Destinations news

The Greek city of Kalamata in August will host the 2nd Peloponnese Beer Festival, an event dedicated exclusively to craft beer.

The villages of Fiskardo, Perdika and Arnaia are Greece’s nominees for the “Best Tourism Villages” 2022 label, an initiative launched by the UNWTO to promote the role of rural tourism.

A new ferry service connecting Thessaloniki in Greece and the Turkish town of Izmir with a stopover at Lesvos is scheduled to begin services in July.

Passenger ferry company Minoan Lines will add the Greek island of Tinos to its Heraklion-Piraeus itinerary due to increased passenger traffic expected in July.

Livadia, a town in Central Greece, will soon get two electric mini buses that will serve commuters in it historic center.

Establishing the island of Aegina into a year-round destination is a top priority, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

American Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal on Wednesday, June 29, will be on the Greek island of Spetses to attend the avant-premiere of her film The Lost Daughter.

Athens is among the “biggest movers” up the The Global Liveability Index 2022 released by Economist Intelligence (EIU), which examines the challenges to urban living in 173 cities.

A new tourism project budgeted at 840 million euros to be erected in the coastal town of Saronida, eastern Attica, has been approved by Greek authorities.

Deloitte will develop a new comprehensive strategy for small Greek islands, aiming to support their efforts in tapping into the benefits of the green economy and digital innovation.

The Municipality of Athens has launched a “Heat Alert” system, informing residents and visitors of extreme hot weather and providing information on protection measures.

Europe ushered in summer this week with a surge in Covid-19 cases and a warning by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) that Omicron subvariants may lead …

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting the lesser-known Greek destination of Evros with the “Vast Purple of Evros” agritourism project showcasing the cultivation of lavender in the area.

Greece welcomed the first passenger ferry from Cyprus this week, marking the beginning of a highly discussed maritime connection between the two countries.

The Region of Attica is finalizing actions required to establish a Destination Management Organization (DMO) for the promotion of the areas in its responsibility. 

Museums across Greece are invited to gain certification through the Greek Museum Recognition and Certification System launched by the Culture Ministry.

The “Smart Cities” program in Greece is entering its second phase and will open to 315 municipalities in July.

Heraklion on the island of Crete is second world’s safest family-friendly vacation destination, according to a survey by The Family Vacation Guide.

The archaeological site of Nemea in Greece has received the 2021 European Heritage Label by the European Commission.

German travel show “Wunderschön” in August will run a feature dedicated to Halkidiki’s tourism offerings and unique local products.