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The “150 Years Hotel Grande Bretagne: Hosting History” documentary, which commemorates the legacy of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, was honored at the 2024 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards.
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State-run regional airports in Greece served over 5.8 million passengers during the summer 2024 months.
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The Port of Heraklion welcomed over 50% more cruise passengers during January-September compared to the previous year, further establishing its appeal as a homeport for cruise operations.
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UK leisure travel group Jet2 has announced the addition of new routes to five Greek destinations in its summer 2026 schedule.
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Pieria, situated in the southern part of Central Macedonia, was recently awarded the “Bike Friendly Destination” certification.
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Fraport Greece organized a special culinary event at Thessaloniki Airport to showcase local gastronomy on the occasion of the World Tourism Day 2024.
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Air Travel
Northern Greece: Waterways Approved for Seaplane Operations in Alexandroupolis and Samothrace
The first waterways — locations designated for seaplane takeoff and landing operations — in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace have been officially approved by Greek authorities.
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Destinations news
Greek Archaeological Sites Equipped with Emergency Medical Services, Says Culture Minister
Greece’s major archaeological sites are equipped to provide medical services in case of emergencies, according to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.
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The Athens Film Office will host its 3rd International Screenwriting Workshop from October 1 to 4, featuring 11 esteemed screenwriters from Greece and abroad.
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Road arrivals to Greece are on course for a new record this year, with figures for the January to August 2024 period showing significant growth.