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Les Roches Appoints Dimitrios Diamantis as Executive Academic Dean

Les Roches International School of Hotel Management has appointed Dimitrios Diamantis as its Executive Academic Dean.

Athens Airport Hosts Exhibition Dedicated to Bicentennial of Greek Independence

An exhibition of rare artifacts dating back to 1821, the year that Greece revolted against the Turkish occupation, has opened at Athens Airport.

Survey: Travelers ‘Hungry’ for New Tourism Experiences

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the consuming behavior of travelers, who are now “hungry” for new trips and tourism experiences, says a Booking.com survey.

Greek Luxury Tourism on GNTO’s Agenda

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is exploring ways to promote Greece as a luxury destination ideal for high-end corporate and social events.

Plans to Promote Wine Tourism in Attica Begin to Fall in Place

The Attica Region is joining forces with wine and food experts to design a digital wine map to promote Attica's wine products and routes.

Greece Among Top Countries for 2021 Intra-European Travel

Greece is among the Top 5 preferred countries for intra-European travel in 2021, despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, according to an ETC report.

How to ‘Click in Shop’ in Greece – Guidelines

The Regional Chamber Council of Attica has released a set of guidelines for consumers regarding the operation of retail stores with the "click in shop" method.

France Bans Travel from Non-EU Countries

France has banned all but essential travel from outside the European Union and tightened testing requirements for travelers coming from EU countries.

Santorini to Launch New Tourism Promotion Strategy for 2021

The Municipality of Thira is planning to launch a new tourism promotion strategy for 2021 to promote Santorini to as many potential visitors as possible.

Rhodes’ 2021 Tourism Plan to Target Digital Nomads

The Municipality of Rhodes is looking into ways to attract digital nomads - travelers from all over the world that combine remote working and traveling.

‘Pocket Park’ Opens in Athens’ Kolonos District

The Municipality of Athens has opened its second "pocket park", a small green area in the heart of the Kolonos district.

Greece Honored Country at Int’l Art Expo in China

Greece will be the honored country at an international art exhibition that will take place this year in Hainan, China, during February 8 – December 8.

Greece: Health Tourism to Drive Industry Growth in post-Covid-19 Era

Health tourism could be the key for the recovery of the Greek tourism sector in the post-Covid-19 era, according to Elitour President George Patoulis.

Twin Influencers Become Greece’s Tourism Ambassadors in China

The twin influencers Marianna and Sofia Erotokritou have been selected as the ambassadors of Greek tourism in China.

Travel Trade Athens 2021 Event Goes Hybrid in April

The Travel Trade Athens 2021 event, held to promote the Greek capital and drive tourism growth, will be held in hybrid form in April.

Attica Group: 3 State-of-the-art Catamaran Vessels to Serve Saronic Islands

Attica Group is planning to replace three of its vessels with state-of-the-art Aero Catamaran vessels to serve the Saronic islands.

Coronavirus Slashes Thessaloniki Hotel Numbers in 2020

The number of hotel visitors in the Greek northern city of Thessaloniki was down sharply in 2020, compared to a year earlier, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19: Over 9,600 Small Attica Businesses to Receive Support

The Region of Attica will allocate over 250 million euros to support over 9,600 small and very small enterprises impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

TripAdvisor: Crete Among World’s Most Popular Destinations for 2021

The Greek island of Crete is among the world's most popular destinations for 2021, according to TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice - Best of the Best Awards for Destinations.

Greece’s Outdoor Activities Revealed Through New Campaign

Marketing Greece has launched a new campaign promoting outdoor activities in Greece, aiming to support Greek tourism and meet the challenges of the new era.