Destinations news

Greek authorities have imposed a curfew and music ban on the popular island of Mykonos to contain the spread of Covid-19.

The Athens Municipality and the GNTO are joining forces to promote the Greek capital as a leading international tourism destination.

Greece’s unvaccinated workers in tourism, coastal shipping and the F&B sector in areas where Covid-19 cases have increased will have to test for the virus twice a week.

Greek authorities are examining a new round of measures to address a surge in positive Covid-19 cases on the islands due to the spread of the Delta variant.

Six business groups have expressed an interest in acquiring a concession for the marina of Kalamaria in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, according to the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF).

A total of 140 concerts, art shows, theater and dance performances are scheduled to take place across Greece in the next two months, the culture ministry announced.

The Athens Municipality will soon announce a tender for the redevelopment of Theatrou Square near the center of the Greek capital, worth 1.9 million euros.

The northern port city of Thessaloniki recently welcomed Celestyal Cruises’ Olympia ship, which started sailings to the Greek islands and Cyprus in June.

Plans for Greece’s first ‘green’ skyscraper, to go up along the Athenian Riviera as part of The Ellinikon project, were recently presented by Lamda Development.

Metaxas Group presented its sustainability report and future plans during an immersive media event on the island of Crete.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently inaugurated a new marina in the small town of Benitses on the island of Corfu.

The Municipality of Athens has adopted smart technology solutions to increase the levels of cleanliness and accessibility in the Greek capital.

Greek Governor Giorgos Patoulis is aiming to make the Attica Region the perfect 12-month destination thanks to its diverse options and “cosmopolitan charm”.

A total of 9,000 homes with going rates as high as 25,000 euros/m2 will be constructed at Hellinikon along the Athenian Riviera, according to the head of Lamda Development that …

The Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, located in the Region of the Ionian Islands in Greece, has become a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

The concessionaire operating the Gouvia Marina on the island of Corfu was granted a 15-year extension of its lease deal by Greece’s Public Properties Company (​ETAD).

Straight from the isles of the Ionian Sea, NBA legend Magic Johnson is giving the world a ‘tour’ of Greece this week via his vivid twitter travel posts.

Greek parliament has approved a permanent reduction by 30 percent in VAT applicable to five Eastern Aegean islands.

The Municipality of Athens has revamped three more landmark fountains in neighborhoods near the city center.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this summer is supporting sports and gastronomy events taking place in popular Greek destinations.