Northern Greece

Travelers from Thessaloniki will soon be able to easily connect via Dubai to Emirates’ flights across its global network under its codeshare partnership with flydubai.

Thessaloniki has what it takes to be a host destination for international conferences and sports events, says the head of the city’s tourism organization, Voula Patoulidou.

The five-star Sani Resort, located in Halkidiki, was named Best Family Hotel at the Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards 2018.

Thessaloniki, northern Greece, was in the spotlight during the 8th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting held on the first day of the ITB Berlin 2018 travel trade show.

The main runway at Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport is in operation handling all flights, following the completion of planned maintenance works there.

Aiming to promote Thessaloniki’s tourism offerings, the city’s convention bureau (TCB) and tourism organization signed a cooperation agreement.

The Makedonia Palace in Thessaloniki won the gold award in the “Top Greek Hotel 2018” category at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018.

More than 300,000 ancient finds have come to light following works on the Thessaloniki metro including a headless statue of Aphrodite and mosaics.

Foreign visitors outnumbered domestic travelers choosing to stay at hotels in the northern port city of Thessaloniki in 2017.

Three parties have expressed interest in drawing up a master plan for the revamp of Thessaloniki’s International Exhibition Center.

A headless statue believed to be of ancient goddess Aphrodite was discovered during construction work for the metro station in Thessaloniki.

The Chelsea FC Foundation this summer will run football coaching sessions at the sports facilities of the five-star Sani Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece.

The 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism, to be held in Thessaloniki, is expected to be a “landmark event for Central Macedonia”.

The popular koulouri, featured in the “Thessbrunch” initiative of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, was recently sent to Earth’s stratosphere.

“Thessbrunch”, the culinary initiative of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, continues to win over the crowds offering unique flavors.

Thessaloniki has become a popular tourism destination for Turkish travelers, as the number of overnight stays from Turkey last year increased by 8 percent.

Thessaloniki’s marathons are gaining acclaim every year and organizers are aiming to place the city on the map of international sports tourism destinations.