Destinations news

The Portico of Philip V at the archaeological site of Delos in the Cyclades will be the first to undergo restoration with funding by the Paul and Alexandra Canellopoulos Foundation.

The Region of Epirus is aiming to offer visitors a chance to experience the destination’s history by walking on the Epirus Trail, a 400-kilometer footpath.

Thessaloniki is winning over the crowds thanks to the experiences it offers, hotel satisfaction and consistency in its services, according to a survey presented recently by the city’s hotels association.

Travelers looking for tranquility, but also alternative forms of tourism, will be more than satisfied with a stay at the Gorgiani Guesthouse in Western Fthiotida.

The number of Greeks selecting local destinations for the Easter holidays is set to rise compared to last year, according to a trivago survey.

Thessaloniki has launched Greece’s first citywide resilience strategy, as part of its participation in the 100 Resilient Cities (100RC) initiative pioneered by The Rockefeller Foundation.

Representatives from 25 leading travel agencies from abroad have come to know the main attractions and cuisine of Veria in Greece.

An integrated marketing plan for Thessaly that aims to strengthen the region’s brand and attract visitors from new markets was presented recently.

The City of Athens is proceeding with its scheme to revamp the commercial center of Athens by creating two new pedestrianized streets, which will be accessible as of April 1.

The Holocaust Museum and Education Center for Human Rights will open its doors in 2019, according to Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris.

The Northern Sporades island of Alonissos has yet again gained recognition for its commitment to sustainable practices and policies clinching an award during this year’s Mediterranean Panorama 2017, held recently …

Spyrou Philoxenia has expanded its presence in the Sporades island group with the addition of the three-star Agnanti Hotel on Alonnisos to its portfolio.

The South Aegean Region is preparing to apply for inclusion of the Aegean Diet on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Crete, Santorini and Rhodes are in the top 20 of TripAdvisor’s top Travelers’ Choice Destinations in Europe for 2017, based on the preferences of travelers.

Residents and professionals of Crete are placing their bets on the completion of the Kastelli Airport, which will in the process include parallel infrastructure works such as road networks thus …

The Tourism Ministry is focusing on actions to boost tourism on Greek islands that experienced a string of negative publicity due to refugee flows.

Greek government agreements with Fraport Greece for the management of 14 regional airports are in accordance with EU law, the European Commission said.

Five key areas in Athens are to undergo major transformation works aiming to make the Greek capital sustainable, safe and a leading tourist destination.

Greek beaches have consecutively been listed in the top three spots of the highly coveted Blue Flags Program, the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) said on occasion …

German travelers are all the more keen on visiting Thessaloniki, the city’s hotel association said following the ITB Berlin travel show last week.