Destinations news

The trail network of Amorgos is expected to be upgraded with the addition of new signs, as part of efforts to further develop hiking tourism on the island.

Animasyros, the annual festival dedicated to the art of animation, in September will return to Syros for its 13th edition, which will focus on the UK animation market.

Eleven municipalities bordering with Mt Hymettus have tabled a plan for the preservation of the area’s natural habitat.

The Aegean island of Patmos and the northern Greek city of Drama will present their local products and recipes during the “Greek Breakfast” culinary event, to be held during the …

The Ionian Islands Region is looking to implement a sustainable destination development plan to drive tourism growth and improve competitiveness.

Hospitality professionals on Crete are sceptical about revenue data released recently by the Bank of Greece, arguing that the figure was much lower than reported.

The Greek port of Piraeus is expected to play a major role in MSC Cruises’ Eastern Mediterranean cruise programme in 2021, with guests embarking there for the first time.

Rhodes is next in line for the implementation of a pilot plan for the sustainable development of the destination.

The Greek Shipping Ministry has given the green light to two coastal ferry companies to operate certain routes to the Greek islands.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish a new tourism destination brand identity for the Aegean island of Kos.

The European Commission has approved an investment of 255 million euros from the Cohesion Fund to construct the Lamia-Xyniada motorway section in Central Greece.

Special tourism campaigns will launch for the Greek islands that have been affected by migrant flows.

The Northeastern Greek town of Alexandroupolis emerged as a favorite travel destination for visitors from Turkey in 2019, marking an 11% rise.

Around 20,000 18-year-olds are set to receive a travel pass to Europe under the fourth and latest round of DiscoverEU, an initiative of the European Commission.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is looking to establish a partnership between Corfu’s “Achilleion” and Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace.

Achieving increasing numbers of arrivals and revenues for the fourth consecutive year, the South Aegean Region said that 2019 was its best year yet.

Santorini authorities have teamed up with the EBRD to create a destination management plan that will keep the inflow of tourists at sustainable levels.

North Aegean island authorities announced a general strike for 22 January, in protest to the refugee crisis which has impacted local communities and strained resources.

Aiming to attract more tourists this year, the Municipality of Lipsi has launched a video promoting the area’s tourism offerings and unique natural beauty.

Municipal authorities on the Aegean islands impacted by the increasing influx of refugees are calling on the government to take immediate action.