Destinations news

Α special Wine Tourism Tour will take place in Rethymno, Crete, on November 10, to celebrate World Wine Tourism Day 2019.

Lonely Planet has included Athens, Greece, on the list of the 10 Best-value Destinations for an Affordable Adventure in 2020.

Astypalea should invest in marine tourism and take advantage of its prime geographical position, says Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas.

Greece has entered a deal with Chinese carrier Juneyao Air for direct flights between Shanghai and Athens starting July 2020.

EBRD has unveiled two pilot destination management schemes for Santorini and Rhodes, setting priorities and providing action plans for the next decade.

The Elounda Hills tourism investment on Crete is one step closer to implementation following the signing of a joint-ministerial decision.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has given the green light for the operation of the Kyllini thermal springs in the Peloponnese.

Focused on improving the quality of tourism services, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced plans for the upgrade of tourism studies across all levels.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is aiming for the Ionian Islands to follow a new direction towards sustainable tourism development.

The ownership of the five-star Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, located in Halkidiki, northern Greece, recently changed hands.

Thessbrunch, the popular culinary initiative of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, will continue to serve brunch in November in hotels around the city.

Eirini Giorgoudiou, a young Greek chef representing the South Aegean Region, was announced as the winner of the “European Young Chef Award 2019” contest.

Athens, Thessaloniki and Tinos topped the list of the most popular destinations in Greece for Greek travelers during September, according to INSETE.

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced its new pricing policy and discounted rates for entrance to sites and museums across Greece, effective as of November 1.

The creation of large park spaces in Athens’ underdeveloped inner-city neighborhoods can contribute greatly to the overall quality of life, according to research firm diaNEOsis

Halkidiki in northern Greece was the host destination to 150 beauty queens from India for the Haut Monde Mrs India Worldwide 2019 beauty pageant.

The European Union has accepted the UK’s request to extend the Brexit deadline until January 31, 2020.

Two destination management plans for Rhodes and Santorini are now open for feedback after the completion of a pilot program by EBRD.

Fifteen film offices will be open and ready to facilitate cinema and TV productions at Greek locations in 2020.

Chania on Crete is competing in the 2020 Access City Award event, a European Commission competition that aims to celebrate efforts of cities to be more accessible.