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Greece and Thailand Look to Take Tourism Partnership Further

Greece and Thailand are exploring ways to boost their longstanding tourism partnership.

WTM London Sees New Exhibitors for 2023, Will be 20% Larger than 2022

London’s World Travel Market will be 20% larger in 2023, versus 2022 show, with more than 14% new exhibitors.

Germany to be Honored Country at 88th Thessaloniki International Fair

Germany will be the Honored Country at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) that will take place September 7-15, 2024.

The Sun Highlights Milos, Greece, as the ‘Ultimate Autumn Getaway’

Milos, the Greek island crowned ‘the best island in the world’, is considered the ultimate autumn getaway for British travelers.

Greece in Top 5 Summer 2023 Departure Destinations from Copenhagen Airport

Greece is among the top five summer 2023 destinations for travelers that departed from Copenhagen Airport, with Crete leading the charter flights list.

Thessaloniki in the Running to Host UNWTO Global Wine Tourism Conference 2024

The Greek Tourism Ministry is aiming for Thessaloniki to be the host city for the UNWTO Global Wine Tourism Conference 2024.

Transavia to Launch Thessaloniki-Brussels Route in Summer 2024

Transavia in June 2024 will connect Brussels to Thessaloniki via two weekly flights.

Wine Lovers to Flock to Thessaloniki for ‘Wine Selfie’ Event

Over 250 wine labels will be available at the "Thessaloniki Wine Selfie" event that opens this Sunday.

Greek Tourism Should Promote Cultural Heritage More, Says Former SETE President

SETE’s former president, Yiannis Retsos, called for the enhanced promotion of Greek cultural heritage in tourism, during a recent Marketing Greece event in Athens.

Greece Celebrates Inclusion of Zagori on UNESCO World Heritage List

Zagori in Epirus, northwestern Greece, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Athens’ Four Seasons Places #35 on Inaugural ‘The World’s 50 Best Hotels’ List

The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens achieved the 35th place in the first edition of “The World's 50 Best Hotels”.

Greek Tourism Still Unable to Capitalize on Cultural Heritage

Greek tourism faces challenges in capitalizing on Greece’s historical significance, according to research by INSETE.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum a New Stop in Iter Vitis European Cultural Route

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion has joined the Iter Vitis Cultural Route that is designed to promote wine tourism.

Cyprus Tourism Professionals to ‘Connect’ with Imathia, Central Macedonia

Imathia in Central Macedonia will take center stage at the upcoming “Connect in Cyprus” event to be held by the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) in Nicosia.

Patmos First Dodecanese Island to Get Approval for Seaplane Flights

Patmos is the first Dodecanese island that received approval to operate seaplanes, according to Hellenic Seaplanes.

Makedonia Palace Offers Support to the Flood-stricken in Greece

Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Palace Hotel has partnered with the Hellenic Red Cross to support Thessaly’s flood-stricken residents.

Mar-Bella Collection Accredited as a Great Place to Work

The Mar-Bella Collection, a family-run hospitality brand, has achieved ‘Great Place to Work’ certification for 2023-2024.

Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges to Open Soon for Visitors

The Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges, one of Greece's most significant archaeological sites, is slated to open to the public in December following major restoration.

Piraeus Port Sees ‘Impressive’ 85% Increase in Cruise Passengers in Jan-Aug

The port in Piraeus, the largest port in Greece and one of the largest in Europe, saw a 85% increase in cruise passengers from January to August.

ReFuelEU: European Aviation Industry Hails New Sustainable Fuels Regulation

The European aviation industry welcomed the ReFuelEU regulation that aims to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) in the EU.