Destinations news

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced that it intends to make changes to the institutional framework that concerns diving tourism in Greece.

Thessaloniki will soon welcome its own innovation and technology park where fresh ideas will be able to find support and evolve into the new technologies of tomorrow.

The culprits behind a massive oil spill off the coast of Salamina, near Athens, caused by a sunken tanker two years ago, have still not faced any penalties, according to WWF Greece.

The Greek island of Mykonos was recently named best Star LGBTQ+ Destination and received the first prize at the Travel Bulletin Star Awards 2019.

The hiking trails of Thessaly in Greece were promoted to German professionals during the TourNatur 2019 alternative tourism exhibition held in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Works are moving full speed ahead so that the Amphipolis site, where the largest ancient Macedonian tomb was discovered, can open to the public.

The tourism product of Northern Greece was on the meeting agenda of Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and Central Macedonia Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas.

The Greek Shipping Ministry is looking into ways to boost funding for remote island ferry services and ship lease, following problems on the Samothrace – Alexandroupolis route.

The Sunday Times Travel Magazine promotes the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki as an “instant escape” destination for British travelers.

Crete’s first Exploration Children’s Museum has opened its doors to create and offer new educational experiences to families and their young ones.

Improving Thessaloniki’s infrastructure and standard of living are among the key priorities of the Greek government, according to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Three major cultural projects are scheduled to move into implementation phase in the upcoming period, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

Seajets’ Andros Jet catamaran on Monday, September 9, resumed services on the Samothrace – Alexandroupolis ferry route.

Greece will officially request the temporary return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens for the 1821-2021 bicentennial celebrations.

The high-end resort Elounda Hills is one step closer to implementation after the Agios Nikolaos Municipality approved the construction of a marina on the premises.

Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently launched a series of policy meetings with regional governors from Epirus, for the creation of a regional tourism council.

The Greek city of Thessaloniki will host a number of leading Indian enterprises for the 84th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), which will be held from September 7-15.

The Region of Crete has launched a new online campaign, aiming to promote the island’s authentic winter experiences and tourism offerings.

The Thessaloniki Port Authority has entered into a deal with Hill International for the project management of the port’s Pier VI extension.

Halkidiki’s tourism offerings were recently presented to Dutch tour operators in the cities of Amsterdam and Almere in The Netherlands.