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Athens Attends Major International Tourism Exhibitions

The Athens Development & Destination Management Agency in 2020 participated in leading international tourism exhibitions to promote the Greek capital to MICE professionals.

PM: Greece Covid-19 Vaccination to Begin on December 27

The first Covid-19 vaccinations in Greece will take place at two Athens hospitals on December 27, according to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Greek Island Sifnos is a Dream Destination, Says UK’s Evening Standard

UK newspaper Evening Standard recently included Sifnos, an island of the Cyclades complex, in its section of Dream Destinations.

Kanava Hotels & Resorts to Open 5-star ‘Cosme’ on Paros

Kanava Hotels & Resorts in the summer of 2021 will open its new hotel "Cosme" on the popular island of Paros in the Cyclades complex.

Meet The Best Greece: The Stars of Greek Luxury Travel on Stage in October 2021

The B2B tourism event "Meet the Best Greece" will take place on Crete in October 2021 with a selection of leading Greek travel suppliers and top International buyers.

Lufthansa Group Airlines and Sabre Sign New Technology-oriented Distribution Agreement

The Lufthansa Group and Sabre have signed a new, flexible distribution agreement that enables modern airline retailing as well as technology innovation.

Almiriki Hotel Apartments on Chios is a Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021 Winner

The Almiriki Hotel Apartments on the Greek island of Chios, is among the winners of the Travel & Hospitality Awards for 2021.

Hellinikon’s ‘INSPIRE Athens’ Project to Boost Int’l Tourism in Attica by 10%

INSPIRE Athens, Greece’s first integrated resort and casino to go up in Hellinikon, is expected to increase international tourism arrivals to Attica by 10%.

Rhodes to See Health Tourism Investment Worth €25m

Greek authorities have given the green light for a 25-million-euro investment project on Rhodes, expected to contribute to the development of health tourism on the island.

High Covid-19 Rates in Greece Create Concern

Greek authorities are considering to re-examine lockdown measures and holiday restrictions, following a strong persistence of Covid-19 incidents in Western Attica and Northern Greece.

Coordinated Covid-19 Vaccinations to Begin in Europe

The European Commission has announced a coordinated effort for Covid-19 vaccination across the EU on December 27, 28 and 29.

Thessaly Region Honored for Developing Greece’s First Underwater Museum

The Region of Thessaly has received the first prize at the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN) competition for developing Greece’s first underwater museum.

Pandemic Costs Greece €15bn in Tourism Revenues

The Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing containment measures worldwide have cost Greece 15 billion euros in tourism revenue.

Greek Hotel Restaurants Ordered to Close on Christmas, New Year Eve

Greek authorities have ordered hotels to close their restaurants for the holidays to avoid the possibility of crowding and the spread of Covid-19.

Minister: Greek Tourism Fresh Ground for Investments

"Now is the time to come and invest in Greece. Greece is changing,” Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is telling investors.

Greece Shines at Global Traveler Awards

Greece was honored for its unique destinations and tourism offerings at the Global Traveler Awards 2020.

Works of Greek Poet Odysseus Elytis Find a Home in Athens

The works of renowned Greek poet Odysseas Elytis will find a permanent home in the Athens’ central district of Plaka.

HotelBrain Crowned World’s Leading Hotel Management Company 2020

Greek company HotelBrain has been named "World's Leading Hotel Management Company" at the 27th World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020.

Greece’s 11-month Air Passenger Traffic Nosedives

Measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 have hit Greece’s incoming air traffic hard driving it down by 68.7% in the January-November period.

Athens Christmas Sends Out ‘Light’ to City’s ‘Hidden Heroes’

“Light to those who truly bring light into our lives” is the motto behind this year’s virtual Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in Athens in the midst of lockdown.