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Lonely Planet: Two Greek Beaches Among Most Stunning in Europe

Lonely Planet has included two beaches in Greece - Navagio on Zakynthos and Myrtos on Kefalonia - on its list of the Top 20 most stunning in Europe.

European Travel Commission Elects Miguel Sanz as New President

Miguel Sanz has been announced as the new president of the European Travel Commission (ETC) and will prioritize sustainable and inclusive tourism.

Study: Greece Ranks 5th Best European Country for Outdoor Workouts

Greece ranks fifth in Europe for outdoor workouts, benefiting from its high temperature, ample sunshine, and low pollen count, according to a study by Live Rugby Tickets.

Ikos Resorts Named Best Family Hotel in the World for 2023

Ikos Resorts once again claimed top spots in Tripadvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotel Awards.

Attica Region Boasts 18 Blue Flag Beaches in 2023

Attica, Greece's most populous region, celebrates 18 Blue Flag Beaches for 2023, placing Greece in the second spot worldwide for this prestigious recognition.

Greek Islands Dominate Most Beautiful Mediterranean Islands 2023 List

The Planet D's 18 Most Beautiful Mediterranean Islands to Visit in 2023 list features eight Greek islands, with Santorini taking second place and Corfu ranking fourth.

Volotea Announces Expansion of Greek Operations With 8 New Routes

Volotea expands operations in Greece with eight new routes and a codeshare agreement with AEGEAN, offering over 1.4 million seats to and from Greece.

Greece Shines at British and American Tourism Award Events

Greece stood out at major tourism award shows, winning the titles of “Favorite All-Round Holiday Destination” and “Best Family-Friendly Multigenerational Destination”.

Greece at Top of Popular Destination List for Finnish Travelers

Greece was the number 1 travel destination for Finns in 2022, shows data of Finland's travel industry association.

Drink-free Holidays: Greece One of the Most Popular Destinations for Teetotal Travelers

Greece is among the world’s top 10 most popular destinations for a booze-free trip, according to a survey by tour operator Kuoni.

ABTA: Greece 5th Among Top 23 Destinations for 2023

Greece was chosen as one of the most popular destinations British travelers plan to visit in 2023, according to research released by ABTA.

Countries Reimpose Covid Rules for Travelers from China

Countries around the world have reimposed or are considering of reintroducing curbs on travelers from China, following a recent Covid-19 surge there.

Report: Greece Among Top ‘Winter Sun’ Destinations for Brits

Greece is the fifth most popular “Winter Sun” destination for British travelers, according to a survey by UK’s On the Beach online travel specialists.

Greek Destinations Among Europe’s Best to Escape to this Winter

Many Greek destinations have been included on Europe’s 50 Best to Escape Winter list released by Holidu and Spain–Holiday.

Greece and Spain Discuss Strengthening Ties in Tourism

Greece and Spain are exploring ways to enhance cooperation in thematic tourism forms and exchange best practices in the field of tourism.

Greek National Tourism Organization Reopens Branch Office in Spain

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has reopened its branch office in Spain aiming to promote Greece as a holiday destination to Spanish and Latin American travelers.

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.

Greece is 3rd Most Desirable European Destination for Travel in 2022, Says Accor

Greece is the third most desirable European destination for travel in 2022 for people from the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Poland and Russia, says a study by Accor.

Central Macedonia Looks to Attract More Travelers from Spain

The Region of Central Macedonia is taking steps to open to Spanish travelers and promoted its tourism offerings at the Fitur 2022 international fair in Madrid.

Covid-19: Greece on Spain’s List of ‘High-risk’ Areas for Travel

Spain has placed Greece, Denmark, the Czech Republic and several other countries and regions on its “high-risk” travel list.