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Conference Tourism in Greece Sees Heavy Losses from Covid-19

Over 95% of the international events scheduled to take place in Greece in 2020 have been canceled or postponed due to the Covid-19 crisis.

New Chairman Appointed at Athens International Airport

George Aronis, a senior executive with a long career in the banking sector, has been appointed as the new chairman of Athens International Airport.

New ‘Glyfada Maritime Golf Event’ in September

The Glyfada Maritime Golf Event, a new golf tournament for the shipping community, will take place on September 19, at the Glyfada Golf course.

Over Half of Hotels on South Aegean Islands Follow Covid-19 Health Protocols

Over half of the hotels on the Greek islands in the South Aegean Region are operating under health protocols against Covid-19, says an ITEP analysis.

Campaign Invites the Greeks to Discover… Greece!

Aiming to boost domestic travel, Marketing Greece has launched a campaign that introduces Greece's popular and lesser-known destinations to Greek travelers.

The Authentic Marathon Swim in Greece to Welcome World Class Athletes

Top athletes from all over the world will participate in The Authentic Marathon Swim, a prime sports tourism event to take place on Evia, Greece, during September 4-6.

Athens Democracy Forum 2020 to Be Held Online

The Athens Democracy Forum will be held as a virtual event this year, during September 30 – October 2, with free online participation.

Zakynthos: Special Offers for Greeks to Boost Domestic Travel

Aiming to boost domestic travel this year, tourism entrepreneurs on the island of Zakynthos have launched an innovative discount program for Greeks.

Travelport: Free Airline Health & Safety Tracker to Boost Travel Confidence

Travelport has launched its Airline Health & Safety Tracker to meet demand from travelers and travel agents for information on airline health and safety measures.

Hilton Athens Hotel Reopens its Galaxy Bar & Restaurant

The Hilton Athens Hotel has reopened its top floor Galaxy Bar & Restaurant, which offers signature cocktails, unique dining options and stunning views of the Greek capital.

Michalis Mavropoulos Appointed New CEO of Liknoss

Michalis Mavropoulos has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Liknoss, a leading technology company specializing in reservation systems.

TripAdvisor: Best Hotels in Greece on 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards List

Over 20 Greek hotels, located in some of the country’s most popular tourism destinations, are included on TripAdvisor's 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards for Hotels list.

Samos Invites Travelers to Explore its Alternative Tourism Side

The Municipality of Eastern Samos has launched a new website that offers information on the alternative tourism activities and products offered on the island.

Greece’s First Underwater Museum Makes Headlines in Int’l Media

Greece’s first underwater museum, located off the coast of the islet of Peristera near Alonissos, has attracted the attention of international media.

Navarino Challenge 2020: New Sports Activities and Experiences

New sports activities and experiences await people of all ages at the Navarino Challenge 2020 that will take place at Costa Navarino during October 16-18.

South Aegean Islands Promoted as Sports Tourism Destinations – Video

The South Aegean Region has released a new video to promote the Cyclades and Dodecanese islands as prime sports tourism destinations.

Thessaly Becomes First ‘Bike Friendly’ Region in Greece

Thessaly has become the first “Bike Friendly” region in Greece, following the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between regional authorities and NatTour.

Minoan Lines Officially Inaugurates Kydon Palace Cruise Ferry

Minoan Lines officially inaugurated "Kydon Palace", the newest cruise ferry of its fleet, during a ceremony held at the port of Piraeus.

WTM London and UNWTO to Partner with WTTC for 2020 Ministers’ Summit

WTM London and UNWTO will partner with the WTTC for the 2020 Ministers’ Summit, which will focus on the challenges global tourism is facing due to Covid-19.

Free Full Moon Cultural Events in Greece on August 3

Greece this year will mark the August full moon with a number of free events at its archaeological sites, monuments and museums.