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A draft bill recently approved by the Hellenic Parliament paves the way for a long delayed, multi-million-euro tourism project to go up in the Kassiopi region of Corfu.

Remnants of ancient buildings and parts of fortifications were uncovered during underwater excavations at the ancient city of Olous on Crete.

Promoting lesser-known destinations in Attica topped the agenda of talks between the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) and Attica Regional Governor George Patoulis.

Archaeologists have come across new finds at the Minoan Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri on the Greek island of Santorini.

In efforts to secure year-round transport to Greece’s remote islands, the Transport Ministry has invited airlines to enter a competition for subsidies to the tune of €24.6 million.

The Interior Ministry is planning to launch a new tourism app to offer travelers, crossing the Egnatia motorway, all they need to know about Macedonia and Thrace.

The trail network of Amorgos is expected to be upgraded with the addition of new signs, as part of efforts to further develop hiking tourism on the island.

Eleven municipalities bordering with Mt Hymettus have tabled a plan for the preservation of the area’s natural habitat.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide a 180-million-euro loan to Greece for the construction of the Kastelli airport on Crete.

The Ionian Islands Region is looking to implement a sustainable destination development plan to drive tourism growth and improve competitiveness.

The Greek port of Piraeus is expected to play a major role in MSC Cruises’ Eastern Mediterranean cruise programme in 2021, with guests embarking there for the first time.

Rhodes is next in line for the implementation of a pilot plan for the sustainable development of the destination.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to establish a new tourism destination brand identity for the Aegean island of Kos.

The European Commission has approved an investment of 255 million euros from the Cohesion Fund to construct the Lamia-Xyniada motorway section in Central Greece.

Special tourism campaigns will launch for the Greek islands that have been affected by migrant flows.

The Northeastern Greek town of Alexandroupolis emerged as a favorite travel destination for visitors from Turkey in 2019, marking an 11% rise.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is looking to establish a partnership between Corfu’s “Achilleion” and Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace.

The Greek destinations of Meteora, Volos and Pelion will be featured on Spain’s RTVE in February.

Santorini authorities have teamed up with the EBRD to create a destination management plan that will keep the inflow of tourists at sustainable levels.

Aiming to attract more tourists this year, the Municipality of Lipsi has launched a video promoting the area’s tourism offerings and unique natural beauty.