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Greece’s Central Archaeological Committee (KAS) has designated the entire island of Makronissos as an archaeological site.

European countries will be faced with stronger faster-spreading fires due to heatwaves and droughts which are a direct result of climate change, says the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

A recent ministry regulation covering the approval procedure for the organization of medical conferences in Greece is expected to impact 50 associated professions, says HAPCO.

WWF’s “Blue Panda” in July will be sailing to the Ionian Islands to raise awareness about the risks posed by oil and gas exploitation.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos cites five areas that are key to ensuring that Greece’s strong tourism dynamic continues into the future.

The Greek Culture Ministry is extending its upgraded e-ticket to a number of new sites and museums across Greece, aiming to improve the overall tourist experience.

Tourism stakeholders and residents on the islands of Rhodes and Santorini have until July 31 to provide feedback for the creation of a viable destination management plan.

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has elected Alistair Rowland, Chief Retail Officer of Mid-Counties Co-operative Ltd, as its new chairman.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has joined forces with Google for its CapsuleT initiative, Greece’s first travel and hospitality accelerator, aimed at speeding up the launch of tourism startups.

A total of 25 Kalamata professionals representing a range of business interests- including vinegar and wine makers, chefs, restauranteurs and hoteliers – have created Greece’s first gastronomy cluster.

The 7th Mediterranean Yacht Show will take place in the coastal town of Nafplio, in the Peloponnese, during May 2-6, 2020.

Prior to the upcoming national elections in Greece, three parties – Syriza, New Democracy and KINAL – presented their policies for marine tourism at an event held by professional yacht …

Greek professional yacht owners are claiming that the privatization of the Alimos marina will lead to the decline of the sector, which boosts state coffers by 100 million euros annually.

The National Bank of Greece and the EIB have launched a new green and urban infrastructure investment scheme in Greece.

Greek beaches, whether private or public, are required by law to provide access to all bathers, according to Greece’s main consumers group, EKPIZO.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently highlighted Greece’s thematic tourism options through a number of promotional events to target markets.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched ‘Destination 2030’, the first comprehensive assessment of cities’ readiness for tourism growth.

Marketing Greece has launched its “Content Library”, a new digital tool for the promotion of Greek tourism, and is sharing it with the industry.

Airport operators, airlines and slot coordinators are working together on global guidelines for the allocation of airport slots, aiming to improve the traveler experience by ensuring schedule reliability.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Condé Nast Traveller (CNT) on July 1 will hold a special event in London to promote Greece to UK luxury holidaymakers.