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South Aegean Islands Playing Big Part in Greece’s 2021 Tourism Success

The South Aegean islands are playing a big part in Greece’s tourism success this year despite the unfavorable environment created by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Study: Corfu is Europe’s Most Relaxing City Break Destination

Corfu is Europe's best destination for a wellness-inspired city break, according to a study by Radical Storage.

Greece Adds Major Tourism Projects to ‘Strategic’ Investments Plan

Greece is adding major tourism projects to its strategic investments program which foresees fast-track procedures.

GNTO Promotes Rhodes’ Gastronomy and Wines to Italy

Rhodes' gastronomy and wines were recently promoted to Italy through an extensive feature published in Italian monthly magazine "Bell' Europa".

Crete and Rhodes Top Choices for TUI Travelers this Summer

Two Greek islands - Crete and Rhodes - are top destinations of choice for travelers in addition to the Balearic Islands, according to holiday operator TUI Group.

Greece and Cyprus Explore Ways to Promote Religious Tourism

Greece and Cyprus are exploring ways to promote their religious heritage through the EU’s Re-Cult program.

Meliá Adds Cosmopolitan Hotel on Rhodes to Portfolio

Meliá Hotels International has expanded its portfolio in Greece with the addition of the Cosmopolitan Hotel on the island of Rhodes.

HotelBrain Expands Portfolio with Addition of 14 New Properties

HotelBrain, a leading hospitality group in Greece, in 2021 expanded its portfolio of hotels with the addition of 14 new properties.

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Katakolon as New Embarkation Port in Greece

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the addition of Katakolon as its new embarkation port in Greece.

Greece Looking to Further Develop its Religious Tourism Product

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking into ways to boost Greece’s presence in the lucrative religious tourism market.

Hellenic Seaways: New Schedules for High-speed Vessels to the Greek Islands

The Attica Group has announced new itineraries of Hellenic Seaways' high-speed vessels "Highspeed 4", "Hellenic Highspeed" and "Flying Cat 3".

Alitalia to Increase Athens-Rome Flights in August

Alitalia from July 31 will increase the number of flights between Athens and Rome, returning to three daily.

Volotea Resumes Operations from Athens

Volotea has resumed operations from its base at Athens Airport, which had remained closed for several months due to global Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Zela Aviation Partners with Fly2Sky, Offers Chartered Flights from Crete and Rhodes

Zela Aviation has partnered with Fly2Sky to offer chartered flights from/to the airports of Rhodes and Crete’s Heraklion and Chania.

Blue Air Now Operating 17 Weekly Frequencies to 5 Greek Destinations

Blue Air is operating 17 weekly frequencies from Romania to five Greek destinations as part of its 2021 summer schedule.

Mykonos, Santorini, Kos, Rhodes Welcome 64,000 Arrivals in May

Greece's South Aegean islands welcomed a total of 64,000 visitors in May, on 520 charter flights.

Meliá Expands to the Greek Islands with Three Hotels

Meliá Hotels International is expanding its activities to the Greek islands with the addition of three properties - two on Crete and one on Rhodes - to its portfolio.

GNTO Holding Webinars to Promote Greece to Foreign Tourism Professionals

The GNTO is promoting Greek destinations to foreign tourism professionals through webinars held on its ‘Link to Greece’ platform.

Covid-19: Caution Urged for Residents of 5 Greek Areas

Greek authorities are urging the residents of Rhodes, Mytilini, Trizinia, Chania and Syros to be extra cautious due to the latest Covid-19 data released for those areas.

Nelios Announces New Partnerships with Greek Hotels

Greek digital marketing company Nelios has launched of series of new partnerships with a number of hotels across Greece.