beaches on Milos and Halkidiki are among Europe's 15 most beautiful for 2023.

Mountain Tourism: Polish Influencer Climbs Mt Olympus in Central Macedonia

Gathering material for an upcoming book, Polish author Monika Witkowska climbed Mount Olympus and reached Mytikas, its highest peak, at 2,917 meters.

Central Macedonia Film Office Attends Cannes Film Market

The Central Macedonia Region Film Office introduced the region as a prime filming destination during this year’s Cannes Film Market.