Destinations

Halkidiki authorities expressed their concern over the significant drop in the number of pre-bookings by Russian tourists this year, following the region’s participation in the 22nd Moscow International Exhibition Travel & Tourism (MITT) held in Russia, earlier this month.

In the most central of these residential enclaves, in Aristi, gifted with a privileged view to the canyon of Vikos and the mountains of Astraka, Archontiko Tis Aristis Hotel is one of the most representative traditional hotels of the Zagori area, the mansion of Aristi. The hotel is located in a distinctive way to the aesthetic impositions of the past, opening passages for a more refined and hospitable habitation to the present, adapted to a more timely and timeless version.

Machalas (“Small Neigh-borhood”), unique in Central Zagori, is a complex built in 2005, predominantly with wood and hand-hewn stone, in the difficult craft of dry stonework and in keeping with the architectural tradition of Zagori. It comprises eleven independent apartments (eight single-spaced of 40m2, two 40m2 suites and one double spaced suite of 60m2), which can accommodate up to four people.

Chinese holidaymakers have the chance to learn more about Athens through a 50-page online guide on the country’s top tourism search engine: qunar.com.

The Region of Thessaly, central Greece, announced plans for the creation of a promotion body which will primarily focus on attracting tourism to the region through the Nea Anchialos Airport.

A special policing plan will soon launch in the historic center of Athens to combat delinquent behavior and upgrade the Greek capital’s image, according to the Secretary General for Public Order Dimitris Anagnostakis.

Religious tourism and enotourism were at the center of the Mount Athos Area Organization’s latest promotional efforts during the 22nd Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT) held in Russia, last week.

Limnos authorities said on Wednesday, they would be seeking legal action concerning the problem of lacking ferry services to island.

The Region of Crete saw a double win at this year’s Moscow International Exhibition Travel & Tourism (MITT) which is running in Russia.

In efforts to promote Macedonia and Thrace as well as surrounding areas as primary tour destinations, the Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace participated at this year’s TTR1 Romanian Tourism Fair held in Bucharest, last week, winning in the meantime an honorary distinction for its overall presentation.