Destinations news

Works are set to begin to convert central Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in Athens into a pedestrian walkway.

The popularity of northern Greece’s Thessaloniki and Halkidiki as holiday destinations for Israeli travelers was obvious during the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) in Tel Aviv.

The Greek Culture Ministry has unveiled plans to create a new archaeological museum on the Ionian island of Lefkada.

The Parnassos Ski Center has announced a night skiing schedule for this weekend, which marks the end of carnival season and leads to the first day of Lent on Monday.

The number of travelers to Greece in 2022 rose by 89.3% to over 27 million, generating a total of 17.63 billion euros in travel receipts.

Demand for luxury villas in Greece is increasing as more travelers seek privacy, security, high-end amenities and location.

EU member states have agreed to “phase out” the requirement for a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test for travelers from China.

GNTO, Greece’s tourism board, has joined the Tourism Partnership for Chania cluster, an initiative of Marketing Greece.

The Halkidiki Tourism Organization concluded a successful showing at the BIT Milan Expo, Italy’s most historic international tourism exhibition.

Everyone is invited to celebrate the end of Carnival and Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) on Filopappou Hill in Athens.

The Ioannina Regional Hotel Association has launched a video to promote local Greek carnival customs and attract visitors to the destination.

Tourism revenues generated by travelers to Greece from the UK, France and Germany increased in 2022 compared to pre-Covid 2019.

Greece’s property owners and short-term rentals (STR) hosts are calling for fair legislation for Airbnb-style accommodation.

Authorities in Greece have announced plans to redevelop one of the largest green zones in Attica, the Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park.

The Chora Castle complex on Naxos, built during the 12th century AD, will become an open-air museum, according to the South Aegean Region.

The Katikies Santorini and Katikies Mykonos hotels have achieved a 5-star rating by Forbes Travel Guide for their outstanding service and amenities.

Airbnbs at popular carnival destinations in Greece are fully booked for the three-day weekend ahead.

In five years, the Greek island of Rhodes is expected to have developed into a global model of sustainable tourism.

Chiliadou Beach on the island of Evia in Greece was crowned “Best European Film Location of 2022” by the EUFCN.

Medium-sized tourism businesses in Greece and Bulgaria are to benefit from an initiative known as CapTour.