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The Region of Western Greece has secured 1 million euros in EU funding for tourism promotional activities for the 2019-2021 period.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to position Greece among the top accessible tourism destinations and is promoting its beaches that are friendly to persons with mobility problems.

The South Aegean Region’s recent TV campaign on the Cyclades and the Dodecanese islands, attracted millions of viewers through the channels of CNN.

Luxury travel specialist Sovereign has included Crete among the world’s top five holiday destinations for those seeking to get the best variety of culture, relaxation and entertainment.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura gave the green light for the operation of two thermal springs in Smokovo and Soulanta in Thessaly, Central Greece.

Greece’s public assets fund will announce tenders for the long-term lease of marinas on Mykonos and Rhodes, which will include a series of activities and the potential for commercial use.

Thessaloniki Port, the second largest container port in Greece, can boost activity in the Balkan region and Southeastern Europe, once upgrade works are completed.

All the more airlines are offering direct flights from European destinations to the Ionian Islands, and specifically to Zakynthos, Kefallonia, and Corfu.

The Municipality of Paros has announced the launch of a new tourism campaign for 2019 to promote the island’s offerings and attract even more quality visitors.

AirDNA has graded the city of Athens in Greece with an “A” as a good place to set up an Airbnb listing, considering the returns hosts can get there.

The municipalities of Corinth and Kavala have agreed to jointly promote the “Footsteps of St Paul” tours, aiming to further develop religious tourism in Greece.

The Thessaloniki Tour Guide School is getting ready to open its doors to Greek and Greek-speaking EU and non-EU nationals.

Acropolis Museum Director Dimitris Pantermalis said the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens is the only solution to the debate between Greece and the UK.

The Region of Attica has announced the establishment of a film office in Athens, aiming to attract more foreign TV and cinema productions.

In efforts to attract foreign film productions to Greece, EKOME is working towards the establishment of a National Film Offices Network in the country.

Cruise and marina infrastructure development will be among investments the Shipping Ministry is planning for 10 ports in Greece.

Regency Entertainment is planning to bring its casino, which is located atop Mt. Parnitha, to the northeastern suburb of Marousi in Athens.

Greek railways operator Ergose has announced that the Athens-Thessaloniki rail line is now open and will be fully operational by the end of the month, following the completion of the …

Τhe South Aegean Region has partnered with Antenna Group’s satellite channels, aiming to showcase the Cyclades and the Dodecanese islands to foreign tourism markets.

Thessaloniki recorded 2.4 million overnight stays in 2018, according to data presented by the Thessaloniki Hotels Association (THA).