Destinations

Athens’ cultural sites and Covid-19 safety measures were among the main reasons why leisure travelers chose to visit the Greek capital in 2021, a survey reveals.

The Municipality of Thessaloniki has opened its first “pocket park” as part of a major urban regeneration program carried out in the city’s neighborhoods.

Hospitality service providers in Greece saw turnover rise by 118.3% in 2021 over a year earlier with the popular island of Mykonos leading the way.

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 Greek Tourism Ministry applauds the investments made around Omonia Square in Athens, underlining that new hotels brighten the city center, create economic activity and attract more tourists.

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund has launched a tender process for the development of a mega-yachts marina on the Greek island of Corfu.