Destinations news

Greece’s Costa Nostrum is among the global finalists of the UNWTO Startup Competition for Island Destinations that will pitch their smart tourism solutions at the Tourism Teach Adventures Canarias 2023.

Greece is expected to see US investment activity in the property market rise through the country’s popular Greek golden visa program.

The redevelopment of the Faliro seaside zone, the coastal zone mainly in the Athens suburb of Faliro, has been approved.

Time Out magazine has included the island of Karpathos in Greece as one of the world’s most overlooked travel destinations.

Aiming to strengthen the marble art tradition of Tinos, the Greek Culture Ministry will upgrade the island’s Fine Arts school and create a new building complex and museum.

Domes Resorts has announced the opening of its new luxury hotel in Halkidiki, continuing plans for expansion and growth in 2023.

The 6th Skiathos Palace Cup, a popular match race sailing event in Greece, will take place on Koukounaries beach, Skiathos, during May 5-7.

Tourist satisfaction towards Athens’ tourism product increased in 2022 with visitors labeling the city as a “must-see destination”.

Athens International Airport is set to continue its positive performance and even exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels in 2023.

Air travel became safer in 2022 marking a reduction in the number of fatal accidents and in the fatality risk compared to 2021, according to data by IATA.

The airports of Athens and Thessaloniki have been recognized among the best worldwide for offering excellent customer experience.

Technology firm Cisco has teamed up with the South Aegean Region to establish Rhodes as a haven for digital nomads.

The “O by Myconian Collection” hotel will open in April with personalized services and wellness amenities offered in a nature-inspired design.

Athens Flying Week, an event that attracts over 500,000 fans worldwide and strengthens Greek tourism, was honored with the Marketing Award at the European Airshow Council 2023 conference in Brussels.

Strong travel demand in January contributing to global post-Covid recovery.

The Leprosy center and hospital on Spinalonga island, Crete, will be converted into multiuse spaces, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

Europa Nostra has announced the launch of the Costa Carras European Citizens award to protect cultural and natural heritage.

Two luxury hotel projects and dozens of branded villas are to be constructed along the Athenian Riviera as part of the multi-million-euro Ellinikon Project.

Greek hotels were in the winners spotlight at the annual TUI Global Hotel Awards ceremony that took place in Berlin, Germany.

The Vatican agreed this week to return three sculpture fragments from the Parthenon to Greece.