Destinations news

Starting May 20, and phased out in June, an e-ticketing system allowing admission to Greek museums and sites will take effect, according to the culture ministry.

Greece’s privatization agency HRADF has announced the pre-selected investment schemes for the second phase of the international tender for the marina of Alimos.

Thessaloniki is promoting its image as a MICE destination, determined to let the industry know that it can successfully host corporate meetings, conferences and events.

The first call for municipality applications for free Wi-Fi hotspots will open on May 15, according to the European Commission.

Sustainable tourism practices are essential for Central Macedonia, according to the region’s deputy governor Ioannis Giorgos.

Prior to the launch of direct flights from Bucharest to Kalamata in June, the Peloponnese Region held a fam trip for Romanian tour operators.

Lines 2 and 3 of the Athens metro will not operate on Monday, May 14, due to a 24-hour strike announced by metro workers.

The Region of South Aegean has joined forces with Fraport Greece to attract new air connections to the airports of Rhodes, Kos, Santorini and Mykonos.

Some 28 cruise ships are set to approach Milos by October 17, according to the Municipal Port Fund, with new ferry links making the island even more accessible.

SACEN International announced Greece as the leading tourism destination in the Mediterranean and southeastern Europe for 2018.

In a bid to boost tourism, Greek airline Ellinair has announced the launch of three weekly flights connecting Athens with the island of Rhodes as of June.

Bus line X80, which connects the center of Athens with Piraeus Port, has been relaunched to facilitate Greek passengers and tourists during their travels.

The highly anticipated waterway project in the Peloponnese city of Patra is set to move into the next phase with a call for interest expected to be announced this month.

The Prince of Wales, Charles, accompanied by his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles, will be arriving in Athens on Wednesday.

The island of Rhodes will host the 4th International Summer School on Big Data Analysis in Earth Sciences, which will focus on the simulation of environmental systems.

Alternate Economy Minister Alexis Charitsis stressed the importance of the diversification of the tourist product for the growth of North Aegean islands.

The Region of Crete has managed to secure EU funds for the third phase of works on the archaeological site of the small island of Spinalonga.

The government is supporting North Aegean islanders towards securing a better future, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Western Crete travel operators are calling on Fraport Greece to take measures in order to make the Chania Airport competitive by adopting a flexible pricing policy.

Τhe Sani/Ikos Group has announced the grand opening of a 110-million-euro investment on Corfu, set to treat its guests to its Infinite Lifestyle brand of holidays.