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Thessaloniki Wine Show 2023 to Host 130 Acclaimed Wineries

Over 130 established wineries, boutique wineries and distribution networks with Greek wines will be featured at the Thessaloniki Wine Show in April.

Kastoria Announces Destination Branding Framework for Tourism

The new destination brand and logo of Kastoria will highlight the Greek city’s natural surroundings, history and culture while aiming to boost tourism numbers.

Virtual Industrial Museum to Open in Thessaloniki

The Municipality of Thessaloniki has announced the creation of a virtual industrial museum in the last untended building of the city’s old slaughterhouse complex.

Northern Greece Tops WTM’s ‘Most Underrated Destinations’ List

Northern Greece, which includes cities such as Thessaloniki and Halkidiki, is among the “most underrated destinations”, according to a poll presented during WTM London 2022.

Naoussa First Greek City to Join Europe’s ‘Iter Vitis’ Wine Cultural Route

The city of Naoussa in Northern Greece has joined the Council of Europe’s “Iter Vitis” Cultural Route, an initiative that safeguards wine biodiversity and strengthens European values.

Amphipolis: Kasta Tomb to Open to the Public Under Pilot Plan in 2022

Kasta tomb, the largest burial monument discovered at Amphipolis in Central Macedonia, will open its doors this year, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said.

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.

New Hollywood Production to Start Filming in Northern Greece

A new Hollywood production starring Robert De Niro is expected to start filming in Paranesti in the area of Drama, northern Greece, in a few months.

Jet2 to Increase Weekly Flights to Northern Greece in 2022

UK leisure travel group Jet2 in 2022 it will increase its weekly direct flights from England to Thessaloniki’s Makedonia International Airport in Northern Greece.

Amphipolis Tomb to Be Accessible to People with Disabilities

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council has approved plans for the addition of special routes at the Kasta tomb in Amphipolis for visitors with disabilities.

Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki: Top Services for Both Corporate and Leisure Travelers

Capsis Hotel Thessaloniki offers exclusive services to suit the needs of each guest that is visiting the northern Greek city for either business or leisure.

Katerini Municipality Looks to Build Successful City Brand

The Municipality of Katerini in northern Greece is looking to create a new brand identity for the city that will attract travelers in the post-Covid-19 era.

Amphipolis Tomb Works High on Culture Ministry’s Priority List

Greece is speeding up works at the Amphipolis tomb in order for the site to initially welcome specific groups of audiences by the beginning of 2022.

GNTO Introduces Belgian Tour Operators to Macedonia’s Wines

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently introduced Belgian tour operators to the wine heritage of Macedonia.

Arta and its Legendary Stone Bridge on Show at Athens Airport

The Greek city of Arta, with its legendary stone bridge, is the 10th destination of Athens Airport’s “Fly me to the Moon-Sounds Greek to Me!” program.

French Travel Agents Meet the Alternative Tourism Side of Northern Greece

A group of travel agents from France's Selectour recently explored the alternative experiences offered in Northern Greece.

Halkidiki’s Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort Changes Hands

The ownership of the five-star Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, located in Halkidiki, northern Greece, recently changed hands.

Mrs India Worldwide 2019 Beauty Pageant Shines Spotlight on Halkidiki

Halkidiki in northern Greece was the host destination to 150 beauty queens from India for the Haut Monde Mrs India Worldwide 2019 beauty pageant.

Cosmorama Travel Moves Thessaloniki Branch to New Office

Greek travel agency Cosmorama has moved its Thessaloniki branch to a new larger office in the center of the northern port city.

Kavala’s ‘Elefthere Resort Project’ to Focus on Spa & Wellness Tourism Year Round

The Elefthere Seaside Luxury Thermal Spa Resort, a new innovative tourism project set to combine spa and wellness with hospitality, is currently under development in the thermal town of Eleftheres, near Kavala in northern Greece.