Destinations news

Vision Omonia will open its doors in September to offer contemporary elegance and cultural experiences in the heart of Athens.

Residents and visitors of Alexandroupolis will be able to choose one of 45 electric bicycles available for transportation within the city.

Greek authorities are looking into ways to regulate incoming cruise traffic to popular islands to address congestion.

Tourist traffic to Mykonos and Santorini was slow in the first five months of the year while most of Greece’s regional airports reported increasing inbound traffic.

The Greek island of Skiathos is the second best European island to visit this summer, according to a survey by Lonely Planet.

The cultural heritage and tourism offerings of Attica, Kimolos, Evros, and Ioannina will be highlighted through summer festivals and theatrical performances supported by the Greek tourism board.

The Athens City Festival welcomed 350,000 visitors to over 300 exciting events, including concerts, outdoor activities, parties, gastronomy sessions, and walking tours.

The Municipality of Spetses prioritizes sustainable tourism development and seeks tourism ministry guidance.

Greece has added 19 traditions and customs including the famous Kalamatianos dance, the Patra Carnival, and Crete’s ‘Rizitika’ folk songs to the National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Travel trends and challenges were the focus of the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) Conference held in Halkidiki for the first time.

Seventy supercars are driving from Spain to Athens for a special exhibition at Zappeion Hall as part of the 6to6 Motor Europe Tour 2024.

The true essence of Greece is highlighted in the ‘All You Need is Greece’ art exhibition by Caroline Rovithi, on display until June 30 at the Poseidonion Grand Hotel.

Pride events are attracting travelers to Greece this month with Athens winning over millennials and GenZs picking EuroPride in Thessaloniki.

Actions to promote Attica to Chinese travelers and to increase tourist flows topped the agenda of Attica Region Governor Nikos Hardalias at ITB China 2024.

Road trip fans worldwide have hailed the Greek island of Kefalonia as one of the best destinations for scenic drives.

Greece’s tourism board introduced Syros’ tourism offerings to Turkish journalists and influencers, with the aim of promoting new Greek destinations.

Greek authorities have issued a high alert warning for an imminent heatwave, with temperatures expected to rise up to 42 degrees Celsius in the coming days.

The application procedure through the “Thessaly Evros Pass 2024” platform is scheduled to open by the end of the month.

Developing wine and religious tourism products on the island of Kefalonia is a top priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry.

The life and works of Greek rebetiko legend Vassilis Tsitsanis will be honored with the opening of a new museum in his hometown of Trikala.