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Greek Destinations Make Headlines in International Media

A number of Greek tourism destinations last year were promoted through the international media within the framework of Marketing Greece’s publicity program for the country.

Seven Greek Islands Included on The Telegraph’s ‘Must-Visit’ List

Corfu, Santorini, Symi, Mykonos, Rhodes, Lefkada and Crete are among the 20 Mediterranean islands that people must visit in their lifetime, according to a list by The Telegraph.

Dodecanese Islands: €42.5m for Restoration of Historic Monuments

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced a 42-million-euro project to restore and promote archaeological sites on the Dodecanese islands.

UK’s Evening Standard Reveals 20 Most Beautiful Greek Islands for Summer Holidays

The UK’s Evening Standard newspaper has published a list with 20 of the most beautiful Greek islands that travelers should visit during the upcoming summer season.

CNT Reveals the Best Greek Islands to Visit in 2022

The UK’s Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) has released a list of the ‘Best Greek islands to Visit in 2022’ that includes popular vacation spots but also lesser-known destinations.

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".

British Press Promotes a Number of Greek Destinations for Travel this Year

A number of British newspapers and travel magazines are promoting Greece as a tourism destination to visit in 2021.

The Telegraph Highlights 15 ‘Perfect’ Greek Islands for post-Covid Travel

The Telegraph has highlighted 15 Greek islands as the "perfect" destinations for post-Covid-19 travel.

Conde Nast Traveller Shares its List of the Best Greek Islands to Visit in 2021

UK's Conde Nast Traveller has compiled a list of the “Best Greek islands to Visit in 2021” and features some of Greece's most popular vacation spots.

Next Step for Symi Island: Sustainable Tourism Upgrade

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to create the conditions that will define the island of Symi as a sustainable destination.

Renovated Symi Museum Offers Insight into Local History and Culture

A museum complex dedicated to the long history and rich cultural heritage of the island of Symi has reopened its doors to the public following an extensive renovation.

‘The Sunday Times Travel’ Magazine Presents Greece’s Islands to UK Travelers

Greece’s islands are featured in the May edition of “The Sunday Times Travel”, one of Britain's best-selling magazines that includes tourism news, features and insider guides..

Cruise Ship Calls to Dodecanese Islands Dwindling 

Cruise ship calls to the Dodecanese islands appear to be decreasing, according to data on 43 Greek destinations recently released by the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME).

WWF: Majority of Greek Islanders Open to Renewable Energy Systems

The residents of 15 Greek islands want to revert to renewable energy sources, according to a study carried out by WWF Greece.

Symi’s New Port to be Inaugurated on May 8

The new port of Symi, located in the area of Petalo in the northern part of the Dodecanese island, will be inaugurated on May 8.

South Aegean Islands ‘Star’ in the International Media

A number of journalists representing major international media outlets visited Greece between January and June 2017 to discover the South Aegean islands.

Product Price Hikes Across 32 Greek Isles as of Jan. 1

Products and services on 32 islands in the Dodecanese and North Aegean Region will go up as of January 1, 2018, due to new VAT rates.

Santorini and Sifnos to Host American Journalists and Bloggers

Santorini and Sifnos will host a group of American journalists and bloggers, upon the initiative of the South Aegean Region and the GNTO New York & Canada.

Greece Extends Pilot Program Granting Visas on Islands for Visitors Arriving from Turkey

The pilot program for the issuing of visas to tourists coming from Turkey to the border entry points of the islands of the Eastern Aegean will be extended for one year.

UK’s Celebrity Traveler Simon Reeve Gives Greece a Go on BBC Series

The incredible encounters of popular UK traveler Simon Reeve in Greece for the filming of his latest documentary have taken the international press by storm with the BBC presenter taking a closer look at Greek reality and telling the world it’s a country of exotic extremes.
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