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A dynamic year in tourism is expected for Thessaloniki in Greece, according to the head of the city’s tourism organization, Voula Patoulidou.

Athens and Crete are among Europe’s top 20 best destinations for travel in 2022, according to a list by the EBD.

Nine traditional practices, customs and events, which still take place in cities and villages across Greece, have been included in the country’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The Municipality of Athens is planning an open competition for the redesign of the city’s commercial and tourist center around the popular Monastiraki and Plaka districts.

Athens, Greece, ranks sixth best European city for a romantic dinner, according to a top 10 list compiled by Uswitch.

The Peloponnese Wine Festival returns after two years of absence, and will take place in Athens, on February 21.

The Greek island of Corfu will soon be getting a new recreational boat berthing facility at the old port (Cafe Yali).

The UNWTO has partnered with the Municipality of Skiathos as part of its commitment to support and work with communities to rethink and restart tourism.

The Municipality of Chania on Crete is hoping to launch Greece’s first Citizens Tourism Service Center that would offer information to visitors on tourism-related issues.

As Greece prepares to open to tourists next month, the ministers of tourism and civil protection met to set out the safety standards to be implemented at entry points.

The 3-5 Pigadia Ski Center, a winter hotspot in northern Greece, has reopened its doors after two years and is welcoming guests for the ski season.

Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and local authorities recently discussed safety standards for the operation of Zakynthos’ famous Navagio site.

Filming of Hollywood action-thriller ‘The Bricklayer’ is set to begin in Thessaloniki and Central Macedonia next month.

The PUBG mobile video game has launched a new arena map featuring the Cycladic architecture and unique colors of the popular Greek island of Santorini.

Showcasing the products of Crete and promoting the world-famous Cretan diet are the top priorities of the newly formed cluster titled “Kriti to Nisi Mou” (Crete: My Island).

The Aristotle Municipality in Eastern Halkidiki recently introduced its wine routes and cultural heritage sites to travel agents from Portugal, Spain and Sicily.

Greek regional governors are prepared to welcome the first tourists in Greece next month responding to the Tourism Ministry’s call for the extension of the season.

Attica Region Governor Giorgos Patoulis announced plans to create a “Health, Wellness and Greek Hospitality Village” in Athens.

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) recently welcomed the Viking Sky, the first cruise ship to arrive at the city’s port, for 2022.

Tourism flows to Thessaloniki, Greece, picked up in 2021 with the number of overnight stays increasing by 50.63% over 2020, according to the city’s hotels association.