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The Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa on Kos held a cleanup event on the beach of Troulos with the participation of its guests and staff.

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, key Greek tourism figures sent the message that the time has come for changes in order for the sector to face future challenges.

Addressing overtourism by introducing other destinations to travelers is a top priority for Greece, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias.

The Greek Shipping Ministry will release some 24 million euros in funding for infrastructure upgrade works at four ports on the island of Crete.

On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2021, the Greek National Tourism Organization released a video expressing its gratitude to the people keeping the industry alive.

The “Grand Walk” project of Athens, which aims to unify the city’s archaeological sites and create bicycle lanes, has failed to win over the Greek capital’s residents, a survey reveals.

The mayors of Aristotle in Greece and Freiburg in Germany have agreed to establish a wine network between the two municipalities.

SKY express announced it will begin flying direct from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Larnaca, Cyprus, four times a week, commencing on October 31.

The Athens Zafolia Hotel has opened its doors and is once again providing top notch services to guests of the Greek capital.

Greece participated in the #BEACTIVE Day celebrations, which marked the start of the 2021 European Week of Sport, with an event held on the Acropolis hill in Athens.

The Greek authorities have extended all Covid-19 aviation directives that concern flights and arrivals to Greece from abroad.

Tourism, investments and trade topped the agenda of talks between Greek ministers and Saudi Arabia Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih.

The UNWTO is inviting member and non-member states, businesses and individuals to celebrate inclusivity during World Tourism Day 2021 on September 27.

In efforts to reach out to kids and introduce them to Greece, the Greek National Tourism Organization has released a cartoon spot in four languages.

Some of the UK’s leading travel magazines and newspapers promoted Greece this year as a top destination for summer and autumn holidays.

French hospitality giant Accor is planning to expand its presence in Greece with the opening of new hotels.

A number of neighborhoods in Athens are getting new sidewalks as part of the municipality’s efforts to improve the everyday life of residents.

Greece and Denmark were announced 2021 Grand Prix laureates for their FIBRANET – FIBRes project at this year’s European Heritage /Europa Nostra Awards.

The Greece & Cyprus chapter of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has appointed Akis Kelepeshis as its new Vice President.

Greece is celebrating European Heritage Days 2021 with free admission to museums and archaeological sites during September 25-26.