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Greece Adds ‘Zeibekiko’ Dance and ‘Bouzouki’ Instrument to Intangible Cultural Heritage List

The ‘zeibekiko’ dance and the musical instruments ‘bouzouki’, ‘tzouras’ and ‘baglamas’ have found their place on Greece’s intangible cultural heritage list.

Greece-United States Hold Talks on Cooperation in Culture Field

Joint actions to strengthen cooperation between Greece and the United States in the field of culture are expected to take place this year.

Cultural Routes: €11.6 Million Secured for Northern Greece Monuments

The Greek Culture Ministry has secured funds of 11.6 million euros for the preservation of monuments that are part of the Cultural Routes program in Northern Greece.

Thessaloniki Airport to Welcome 16 New Flights This Year

Fraport Greece has announced the plans of airlines to launch at least 16 new flights to Thessaloniki in 2022.

Thessaloniki Gets its First Pocket Park

The Municipality of Thessaloniki has opened its first “pocket park” as part of a major urban regeneration program carried out in the city’s neighborhoods.

Ski Center ‘3-5 Pigadia’ Now Open for Guests

The 3-5 Pigadia Ski Center, a winter hotspot in northern Greece, has reopened its doors after two years and is welcoming guests for the ski season.

Eastern Halkidiki’s Wine Routes Introduced to Foreign Travel Agents

The Aristotle Municipality in Eastern Halkidiki recently introduced its wine routes and cultural heritage sites to travel agents from Portugal, Spain and Sicily.

Thessaloniki Tourism Organization Welcomes City’s First Cruise Ship for 2022

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) recently welcomed the Viking Sky, the first cruise ship to arrive at the city’s port, for 2022.

Thessaloniki Hotel Stays Pick Up at End of 2021

Tourism flows to Thessaloniki, Greece, picked up in 2021 with the number of overnight stays increasing by 50.63% over 2020, according to the city’s hotels association.

Anatolia Hospitality Appoints Dimitra Nikoli as New Chief Operating Officer

Greek hotel company Anatolia Hospitality has appointed Dimitra Nikoli as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Thessaloniki Local Authorities Upgrading City’s Bike Network

The Municipality of Thessaloniki is upgrading the city’s bicycle network, aiming to promote alternative ways of transport and micromobility.

Thessaloniki to Welcome First Cruise Ship of the Year with New Luggage Transport Services

Thessaloniki will welcome the first cruise ship of 2022 on February 5 with new check-in and luggage transport services.

Ryanair Seeks Incentives to Boost Passenger Numbers to Greece

Ryanair is calling on the Greek government to introduce tourism recovery incentives to airlines to boost travel to Greece outside of the peak season.

Thessaloniki to Commemorate 100 Years Since the Asia Minor Catastrophe

The Greek city of Thessaloniki this year will hold a number of events and initiatives to commemorate the 100th anniversary since the Asia Minor catastrophe.

Thessaloniki’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on Google’s Arts & Culture Platform

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Greek city of Thessaloniki are now available on Google's Arts & Culture online platform.

Greece Launches International Tender for New Concession of Attiki Odos

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched an international tender for the new concession of Attiki Odos, a 70km motorway system in Attica.

Goldair Appointed General Sales Agent of Malaysia Airlines in Greece

Goldair has been appointed as the General Sales Agent of Malaysia Airlines in Greece.

TCB’s 2022 ‘Connect’ Tourism Event will Take Place Live in Thessaloniki

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) will hold its annual ‘Connect Tourism & Travel Event’ live during May 8-10.

The Guardian Picks Thessaloniki, Epirus, Corfu for Holidays in 2022

Thessaloniki, Epirus and Corfu are among the 22 European destinations selected by The Guardian for holidays in 2022.

Central Macedonia Shows Tourism Side to Domestic, International Markets

The Central Macedonia Region during the last few months held promotional events in Greece and abroad to show the authentic experiences its destinations offer travelers.