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‘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.

Spontaneous Travel on the Rise in 2021, Says Report

Spontaneity will be the word of the year for travel in 2021, as a global study reveals that 89% of US travelers intend to be "more impulsive than ever".

Greece – China Discuss Agenda of 2021 Culture & Tourism Year

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced that the "Greece-China Year of Culture and Tourism" events will kick off in May and run through to May 2022.

Major Ongoing Cleanup Operation Taking Place in Athens

The Municipality of Athens is proceeding with a major cleanup operation in the city’s neighborhoods, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve the life of residents and visitors.

Kos’ Neptune Hotels Resort Receives HolidayCheck Special Award 2021

The Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa on the Greek island of Kos has received the HolidayCheck Special Award for 2021.

ETC and Eurail Launch Award to Recognise Best Rail Tourism Campaigns

The European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail have launched a joint competition for the Best European Rail Tourism Campaign 2021, as part of the European Year of Rail (EYR) initiative.

Greece has 4-Phase Plan for Vaccination of Greek Island Residents

Greek health authorities are rolling out a four-phase Covid-19 vaccination plan for people on the Greek islands.

Athens Traders Body: Third Covid-19 Lockdown Not an Option

A third national lockdown could be disastrous for the retail market, the Athens Traders Association says, adding that one in two businesses will not survive the Covid-19 crisis.

Lufthansa Group to Require Only Medical Masks on Flights

All passengers and crew members of the Lufthansa Group airlines will soon be required to wear only medical masks on flights to/from Germany.

Simon Press Takes Over as Exhibition Director of ‘Travel Forward’ Event

Simon Press is taking over as Exhibition Director of Travel Forward, the travel technology event co-located with WTM London.

Amadeus Reveals 5 Key Trends to Drive Travel Recovery in post-Covid-19 Era

Travel technology provider Amadeus has revealed five emerging trends expected to drive travel recovery in the post-Covid-19 era.