Destinations news

Television crews from Russia, France and Belgium are expected to visit Greece in May to film popular and lesser known tourism destinations.

Shops located in tourism areas in Greece will open 30 Sundays a year, according to Economy Minister Dimitris Papadimitriou.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently visited Alexandroupolis, the island of Thassos and Kavala, where she met with local authorities and tourism professionals.

Aiming to find ways to tackle inner-city crime, Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis met with community groups, academics, police authorities and experts.

The 1st “Patmos Revelation” will host Greek Olympic and world champions, professional and amateur athletes and will include running and open water swimming races.

Lesvos hoteliers are calling for emergency measures to give the island a boost following the negative impact of the refugee crisis on local tourism.

The northern Greece region of Halkidiki has attracted investors who have placed over 300 million euros in hospitality projects over the last five years.

US magazine “Money” has named Crete a “Best European Destination” due to its numerous attractions and competitive prices.

The North Aegean Region has presented plans for a far-reaching promotional campaign with the aim to showcase the tourism offerings of its islands.

A total of 2.5 million euros has been allocated for excavation and restoration works at the ancient Amphipolis site in northern Greece.

MOMus, the new Thessaloniki Museum Body, will function as an umbrella organization that will feature unique collections, diverse art series and photo exhibits of Greek and international artists.

The City of Athens and AEGEAN have launched joint initiatives to support the Greek capital as a year round destination, as arrivals continue to rise.

A new project expected to offer a brand new experience to visitors of the Zagori region through mobile apps and augmented reality has launched.

Piraeus Municipal authorities are proceeding with a 15m euros redevelopment program to transform the port city into a major tourism destination.

Additional flights, bus and train routes in Greece have been announced to facilitate Easter holidaymakers.

The Parnassos Ski Center in Greece is inviting ski lovers to hit the slopes before the 2016-2017 ski season ends on April 23.

Special traffic measures will be put into effect on Greece’s national highways as of Holy Thursday due to the Easter holidays.

The journey from Athens to Patra, one of Greece’s major port cities, will now take only an hour and 40 minutes, following the opening of the new Olympia Odos motorway.

The Halkidiki Tourism Organization has embarked on a series of promotional activities in the Italian market, aiming to attract more visitors from Italy to Halkidiki this year.

Media reports claim that Caesars Entertainment Corporation is interested in building a massive entertainment complex in Hellenikon, south of Athens.