Destinations

Western Samos in Greece is among the destinations to enter the upgrade programme of the “Best Tourism Villages” initiative by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

A newly tabled draft law covering Greece’s tourism strategy is focused among others on restoring and upgrading the Navagio shipwreck site on Zakynthos.

Road network improvements, forest regeneration and the development of tourism facilities are among priorities set out in the regeneration plan for Northern Evia.

The European Commission has approved Greece’s plans to grant public funds to Olympia Odos SA for the construction of the 74.5km Patra – Pyrgos section of the Olympia Odos Motorway.

Hilton and Ionian Hotel Enterprises plan to transform the iconic Hilton Athens in Greece into a new destination comprising a luxury hospitality and residential offering.

The new Ellinikon Experience Park, at the former Athens airport, from December 20 will offer Athenians and travelers a chance to get away from the urban mayhem.

The GNTO introduced Greece’s thematic forms of tourism to the Belgian and Dutch markets through local TV and online productions.

The Greek island of Chios has been certified as a ‘Bike Friendly Destination’ by NatTour, a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable tourism practices.

Thessaloniki Mayor Kostantinos Zervas announced the municipality’s aim to host the Air Race World Championship in the northern Greek city in 2022.

Efforts to attract visitors to the Greek destination of Ioannina all year round seem to be paying off, says the city’s mayor, Moisis Elisaf.