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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.

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.

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.

AIA, Fraport Greece Airports Passenger Traffic Hits Low in November

November passenger traffic at a number of Greece’s airports was severely impacted by the ongoing containment measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19.

YouGov: 3 in 10 Brits do not Plan to Travel Next Year

Three in 10 Brits do not plan to travel at all in the next year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to data released by YouGov.

Mideast Travel Receives 5 International Awards in November

Mideast Travel Worldwide in November received five international honors for its excellent services and the high satisfaction of its clients.

Elafonisos Records Small Losses in Tourism Arrivals in 2020

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, tourism arrivals to Elafonisos dropped by only 13.7% during July-October 2020, compared to the same period last year.

Europa Nostra: 5 Greek Islands Shortlisted for Most Endangered Program 2021

Five south Aegean islands have been shortlisted for the “7 Most Endangered” program of Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute for 2021.

Agios Nikolaos Chapel in Athens Reopens after Restoration

The historic round chapel of Agios Nikolaos Thon in Athens has reopened its doors to the public following restoration works.

WTM London Publishes Manifesto for Safer, Smarter and Greener Tourism Industry

WTM London has published a Travel & Tourism Manifesto to guide policy-makers with concrete solutions to present and future challenges.

Attica Boosts Bus Services to Deal with Overcrowding

Greek authorities will boost frequency of bus and metro services in Attica, in efforts to address overcrowding and limit the spread of Covid once lockdown is lifted.

Covid-19: WTTC Issues Guidelines for Safe & Seamless Travel in the ‘New Normal’

A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recommends global guidelines for a safe and seamless traveller journey in the ‘new normal’.

‘Thessaloniki ConfEx Park’ Competition Enters Next Stage with 15 Qualified Applicants

TIF-Helexpo has announced the 15 applicants that will enter the second phase of an international competition for the revamp of the Thessaloniki Exhibition Center.

Attica Group Voted ‘Passenger Line of the Year’ at Lloyd’s List Awards 2020

Attica Group was named “Passenger Line of the Year” at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2020.

Covid-19 and Sustainable Tourism on Agenda of ITB Virtual Convention

Travel industry experts, on December 10, will discuss how the pandemic has impacted sustainability efforts in tourism, during the ITB Virtual Convention.

GNTO Promotes Greek Tourism to Italian Market Through Digital Events

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in December will promote Greek tourism to the Italian market through digital events.