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Tourism for All: Alternative Destinations in Greece See Rise of Domestic Tourists

Greece’s alternative destinations in 2022 saw a boost in Greek visitors thanks to the “Tourism for All” subsidy program for domestic holidays.

New York Times: Methana One of ‘52 Places to Go in 2023’

Methana, situated on a volcanic peninsula attached to Northeastern Peloponnese, was included in The New York Times’ “52 Places to go in 2023” list.

First Direct Flight from US to Greece for 2023 on March 11

Delta Air Lines will be the US carrier to officially open non-stop connections from American airports to Greece for 2023.

Athens Among Least Expensive Cities in the World

Athens appears to be among the least expensive cities in the world, according to the EIU’s 2022 Worldwide Cost of Living survey.

Elefsina Officially Named European Capital of Culture for 2023

Elefsina, Veszprém-Balaton and Timisoara officially received their 2023 European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) titles during a handover event in Athens.

Athens’ Syntagma Metro Station to Host Asia Minor Catastrophe Tribute

An audiovisual tribute commemorating 100 years since the Asia Minor catastrophe will open at the multi-purpose hall at the Syntagma Square metro station in Athens.

High Domestic Demand for Winter Destinations in Greece

Greeks chose popular winter destinations over the holidays giving accommodation providers a much-needed boost.

Luxury Travel: Athens, Mykonos and Santorini are a Must

The Athens-Mykonos-Santorini trio of Greek destinations remains a popular choice among independent luxury travelers to Greece, says DMC Eurobound.

Design for Athens’ New National Archaeological Museum Selected

Athens' new National Archaeological Museum will be created by architect Alexandros N Tombazis and David Chipperfield Architects.

Bell Tower of Landmark Church in Athens to be Restored

The Greek Culture Ministry has filed a restoration plan for the bell tower of one of the most historic churches in the center of Athens: the Holy Temple of the Life-giving Spring.

Greece has High Hopes for Tourism in 2023

Greece will begin welcoming foreign visitors early in 2023 as the tourism season is expected to officially kick off in March.

Dutch Choose Rhodes as their Favorite Greek City for 2023

The main town of the Greek island of Rhodes was chosen by Dutch travelers as their Favorite Greek City for 2023, according to an online survey conducted by the website Griekenland.

Athens Municipality Services Become 100% Digital

The Municipality of Athens has announced that all of its services for citizens and businesses in the Greek capital are now 100% digital.

World Media: London-Athens Close to Deal Over Parthenon Marbles’ Return

The British Museum said it was in talks with Athens for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece as part of a cultural exchange program.

Two New Municipal Dog Parks Open in Athens

The Municipality of Athens has recently opened two dog parks at the Gendarmerie School Park near Mesogeion Avenue and on the Lambrakis Hill in Neos Kosmos.

Athens New Year’s Celebrations Get the Spotlight on CNN

The city of Athens welcomed 2023 with an audiovisual show full of music and fireworks that was broadcast through CNN around the world.

Greece Welcomes First Direct Flight from Shanghai

Greece welcomed the first direct flight from Shanghai last month, after the country’s flag carrier Air China announced the launch of routes to Athens Airport.

Korean Air Receives Approval from China on Asiana Buyout

China's Ministry of Commerce has recently announced its approval of Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines.

China Counts on Greece to Further Strengthen Tourism Ties

China is counting on Greece to further strengthen ties in areas such as tourism, education and trade, according to its Ambassador to Greece Xiao Junzheng.

Four Greek Cities in Euromonitor Top Cities Report

Four Greek cities have moved up in this year’s Top 100 city destinations, according to a report released this week by Euromonitor International.