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COP28: Global Tourism Leaders Pledge Climate Action

Global tourism sector leaders pledge to take actions to address climate change during COP28 in Dubai.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Holds Traditional Christmas Tree Lighting Event

The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens kicked off the holiday season with the lighting of its 7.5-meter Christmas tree in its lobby.

Athens Welcomes Holidays with Packed Program of Events

Athens is spreading the holiday spirit with dozens of events and happenings around the city until January 1.

CLIA Presents Cruise Industry’s 5-year Action Plan for Greece

CLIA has a plan to maximise the benefits to Greece from cruising and help unlock its potential for sustainable growth as a cruise hub.

Grecotel: 2nd ‘Cretan Way of Life’ Conference Spotlights Mediterranean Diet

The Cretan secret to longevity was presented during the 2nd ‘Cretan Way of Life’ conference organized by Grecotel.

Christmas Tree Lights Up at Syntagma Square, Holiday Season Begins in Athens

Athens’ Christmas tree lit up on Syntagma Square, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Greek capital.

Athens to Light Christmas Tree on Thursday with Concert

Athens lights its Christmas tree on Syntagma Square this Thursday heralding the festive season.

GNTO Collaborates with ECTAA to ‘Green’ the Greek Experience

ECTAA, Europe’s travel agents, and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will host a webinar on “Greening The Greek Experience” in December.

UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri Heritage Prize Goes to Australia’s Gunditjmara Community

The 2023 UNESCO-Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize went to Australia’s Gunditjmara community.

‘Greece Not Suffering from Overtourism’, Say Tourism Professionals

Tourism experts in Greece insist that overtourism is not affecting the country’s tourism sector.

ONOMA Hotel Holds First Silent Disco Party in Thessaloniki

The ONOMA Hotel held Thessaloniki’s first ever Silent Disco Party, an event where people dance to music listened to on wireless headsets.

Xenia 2023: Kourtis Contract to Set New Standards in Hospitality Furnishing

Kourtis Contract will set new standards in hospitality furnishing at the XENIA 2023 expo to take place November 25-27 at Metropolitan Expo in Athens.

Halkidiki Set to See Increase in UK Travelers Next Year

Tourist demand in 2024 from the British market for Halkidiki, Greece is on the rise.

Record-breaking 40th Athens Marathon Sends Message of Peace

“Athens Marathon. The Authentic” 2023 breaks new record with 17,000 runners reaching the finish line.

WTM London 2023 Expo Sees Attendance Soar by 22%

The World Travel Market (WTM) tourism expo in London this year saw 43,727 attendees, a 22% increase on the 35,826 who attended in 2022.

New Greek Tourism Strategy has Four Goals

Greece has a new tourism strategy and will focus on achieving four goals, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.