Destinations

Launching a re-imaging campaign to handle last-minute cancellations and regain lost ground resulting from Greece’s tedious negotiation efforts are the priorities of the recently announced collaboration between the South Aegean Region and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

American tycoon Warren Buffet and Italian millionaire Alessandro Proto, have reportedly purchased the island of Agios Thomas, located in the gulf of Egina in Greece.

The Region of Central Greece announced on Monday that it officially supports the bid of Delphi to claim the title of European Capital of Culture 2021.

US actor Johnny Depp has reportedly purchased an uninhabited Greek island.

Greek destinations of the Region of Central Macedonia will “travel” around the world via international broadcaster Travel Channel.

Tourism in Athens will ‘take off’ if the situation in Greece returns to normalcy, Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis told CNN’s Hala Gorani on Tuesday during an interview for the “World Right Now” show.

Commuters in the Greek capital will have to pay the regular fare when travelling along Athens’ public transit network as of Wednesday, July 15, when the temporary measure of free transport ceases to apply.

The Ionian islands of Kefalonia and Ithaca are taking center stage in the international press thanks to the ongoing efforts of local sector professionals and the Kefalonia and Ithaca Hotel Association.

School children on the Cycladic isle of Syros are stepping in as tour guides, welcoming visitors to their island and showing off its major attractions as part of an innovative municipal learning program.

Aptly titled “Want to help Greece? Go there on holiday”, the Guardian is recommending holidaymakers “show solidarity through tourism” and visit Greece.