Destinations news Lefkada Stands Up to Economic Crisis by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 The prefecture and the Local Authorities Union of Lefkada held a press conference recently where the prospects of tourism development for the island in 2009 were discussed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Grevena and Pindos Join LIFE by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 The prefect of Grevena, Dimosthenis Kouptsidis, recently signed the “grant agreement” for the Pindos-Grevena project, which entered the European Union’s LIFE program and will be implemented throughout the Grevena prefecture … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news City of Athens Officially Takes On the ICG’s in 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 The 43rd International Children’s Games in 2009 has been officially taken on by the City of Athens as an agreement was signed recently between the Mayor of Athens Nikitas Kaklamanis … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Awards Greece Comes Second in Travel Habits Poll by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 by Nikos Krinis 1 January 2009 Italy was voted favorite European country in this year’s Telegraph Travel Awards reader’s survey followed by Greece and Switzerland. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Athens Not a Business Center by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 Athens was last on the list of ideal European cities for the accommodation of business. The 19th European Cities Monitor annual survey, carried out by international real estate firm Cushman … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news New Exhibition Center for Piraeus by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 December 2008 A 25-year term contract for the construction and management of the Piraeus port’s new exhibition center in Palataki was recently signed. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Western Macedonia: A Four Season Destination by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 November 2008 A recent familiarization tour of the region of Western Macedonia and specifically to the prefectures of Kozani, Florina, Kastoria and Grevena, brought journalists and travel agents closer to the advantages … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Greek Beaches Stripped of Blue Flags by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2008 Fourteen Greek coasts, winners of the ‘Blue Flags’ international program for environmental education, information and awareness were recently dropped from the 2008 list and lost their award. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Positive Tourism Trend to Athens Continues by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2008 A recent study shows that tourists to Greece’s capital spend more money, visit more sites and keep hotels more profitable, and it appears that the trend will continue. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Alternative Forms of Tourism in Larissa by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2008 Tourism Minister Aris Spiliotopoulos recently visited Larissa and refered to the significant growth prospects of the prefecture. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Promotion of Thessalia Considered a Success by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2008 The promotion campaign of tourist destinations of the region of Thessalia (Larissa, Karditsa, Trikala and Magnessia—Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos) was recently completed with countable results. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Kavala Continues Efforts to Upgrade Services by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 October 2008 The Prefect of Kavala recently referred to a series of improvements that have been made within the prefecture as well as to Thassos Island that includes the improvement of hotel … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Theme Park Planned for Lavrion by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 The plan to construct a theme park in Lavrion, which will resemble the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia and the city Lijiang (Yunnan province in northern China), was … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Chania Calls for Tourist Police on Bicycles by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 The tourism sector of the Chania prefecture recently requested additional policing, advanced services of tourist police and the set up of new police stations in tourist areas. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Argostoli to Receive Makeover by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 Tourism Minister Aris Spiliotopoulos recently announced the immediate transformation of the Xenia hotel in Argostoli (Kefallonia) into a boutique hotel and a modern conference center, which will run all-year round. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Karpathos and Saria Promote Hiking Routes by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 The management agency of the islands of Karpathos and Sarias—a bureau of the Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works—recently organized a scientific conference in the town Olympos of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Central Squares Undergo Facelift by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 The City of Athens recently remodelled Avdi Square in Metaxourgio, increased the amount and quality of greenery, improved lighting and renewed tile surfaces. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Revamped Square in Votanikos by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 by Nikos Krinis 1 August 2008 Athens Mayor Nikitas Kaklamanis recently launched a cool recreational oasis for residents of the Votanikos area—a revamped square on the corner of Spyrou Patsi and Sidirokastrou streets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Grevena Prefecture Chosen for EDEN by GTP editing team 1 July 2008 by GTP editing team 1 July 2008 The tourism development ministry announced the prefectural administration of Grevena is the tourism destination that was chosen to represent Greece in the European Commission’s pilot project “European Destinations of Excellence” … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Second Phase for Anavyssos Tender by GTP editing team 1 June 2008 by GTP editing team 1 June 2008 The tender for the exploitation of the property at Alikes in Anavyssos is currently in its second phase with three contenders in this stage. These are the consortium of Lamda … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
