Destinations

In their efforts to boost tourism and promote their cities as prime tourist destinations, the northern Greece municipalities of Thessaloniki and Ioannina signed a memorandum of cooperation before laying out the groundwork for a common strategy during a day event held last week.

In efforts to revive dwindling tourist interest, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace has decided to place tourism at the center of its development strategy with the aim to “rebrand” the wider location as a “tourist destination of excellence”.

“Back to Athens” is the central theme of the municipal authority’s new five-year development program, which aims to make the Greek capital an attractive and active centre of growth by 2020.

Athens, Greece, is the sixth most affordable destination in Europe for travelers from the United States, according to the results of TripAdvisor’s TripIndex Europe released on Tuesday.

“Apeiros Chora” hotel is located in Kato Pedina, a Zagori village, within half an hour drive from Ioannina, Epirus capital, in Northern Greece. The property is a fully renovated 200 years old family stone mansion with authentic interior finishes and details combined in a rich and colorful rendition of the past, all mixed with a modern elegance. From property’s rooms and surrounding courtyards and terraces, you can enjoy a cool view of the nearby mountains and the village’s protected valley.

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis has highlighted three key points that will ensure the Greek capital continues to attract visitors at increasing rates.

Conde Nast Traveler has included visits to the Acropolis and the Greek Isles in a round up of 50 things travelers need to do, eat, see, shop for, and experience in Europe before they die.

Visitors to Athens valued their experience in the Greek capital last year and would recommend the destination to friends and family, according to the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association’s latest study on customer satisfaction.

A journey to an everlasting Messinian experience unfolds through the lens of acclaimed director Athina Rachel Tsangari and Academy Award nominee director of photography Phedon Papamichael, in a short film signed by Faliro House.

Greek Orthodox Easter traditions will come to life on the Cycladic island of Paros, this year, with everything from religious rites and rituals to gastronomic habits of yesteryear.