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MovieWeb: Skopelos on List of Films with Beautiful Beach Settings

The Greek island of Skopelos is on MovieWeb’s list of destinations with the most beautiful beach settings featured in successful movie productions.

Minister: Greece’s Tourism Strategy Focuses on Sustainability

Greece has four major challenges to meet in order to successfully protect its marine environment and achieve sustainability, it was announced at the 2nd Blue Economy Forum.

National Geographic to Promote Crete’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Geoparks

The Region of Crete has partnered with National Geographic to promote its UNESCO biosphere reserves and geoparks.

Attica’s Coastal Area, Islands Still Unknown to Foreign Travelers

Attica’s coastal area and islands are still unknown to many of the Greek capital’s foreign visitors, according to a survey by GBR Consulting.

Rhodes Named Top Sustainable Destination for 2022

Rhodes has been named Top Sustainable Destination for 2022 by DiscoverCars online platform.

Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up

Investment activity in Athens’ hospitality industry is picking up pace with some 5,000 hotel rooms currently under construction, says GBR Consulting.

Greek Maritime Golf Event Returns for 8th Year

The Greek Maritime Golf Event, the leading golf tournament for the maritime community, will return for the 8th year in September at Costa Navarino in Messinia.

Athens Tourism to Cover Lost Ground in 2nd Semester, Says AIA Chief

Athens’ tourism industry will cover lost ground and start to rebound during the second semester of 2022, according to Athens International Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis.

‘Travel Trade Athens’ Comes Back as Live Event in May

The 8th Travel Trade Athens will return to the Greek capital as a live event during May 9-10.

Athens’ Cultural Sites, Covid-19 Safety Measures Attract Visitors in 2021

Athens’ cultural sites and Covid-19 safety measures were among the main reasons why leisure travelers chose to visit the Greek capital in 2021, a survey reveals.

Athens Makes Top 10 ‘Best European Cities for a Romantic Dinner’ List

Athens, Greece, ranks sixth best European city for a romantic dinner, according to a top 10 list compiled by Uswitch.

Greece Holds Talks with Italy for Parthenon Frieze Fragment to Stay in Athens

Greece and Italy continue discussions on the permanent return of a Parthenon fragment, from the collection of the Archaeological Museum Antonino Salinas, to Athens.

Piraeus Port Authority Among Most Sustainable Companies in Greece for 2022

The Piraeus Port Authority is included on the list of the “Most Sustainable Companies in Greece for 2022” released by the QualityNet Foundation.

Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort Santorini will Open for 2022 in April

Santorini, one of the most popular Greek islands, in April will see the opening of the Radisson Blu Zaffron, a boho-chic resort combining luxury hospitality with Cycladic architecture, for the 2022 season.

Air France Resumes Flights to US, Expands Services to Canada

Air France will resume flights between Paris and the cities of New York, Denver and Dallas, while it will further expand its services to Canada.

Varvakeios Agora: Athens Municipality Revamping City’s Central Market

The Municipality of Athens has announced the revamp of the lower side of Varvakeios, the Greek capital’s central market.

Alkyon Hotel Skiathos to Upgrade to 4-Star

The Alkyon Hotel Skiathos on the Greek island of Skiathos is undergoing a major renovation to upgrade to a four-star property.

Katikies Hotels on Mykonos, Santorini Partner with Michelin-starred Chef Botrini

Katikies has announced its new collaboration with Michelin-starred Chef Ettore Botrini across its hotels on the islands of Santorini and Mykonos.

UNWTO Announces 1st Global Youth Tourism Summit

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will hold the 1st Global Youth Tourism Summit in Sorrento, Italy, during June 27 - July 3.

Greece Sets Aside €2.1m to Upgrade Cultural Monuments in Kastoria

The Greek Culture Ministry will allocate 2.1 million euros for the upgrade of cultural monuments in the area of Kastoria, western Macedonia.