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Corfu and Heraklion are ready to map out a plan for a future of sustainable tourism following the completion of their sustainability assessments conducted by the GSTC.

CapsuleT, Greece’s tourism startup accelerator, was honored with the title of “Best Accelerator/Incubator Program” at the South Europe Startup Awards (SESA) 2022.

Following an extensive 13.5-million-euro renovation, the luxury Domes Aulūs Zante resort opened its doors this month on Zakynthos and is welcoming guests.

A number of music and cultural events will take place this August at island and mainland destinations in Greece.

Slow internet, poor connectivity and lagging social and economic conditions are keeping Greece off digital nomads’ wish lists, found a NordLayer study.

Greece is aiming to utilize to the fullest a total of 320 million euros in recovery funding for tourism to upgrade infrastructure and meet the demands of investments.

Although overnight stays of travelers from Israel dropped this year in Thessaloniki, the country has remained among the northern Greek city’s top international source markets.

Greece’s national carrier AEGEAN has signed an exclusive cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia’s Elaf Group, a long-established leader in travel, tourism and hospitality.

The Lesante Cape resort on Zakynthos opened its doors recently as the latest addition to the roster of the award-winning Lesante Collection group.

The Greek island of Patmos is among the favorite vacation spots for 2022 included on a list made up by Travel + Leisure’s top international travel experts.

Beaches in Messolongi, Amfilochia and Astakos now have SEATRAC mobility ramps, offering unassisted sea access to people with disabilities and mobility issues.

The Greek Culture Ministry plans to repair the Argostoli Archaeological Museum that has been closed since 2014 after a major earthquake hit the island of Kefalonia.

The European Union’s highest court reiterated this month that feta cheese was Greek after it found that Denmark was violating EU law by allowing its dairies to export white cheese …

The Greek islands of Astypalea, Kastelorizo and Milos recently welcomed the first ‘island hopping’ charter flights as part of Greece’s pilot program to introduce charter tourism.

Athens International Airport (AIA) has been ranked by travelers as Europe’s best airport to get stuck in should your flight be delayed, according to travel tech company Holidu.

Santorini recently welcomed a new entry to its hotel scene: NOŪS, a luxury resort that blends the popular Greek island’s history with contemporary flair.

Aria Hotels has announced that in the future it will provide access to electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to help its guests traverse Greece and its isles.

The “On The Verandah” restaurant of the Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Spetses has unveiled its new menu that is highlighted by traditional Greek classics.

The Municipality of Thessaloniki will create its first “Park for All” in the area of Toumba, based on the principles of inclusiveness and accessibility.

Twice as many Greeks are eligible this year for subsidized holidays under Greece’s “Tourism for All” scheme, with 200,000 more people to get the benefit.