Destinations

August 15 is for Greeks a day of celebration, marking the passing of the Holy Mother (Panagia) with devout services and massive feasts.

Greece is aiming for a record tourism year with data revealing that an additional three million travelers went through the country’s airports in the first seven months of 2018.

The Hellenic Gaming Commission is welcoming proposals on a teaser for the international tender for the license to operate a casino at Hellinikon.

The Region of Ionian Islands expects air arrivals to Kefalonia, Corfu, Zakynthos and Aktion to exceed 2.9 million by the end of the 2018 tourism season.

Plans for the creation of a waterway in Elefsina, West Attica, were discussed between Hellenic Seaplanes and the town’s mayor.

Preparations are getting underway for the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) to run in the Greek northern port city during September 8-16.

The beaches, marine activities, local delicacies and history of the Greek island of Ios will be shown to the world on a documentary of the Nautical Channel.

The Greek market for holiday homes is picking up pace with going prices for properties on main island destinations increasing in the first half of 2018.

The German Travel Association (DRV), which represents most of Germany’s tour operators and travel agents, will hold its high-profile 2019 conference in the Peloponnese, Greece.

“The city you are destined to visit… Event…ually” starts off the latest campaign by Marketing Greece to promote Athens as a leading year-round tourist destination.