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Cosmonauts in Greece for Yuri Gagarin Park Opening on Crete

A park dedicated to Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin recently opened to the public in Heraklion on Crete, aiming to send out a message of peace and unity.

Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin ‘Forever’ on Crete with Park in his Honor

Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin will now inspire future generations through a new park created on the Greek island of Crete in his honor.

TripAdvisor: Ikos Resorts Tops 2019 Best All-inclusive Hotels Lists

Ikos Resorts' Olivia and Oceania hotels in Greece are the Top All-inclusive Resorts in the World and Europe, according to TripAdvisor’s 2019 lists of the Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Thessaloniki Aiming to Attract Dutch Holidaymakers in 2019

Thessaloniki in northern Greece is winning over all the more Dutch holidaymakers, with forecasts for 2019 indicating an upward trend.

Halkidiki’s Ekies All Senses Resort in the Running for AHEAD Global Award

The Ekies All Senses Resort in Halkidiki is among the finalists of the AHEAD Global Awards grand final, which will be held on January 28.

Halkidiki’s Sani Resort to Introduce Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre

The five-star Sani Resort, located in Halkidiki has announced its partnership with Grand Slam-winning tennis legend Rafael Nadal for the opening of the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre in its premises.

Halkidiki Tourism Body Head Optimistic About 2019

Halkidiki in Northern Greece is seeing tourism flows rise with Germans in the lead followed by the Brits, while authorities prepare to tap into the Irish market.

Inova Receives ‘Best Tourism Marketing Agency’ Title at WTM London 2018

Inova Hospitality Management won the silver award as the Best Tourism Marketing Agency at the 2018 International Travel & Tourism Awards, held during WTM London 2018.

Russian Cosmonaut Chooses Halkidiki for Rehabilitation After Space Mission

Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov recently returned from another space mission and chose Halkidiki in northern Greece for his rehabilitation process.

Greece’s Sani Resort Says ‘No’ to Plastic Straws

True to the principles of its social responsibility program, Halkidki’s Sani Resort announced plans replace plastic straws with the biodegradable variety.

Halkidiki’s Trail Network Presented at Germany’s ‘TourNatur 2018’ Exhibition

The Halkidiki Tourism Organization presented the network of trails currently under development in Halkidiki, at the TourNatur 2018 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Five Greek Regions Account for Majority of Tourist Visits to Greece

Central Macedonia, the South Aegean Region, Attica, Crete and the Ionian Islands account for 84 percent of visits to Greece, according to a survey by INSETE.

Grecotel Completes 42-million-euro Investment Plan

Grecotel Hotels & Resorts has completed a 42-million-euro investment plan, which included the total makeover of five luxury hotels in four destinations in Greece.

‘Eagles Palace’ Gives a Glimpse of the Dining Experiences at its Restaurants

The Eagles Palace resort in Halkidiki gives a glimpse of the dining experiences that await guests at its collection of restaurants for summer 2018.

Halkidiki Tourist Arrivals on Continuous Upward Trend, Says Minister

During the last three years, tourist arrivals to Halkidiki, northern Greece, have been on a continuous upward trend, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Increasing Investments Driving Halkidiki Hotel Capacity

The Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece is set to see its hotel capacity grow with an estimated 250 million euros worth of investments in the pipeline.

Halkidiki Readies for Dynamic Summer Ahead

As the summer season nears, the Halkidiki Tourism Organization has moved ahead with a series of actions for the further promotion of the northern Greece destination.

Halkidiki Trails Up for International Certification

Hiking trails in Halkidiki are up for official certification by the Europeans Ramblers Association (ERA) following a workshop that laid out the requirements on the project.

Porto Carras Receives Three ‘Blue Flags’ for Beaches and Marina

The Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki has received three Blue Flag quality awards for its marina and beaches Kochi and Sithonia.

Study: Greek Tourism Generates Rising Revenue

The tourism sector has evolved into a driver of the economy, with Greece receiving 27.2 million tourists in 2017, who generated a total of 14.2 billion euros, according to INSETE's latest report.