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Central Macedonia Region a Frontrunner in Sustainable Travel Experiences

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

Greece Counting on Fast-track Visa to Attract More Tourists from Turkey

The North Aegean Region islands are expecting a new fast-track visa program for Turkish nationals to boost tourist flows.

Tourism to Lesvos Picks Up Pace, Arrivals Fully Recover

Arrivals to the airport of Lesvos have recovered fully as more airline companies are already offering flights.

South Aegean Region: 47,900 International Flights in Jan-Oct

More than 6.5 million travelers visited Greece’s South Aegean islands in the first 10 months of the year surpassing 2022 levels.

Grecotel: 2nd ‘Cretan Way of Life’ Conference Spotlights Mediterranean Diet

The Cretan secret to longevity was presented during the 2nd ‘Cretan Way of Life’ conference organized by Grecotel.

Makedonia Palace Hotel Donates €30,000 to Hellenic Red Cross to Help Flood Victims

The Makedonia Palace Hotel in Thessaloniki donated 30,000 euros to the Hellenic Red Cross for the support of the flood victims in Thessaly.

Athens – Attica Hotel Occupancy Levels in September Still Below 2019

Occupancy levels in September at Athens hotels were still below pre-Covid 2019 levels.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Invests in Sustainable Food Production

Greece’s Metaxa Hospitality Group has invested in regenerative agriculture in efforts to achieve sustainable food production in tourism.

Works on Million-euro Εlounda Hills Tourism Project Kick Off on Crete

Works on the first project of Elounda Hills, a high-end tourism and real estate project on Crete, are underway.

TUI Care Foundation to Plant a ‘TUI Forest’ on Rhodes, Greece

The TUI Care Foundation will launch a TUI Forest with native, fire-tolerant trees, on the Greek island of Rhodes in 2024.

Greece Tables Question Concerning Natural Disaster Support for Affected Tourism Enterprises

Greece posed a question in European Parliament about additional EU aid for tourism enterprises impacted by natural disasters.

Spanish TV Show ‘Aqui la Tierra’ Explores Kynouria in Arkadia

A team from Spain’s popular TV show “Aqui la Tierra” visited Kynouria in the Peloponnese to promote its tourism offerings to the Spanish market.

Eastern Cretan Cuisine Stars in Serbia’s ‘Kitchen TV’ Show

Serbia's Kitchen TV show filmed four episodes in Eastern Crete focused on the Greek island’s cuisine and natural beauty.

Costa Navarino Named World’s Best Golf Venue for 2023

Costa Navarino in Greece was crowned World’s Best Golf Venue for 2023 at the 10th World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi.

Rhodes Recovers After Fires, Welcomes Rise in Charter Flights

The Greek island of Rhodes welcomed 1,130 charter flights in the first two weeks of October.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Wins Environmental Initiative Award 2023

Metaxa Hospitality Group was honored for its outstanding commitment to sustainability at the Travel Industry Awards 2023 by TTG.

Magnesia Tourism Professionals Invite Travelers Back to the Region

Tourism professionals in Magnesia, in the flood-hit Thessaly Region, are calling on travelers to give local destinations a chance.

Peloponnese: Pylos to Celebrate 196th Battle of Navarino

The town of Pylos in the Peloponnese will host the Navarinia 2023 to celebrate the 196th Battle of Navarino, a historic event honoring Greece's independence.

Greece and Crete Emerge as Favorites at 1st Ice Travel Group Destination Awards in UK

Greece and Crete emerged as holiday favorites at the Ice Travel Group Destination Awards in London.

Ionian Islands Region Requests for Corfu to be Included in Guinness Book of Records

The Region of Ionian Islands is seeking for Corfu to be recognized as the island with the most musicians and philharmonic bands per capita.