Destinations news

Tourism professionals from Thessaloniki and 15 foreign countries will have the opportunity to network at the online ‘CΟΝΝΕCT Tourism & Travel Event’ to be held next week.

Greek authorities have announced strict lockdown measures for Kalymnos, following a significant rise of Covid-19 infections on the island.

Works for the upgrade of the Elefsina archaeological site, located near Athens, are expected to be completed by 2022.

Alonissos Mayor Petros Vafinis has proposed the creation of an underwater archaeological park – the first of its kind in Greece.

Transportation in Greece will be disrupted on May 4 and May 6 due to walkouts and strikes.

Organized beaches in Greece will open on May 15 when the country opens for tourism, according to Greek Secretary General for Trade and Consumer Protection Panagiotis Stampoulidis.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish Ithaki and Kefalonia as alternative tourism destinations, according to Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

Greece’s Authentic Marathon Swim will be held for the second consecutive year at Pefki in Istiaia–Edipsos on Evia during July 2-4.

The world famous house of Dior is scheduled to present its “Croisière 2022” collection in Athens on June 17.

The ‘Can’t miss Thessaloniki’ campaign aims to set the northern Greece destination as a ‘top of mind’ choice for international travelers.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting two virtual events that will promote the popular destinations of Thessaloniki and Crete.

The city of Lamia in Central Greece will host the 2021 Acropolis Rally, scheduled to take place in Greece between September 9-12.

The Municipality of Athens and its tourism partners are preparing for the reopening of Greek tourism in mid-May, aiming to provide the city’s visitors with safe experiences.

The Greek Shipping Ministry will launch a tender for a new ferry service to connect Thessaloniki with the Sporades islands three times a week.

The 7th Travel Trade Athens event has brought together executives of leading tourism enterprises from Greece and abroad.

Four destinations in Central Macedonia were recently promoted through an episode of popular adventure reality TV show Pekin Express.

Fraport Greece has high hopes for Makedonia Airport which serves the northern port of Thessaloniki, the country’s second largest city.

The Municipality of Athens is planning to revamp more squares and make more streets for pedestrians only, in the city’s commercial center.

The Athens Epidaurus Festival, one of Greece’s most significant cultural events, has launched a new brand identity, with the aim to initiate a new era of cultural creation.

Aiming to prevent accidents on Greek coasts, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has joined forces with the Safe Water Sports NGO.