Destinations news

The Acropolis Museum, one of the most popular museums in Athens and across Greece, will open its doors with free admission on two special occasions this month.

Greece now boasts more Blue Flag beaches than ever before with 617 in total, according to the 2023 Blue Flag quality award list.

Greece is gaining popularity for its wine tourism experiences, with a 41% increase in searches for wine tours and tasting in 2022, according to a study by Tourix.

TBEX Europe 2023, the largest conference and networking event for travel bloggers, kicked off with a gastronomy event in host destination Kalamata, introducing local flavors to over 360 travel bloggers.

The Philopappou Hill rest stop, which is considered a significant landmark in Athens, will undergo restoration after two decades of neglect.

Run Bike Care raises funds for “Mazi kai sto Spiti”, providing free support to oncology patients and families, through a 5km run/walk and 10km bike ride.

Four investors have submitted binding offers to the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund to develop a land plot in Nea Herakleia, Halkidiki, Northern Greece.

The beauty and culture of Meteora and Trikala will soon be shown for all of Romania to see through the country’s state television network TVR.

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has unveiled a new fan design for its Costa Navarino resort, reflecting the local culture and environment of Messinia.

Piano City Athens, the first festival of its kind in the Greek capital, will offer a unique musical experience with performances in public squares among other locations.

Athens, Greece, is on Allianz Partners’ Top 10 Summer European Destinations list that shows where Americans intend to travel to this year.

TBEX Europe 2023 will kick off on Tuesday, May 9, with the Peloponnese Food Stories opening party in the center of Kalamata, the event’s host city.

The European Commission has launched competitions for the 2024 European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism.

Katikies Santorini and Katikies Mykonos, both under the Katikies Group, have been listed among the 500 Best Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure readers.

Greeks appear to be interested in Airbnbs on smaller, quieter islands according to the number of searches during January-March this year.

Maye Musk explored ways Greece could evolve into a top luxury tourism destination during a conference held on Santorini.

Commuters in 33 Greek cities and on the islands will be able to make contactless payments on public buses.

Establishing Greece into a leading luxury destination should be a top priority, according to market professionals attending the 8th Delphi Economic Forum in Greece.

Kalamata, Kefalonia, Kos, and Zakynthos in Greece are among the ‘World’s Best Destinations for Scenic Drives’, says a recent survey.

The Archaeological Museum of Messara on Crete has opened its doors to the public, showcasing exhibition spaces, interactive info apps and digital guided tours.