Destinations news Alimos Marina: Privatization or Professional Yachting Hub by Maria Paravantes 20 June 2019 by Maria Paravantes 20 June 2019 Greek professional yacht owners are claiming that the privatization of the Alimos marina will lead to the decline of the sector, which boosts state coffers by 100 million euros annually. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates SETE: Fine-tuning Tax Policy Key to Stronger Tourism in Greece by Maria Paravantes 10 June 2019 by Maria Paravantes 10 June 2019 Implementing a friendlier-to-investments taxation policy in Greece is key to ensuring the tourism sector’s dynamic future, according to SETE. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ‘Attica Wine & Food Experience’ Takes Greek Hospitality a Step Further by Maria Paravantes 6 June 2019 by Maria Paravantes 6 June 2019 Aiming to promote enotourism, Attica wine producers and related businesses have joined forces to create the Attica Wine and Food Experience network. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Zakynthos Authorities Allow Access to Famed Navagio Beach by Maria Paravantes 5 June 2019 by Maria Paravantes 5 June 2019 Zakynthos authorities have given the green light for access via boat to the world famous Navagio Beach, which had been cordoned off earlier this year after a rockfall. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Long-term Rental Property Market in Athens Gaining Lost Ground by Maria Paravantes 30 May 2019 by Maria Paravantes 30 May 2019 Athens’ rental property market is picking up pace after the economic crisis and the onslaught of short-term rental options, says Eurobank Property Services. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Rhodes Travels Back in Time with Medieval Rose Festival by Maria Paravantes 29 May 2019 by Maria Paravantes 29 May 2019 A magical journey back in time kicks off this weekend on Rhodes, where the exciting sights and sounds of the Middle Ages come to life in the Medieval City. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Zakynthos Authorities Submit Navagio Theme Park Plan to Ministry by Maria Paravantes 23 May 2019 by Maria Paravantes 23 May 2019 Zakynthos authorities have submitted a plan to the tourism ministry, for the overhaul of the area at the Navagio beach, in the aftermath of a landslide incident earlier this year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Archaeological Sites Greek Culture Ministry Sets Out to Make Delos Islet an Open Museum by Maria Paravantes 20 May 2019 by Maria Paravantes 20 May 2019 The Greek Culture Ministry announced plans to transform the historic island of Delos, in the Cyclades, into an open museum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AirHelp: Athens Airport Ranks 3rd Among World’s Best by Maria Paravantes 9 May 2019 by Maria Paravantes 9 May 2019 Athens International Airport has been ranked third in AirHelp’s 7th annual listing of the world’s best airports and airlines for 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese Paves Way for Alternative Tourism with 1st ALTE Show by Maria Paravantes 2 May 2019 by Maria Paravantes 2 May 2019 The 1st ALTE Peloponnese Tourism Exhibition is a fact aiming to serve as a reference point for alternative tourism offerings in the Peloponnese region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News Athens’ Psyrri Quarter Evolving into Airbnb Neighborhood by Maria Paravantes 25 April 2019 by Maria Paravantes 25 April 2019 The once buzzing Athens neighborhood of Psyrri is coming back to life as more and more buyers invest in short-term rentals, boutique hotels and accommodation facilities. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Western Crete Study Sees Rise in Traveler Satisfaction, Numbers by Maria Paravantes 23 April 2019 by Maria Paravantes 23 April 2019 Travelers to Western Crete appear to be satisfied with restaurant services, accommodation, local hospitality and transport, according to a recent study. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Peloponnese Tourism Professionals Working to Create the Arcadia Riviera by Maria Paravantes 23 April 2019 by Maria Paravantes 23 April 2019 Actions are underway to put dozens of Kynouria’s small mountain and coastal villages on the tourism map, while creating experiences that will bring tourists back to Arcadia. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Home Sharing Breathes Life into Underdeveloped Athens Neighborhoods by Maria Paravantes 17 April 2019 by Maria Paravantes 17 April 2019 The growing Airbnb phenomenon in Greece is now penetrating underdeveloped neighborhoods in Athens, breathing life and creating new conditions of safety and business activity. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Sea Tourism Athens Among World’s Top 15 Maritime Capitals by Maria Paravantes 15 April 2019 by Maria Paravantes 15 April 2019 Athens is among the leading 15 maritime capitals and in the top two shipping centers of the world, according to the “Leading Maritime Capitals of the World” report for 2019. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Action Plan to Transform Arcadia into the ‘Tuscany of Greece’ by Maria Paravantes 10 April 2019 by Maria Paravantes 10 April 2019 The Arcadia Chamber has plans to turn the area into the “Tuscany of Greece” and Tripoli into a citybreak destination that will serve as a base for the entire region. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Event News Obama Says ‘Concrete Demands’ Necessary for Gov’ts to Take Tourism Seriously by Maria Paravantes 5 April 2019 by Maria Paravantes 5 April 2019 “Concrete and specific” demands from stakeholders can take tourism to the next level,” said former US president Barack Obama during the WTTC 2019 Global Summit in Seville, Spain. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Piraeus Port Master Plan Runs into More Obstacles by Maria Paravantes 3 April 2019 by Maria Paravantes 3 April 2019 A 600-million-euro investment for the expansion of Piraeus Port is up in the air after a decision by the Central Archaeological Council. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Wonder Navagio Beach Re-opens to Visitors by Maria Paravantes 2 April 2019 by Maria Paravantes 2 April 2019 Greece’s Navagio beach, located on the Ionian island of Zakynthos, will re-open for the summer season after authorities and experts identified safe zones. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Greek Gov’t to Name Financial Advisor for 23 Smaller Airport Projects by Maria Paravantes 27 March 2019 by Maria Paravantes 27 March 2019 The Greek Transport Ministry will name a financial advisor in the coming period to move ahead with the exploitation of 23 smaller airports across Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail