Destinations news

The Igoumenitsa Port Authority in Greece is set to get an upgrade after a joint venture acquired a majority stake of 67%.

The Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki has joined WorldHotels, becoming the first hotel in Greece to join the prestigious brand.

Thessaloniki will invest 30 million euros to upgrade ten commercial streets with more greenery, smart city features and accessibility improvements.

Greece’s largest port Piraeus reported strong turnover and more cruise ship arrivals in 2022.

Intercity and suburban (proastiakos) train services in Greece resume on March 22 with new safety measures in place.

The Greek Environment Ministry has suspended all building permits for properties outside zoning areas on the island of Mykonos.

Greece’s hospitality sector could become the ideal starting point for partnerships in tourism, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

An upgrade project worth eight million euros has been approved for Monemvasia, a historic castle town in southeastern Peloponnese,

The Katikies hospitality group is getting ready to open its seven luxurious properties on Santorini and Mykonos for the 2023 season.

Emirates has unveiled a new signature livery for its fleet, featuring a dynamic version of the UAE flag and larger “Emirates” lettering.

Greece is among the countries driving post-Covid tourism recovery in Southeast Europe, according to Mabrian Technologies.

Demand for Greece on Hotelbeds’ bedbank platform is already surpassing pre-Covid 2019 levels.

The Greek Tourism Ministry’s decision to shut down Navagio Beach this summer causes controversy.

Sustainable tourism development can create added value for local communities and destinations in Greece, says Tourism Ministry’s secretary general, Olympia Anastasopoulou.

The Thessaly Region has given the go-ahead for the expansion of the cycling path network in Karditsa.

Aria Hotels, a family chain of boutique hotels and independent residences, has added the Villa Comi to its portfolio of properties on Kefalonia.

A new park dedicated to the 1821 Greek Revolution has opened its gates to the public in Messinia, Peloponnese.

The Municipality of Athens has opened a new state-of-the-art playground where kids can play, run and explore, in the Metaxourgeio neighborhood.

Demand for luxury villa rentals in Greece is on the rise all year round, according to property experts.

Prebookings for Halkidiki by German travelers are up 19% compared to pre-Covid 2019 levels, according to feedback collected by the destination’s tourism organization at this year’s ITB Berlin expo.