Destinations news

Athens ranks 2nd among top foodie destinations, praised for its traditional dishes like bougatsa and moussaka, offering great value and a unique culinary experience.

Rhodes will host the International Sea Tourism Festival featuring leading maritime professionals, yachting companies and premium global brands.

Gastronomy will shine at two festivals in Greece: the 3rd Gastronomic Cinema Festival in Ioannina and the Piraeus Taste Festival, showcasing food, culture, and culinary delights.

Pieria impresses Dutch journalists with its unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and the rare combination of Mount Olympus’ peaks and nearby seaside.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that residence permits will be issued to individuals investing 250,000 euros in Greek startups.

A new ETC report on crises affecting tourism highlights several case studies, including Greece’s heatwaves and wildfires, and examines the response plans implemented to safeguard lives.

The Greek Culture Ministry is launching significant restoration projects to promote Kastoria’s historical monuments and showcase its cultural heritage.

The project encompasses significant historical monuments within the regional unit, with the goal of improving their accessibility and ensuring their restoration.

Brown Hotels Greece has become an international case study on “Think with Google” for leveraging AI to double its revenue while reducing the average cost per booking.

American Airlines will introduce a fourth daily flight connecting Greece and the US in summer 2025, adding a route between Charlotte, North Carolina — its second-largest hub — and Athens.

The brand-new Whispers Rooftop Restaurant Bar at Amalia Hotel Athens offers guests and visitors an elevated dining experience overlooking the city.

Expanding Greece’s marina network is an essential part of the government’s strategy to boost tourism.

The 88th Thessaloniki International Fair will feature 1,300 global exhibitors in a 32,000 sq.m. exhibition space, showcasing the latest market innovations.

The KOUZINA 2024 festival will highlight Florina’s gastronomy with a three-day program featuring local recipes and cultural events.

During his visit to the flood-hit Region of Thessaly, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that over €3 billion will be allocated for support, restoration, and infrastructure projects.

A long-awaited project set to elevate southern Peloponnese on the Mediterranean tourism and yachting map has taken a significant step forward.

Thessaloniki is preparing for a major overhaul of its public transportation system with the metro’s opening, alongside new bus routes and ticketing options.

The Greek Maritime Golf Event, a premier golf event, is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary on September 5-8, 2024, at Costa Navarino in Messinia.

The Greek Environment Ministry will impose a construction freeze in Santorini’s Caldera zone to address concerns over landslides.

The Region of the Ionian Islands is advancing plans to establish a twinning arrangement with Shandong Province in China, aiming to further strengthen bilateral relations.