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A much-awaited e-ticketing and access control system has been successfully installed at selected museums and archaeological sites across Greece.

The Region of Western Greece has announced that it would set up tourism information offices at major entrance points in the area.

Thessaloniki authorities expressed their satisfaction over Seajets’ new ferry service connecting the northern city with the Sporades, the Cyclades and Crete.

An exact replica of “Nike of Samothrace”, the ancient marble sculpture of Greek goddess Nike will soon be placed on the island of Samothrace in northern Greece.

The five Aegean islands – Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos and Leros – that have received the main burden of refugee flows in Greece, will maintain their special value-added tax (VAT) …

Aiming to turn Kos into an attractive health tourism destination, the island’s municipality has announced a new development plan.

The Mayor of Milos has invited US singer Beyoncé to visit the island, following the release of her new video that features the Greek marble sculpture of Venus de Milo.

The Piraeus Port Authority is waiting for the approval of its master plan, which aims to transform Piraeus into a Mediterranean home porting hub.

Developing the cruise potential of the town of Katakolo was discussed by Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the local port authority’s president, Leonidas Varouksis.

The Municipality of Athens has launched the “myAthensPass” smartphone app that helps drivers easily find available parking spaces in the Greek capital.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and mayors of Greek islands held talks concerning tourist arrivals, sea tourism and actions for promotion and tourism development.

The Athens Municipality is moving full speed ahead with an ambitious urban regeneration program allocating 9.5 million euros for four major city projects.

A 20-million-euro tourism investment aims to establish Greece as an ideal wellness destination and attract “seasoned” travelers to the Peloponnese.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with sector professionals in the city of Chania, which in 2020 will host the 10th “Cultural Routes” advisory forum of the Council of Europe.

Athens’ economic and artistic revival is featured in an extensive article by The New York Times, which also refers to the city’s rising tourism figures.

Aiming to make the beach of Glyfada accessible to all, the local authority has once again installed the special SEATRAC mobility ramp for people with disabilities.

During the last three years, tourist arrivals to Halkidiki, northern Greece, have been on a continuous upward trend, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

The popular Greek island of Mykonos is hitting Latin American TV screens starting from Destinos del Mundo, a show broadcast by Mexico’s Acustik TV.

The Municipality of Athens has launched a digital campaign, in collaboration with Mastercard, aimed at attracting more French holidaymakers to the Greek capital.

Golden Star Ferries will service the Sporades islands – Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos – from Thessaloniki with its two new high-speed vessels as of June 15.