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Elections: Attica Welcomes New Governor, ND Sees Triumph in Most Regions

Greece’s ruling ND party won six out of 13 regions, including Attica, in the first round of regional elections on Sunday.

Study: Almost Half of Crete Hotel Employees Want to Change Jobs

The pressure and pay of tourism jobs on Crete have led dozens of hotel employees to considering changing jobs, found a study.

Condé Nast Traveler: Nine Greek Islands Among Best in Europe for 2023

Nine Greek islands are among the 20 best in Europe for vacations in 2023, according to the readers of Condé Nast Traveller.

Greece a Top Choice for Austrian Travelers in Autumn 2023

Greece remains a top choice for Austrian tourists in 2023, with autumn bookings for travel to the country going strong.

Winner of ‘Elafonisos Through Your Eyes’ Photo Competition Announced

The Municipality of Elafonisos announced the winning entry of its photo contest that invited visitors to “capture” how they saw the island.

Athens Hotels See Drop in August Occupancy, Room Rates and RevPar

Athens’ hotel figures dropped in August compared to 2019 levels, following improved performance in June and July.

Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark Setting Sustainable Tourism Example

The Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark in Crete is setting the example of how tourism and sustainability can go hand in hand.

Thessaloniki Port Authority Gets 67% Stake of Volos Port

The Thessaloniki Port Authority was announced as the preferred investor in the tender for the development of the port of Volos in Thessaly, central Greece.

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.

TUI Extends its Travel Season in Greece to November

Travel operator TUI will extend its travel packages for Greece into November thanks to the mild weather and strong demand.

Thessaly: New Diachronic Museum Planned for Trikala

The former Support Brigade building in Trikala, Thessaly, will be converted into the area’s new diachronic museum.

Costa Navarino: Strongly Committed to Environmental, Social Responsibility

Costa Navarino has a long track record of initiatives and actions focused on sustainable development practices.

Greece in Top 5 Summer 2023 Departure Destinations from Copenhagen Airport

Greece is among the top five summer 2023 destinations for travelers that departed from Copenhagen Airport, with Crete leading the charter flights list.

Greece Celebrates Inclusion of Zagori on UNESCO World Heritage List

Zagori in Epirus, northwestern Greece, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum a New Stop in Iter Vitis European Cultural Route

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion has joined the Iter Vitis Cultural Route that is designed to promote wine tourism.

Crete’s Porto Elounda and Elounda Peninsula Hotels Announce New General Managers

The Minadakis brothers have undertaken general management duties at the Porto Elounda and Elounda Peninsula hotels.

Makedonia Palace Offers Support to the Flood-stricken in Greece

Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Palace Hotel has partnered with the Hellenic Red Cross to support Thessaly’s flood-stricken residents.

Mar-Bella Collection Accredited as a Great Place to Work

The Mar-Bella Collection, a family-run hospitality brand, has achieved ‘Great Place to Work’ certification for 2023-2024.

Crete and the Peloponnese Among Europe’s Greatest Autumn Beach Breaks

Crete and the Peloponnese are among the top 10+1 European destinations for an autumn beach break, according to The Telegraph.

Greek Tourism Ministry Puts Thessaly’s Problems High on Agenda

The Greek Tourism Ministry is committed to help Thessaly recover from the recent floods caused by Storm Daniel.