Destinations news

Celebrity Cruises has announced a revamped Caribbean program for Summer 2024, featuring visits to Royal Caribbean’s private island and increased year-round sailings.

The home of Zisis Economou on Skiathos now stands as a museum, showcasing the Greek poet’s literary legacy through augmented reality technology.

Loutraki tourism stakeholders are aiming to attract more tourists who stay longer and spend more.

Patra will be one of the next Greek cities to appear in an upcoming “Greekend” campaign and receive promotion as an ideal city break destinations.

Visitors to Mykonos will be able to learn more about the popular island and get around easier thanks to a new smart sign system.

Navarino Challenge, an award-winning Greek sports tourism event, in October will return to Costa Navarino for its 11th edition with Olympic athletes and a focus on wellness and nutrition.

The archaeological site of Hadrian’s Library in the center of Athens will host a set of free performances as part of the 4th ‘The Stones Speak’ cultural program.

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens increased in the first five months of the year over 2022 but were still down over the same period in pre-Covid 2019.

Uber is offering a new service to visitors and locals of Mykonos: Boat, an on-demand private boat charter bookable through the Uber app.

Kalavryta in the Peloponnese is one of Greece’s nominees for the “Best Tourism Villages” label, an initiative launched by the UNWTO to promote the role of rural tourism.

The beach of the Neptune Luxury Resort on Kos has once again been awarded with the prestigious “Blue Flag” eco-label.

The city of Athens for 35 days will transform into one big stage to host theater and music events for all in a number of locations throughout the city.

Athens and Thessaloniki are seeing a hotel boom as increasing tourist arrivals boost occupancy levels.

Travel intelligence provider Mabrian has revealed the top five LGTBQ+ friendly European destinations based on traveller satisfaction.

A new online video campaign has been released to promote Thessaloniki as a cultural and culinary city break destination.

The NJV Athens Plaza Hotel has refurbished its outdoor Plaza Café, offering an ideal meeting point right in the heart of Athens for guests and visitors.

The main marina on the island of Skiathos is set to be revamped with the master plan expected to be presented by the end of June.

Gathering material for an upcoming book, Polish author Monika Witkowska climbed Mount Olympus and reached Mytikas, its highest peak, at 2,917 meters.

The Anthemus Sea Beach Hotel and Spa in Halkidiki has carried out a successful eco-friendly program, reducing emissions and boosting energy efficiency .

Elio’s, a concept restaurant by chef Ari Vezené, has opened at NOŪS Santorini with a New York trattoria vibe, serving locally sourced Italian-American cuisine.