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Google Includes Monemvasia Among its 8 ‘Most Loved’ Street View Images

The Greek town of Monemvasia is included among Google's eight “most loved” images of its Street View service.

ICCA: Thessaloniki Ranks Among Top 50 International Convention Cities

Thessaloniki is among the Top 50 International Convention Cities for 2021 having jumped 23 places, according to the latest ICCA ranking.

Award-winning Culinary Writer Anya von Bremzen Visits Thessaloniki

Award-winning gastronomy expert Anya von Bremzen recently visited the Greek northern port city of Thessaloniki to explore the culinary options the city offers to travelers.

Thessaloniki to Host 6th International Monument Festival in June

An international festival dedicated to Thessaloniki’s landmark monuments will take place in the northern Greek city during June 3-5.

Dutch Magazine Picks Thessaloniki as Perfect Location for Fashion Photo Shoot

The northern Greek city of Thessaloniki was the backdrop for a fashion photo shoot of Vrouw, a Dutch weekly magazine for women.

Crete, Zakynthos and Kos are Favorites for Dutch, Belgian Travelers in Summer 2022

Crete, Zakynthos and Kos are the favorite islands of Dutch and Belgian travelers for the summer of 2022, a survey by Griekenland.net reveals.

High-speed Athens-Thessaloniki ETR 470 Train Makes Debut

Travelers to Thessaloniki from Athens will now be able to reach the city in under four hours on board the new high-speed ETR 470 train put into service by train operator TrainOSE.

Greece Tourism Resilient to Shock, Ready for Strong Summer

Despite market shocks, including Covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war, Greek tourism is resilient showing signs of a strong recovery, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Cyprus Airways Introduces Services to Mykonos, Santorini, Preveza for Summer 2022

Cyprus Airways will introduce new summer 2022 services from its base in Larnaca, Cyprus, to the popular Greek destinations of Mykonos, Santorini and Preveza.

Thessaloniki Expecting Over 60 Cruise Ship Arrivals in 2022

Thessaloniki is expected to welcome over 60 cruise ships in 2022, the Region of Central Macedonia announced after participating in the Seatrade Cruise Global 2022 event.

100 Cities Participating in EU Mission for Climate-neutral, Smart cities by 2030

Six Greek cities including Athens, are among the 100 EU cities that will participate in the EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030, according to an announcement by the Commission.

Swedish Travel Agents Get to Know Thessaloniki and Halkidiki

The Greek National Tourism Organization introduced the tourism offerings of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki to Swedish travel agents in Göteborg and Stockholm.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization Promotes City’s Food and Wine to Int’l Audience

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization is promoting the city’s food and wine offerings through foreign media and organizations.

Athens and Thessaloniki Among Most Affordable City Break Destinations in Europe

A new study has found that the Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki are among the most affordable city break destinations in Europe.

Thessaloniki Ready to ‘Connect’ with European Tourism Markets in May

The CΟΝΝΕCT Tourism & Travel Event 2022, organized to promote Thessaloniki and the wider region to the international MICE market, will take place in May.

Ministry Prioritizes Development of Greece’s MICE Tourism Segment

The Greek Tourism Ministry has joined forces with MICE organizers to formulate a strategy to promote conference tourism.

GNTO Supporting Major Greek Tourism Events

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) supports events that promote Greece’s tourism product and highlight its growth potential.

Thessaloniki: Behind-the-scenes Photos from ‘The Bricklayer’ Film

Greece's northern port city of Thessaloniki these days is the filming location of “The Bricklayer”, a new Hollywood production starring Aaron Eckhart.

Central Macedonia Shows its Best at Leading Tourism Exhibitions

The Region of Central Macedonia in February and March presented its tourism offerings to travel professionals in the markets of Denmark, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, the Czech Republic and Italy.

CNN Includes Two Hotels in Greece on ‘Best in Europe’ List for 2022

CNN Travel has included two hotels in Greece on its list with the best boutique hotels opening in Europe in 2022.