Greece’s First Underwater Museum Makes Headlines in Int’l Media

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A few days before its official opening, Greece’s first underwater museum, located off the coast of the islet of Peristera near Alonissos, has attracted the attention of international media. Set to open on August 3, the museum showcases the 5th-century shipwreck of Peristera and its cargo consisting of thousands of wine amphoras. The Smithsonian magazine, […]

Samos Invites Travelers to Explore its Alternative Tourism Side

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Photo Source: samosexplore.com The alternative tourism offerings of the Greek island of Samos were presented on Wednesday by the Municipality of Eastern Samos, during an event in Athens held in cooperation with the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO). “The dream of every visitor to experience unforgettable holidays comes alive on Samos, an island offering crystal

Zakynthos: Special Offers for Greeks to Boost Domestic Travel

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Entrepreneurs on the Greek island of Zakynthos have joined forces to stimulate domestic travel this year and launched an innovative discount program to be carried out by local tourism enterprises including hotels, restaurants and car rental companies among others. Under the motto “Pame Zakyntho” (Let’s go to Zakynthos), the initiative aims to attract Greek travelers […]

Varmy Hotel Welcomes Guests to Ierapetra, Crete

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The Varmy Hotel is welcoming guests back to Ierapetra on the island of Crete, aiming to offer prime hospitality services in a safe environment while operating under the health guidelines of the tourism and health ministries to limit the spread of COVID-19. The hotel consists of 12 fully refurbished apartments offering modern amenities and quality […]

Minoan Lines Officially Inaugurates Kydon Palace Cruise Ferry

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Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis Minoan Lines officially inaugurated its Kydon Palace cruise ferry, the newest passenger ship of its fleet, during a ceremony held recently at the port of Piraeus. Kydon Palace currently serves the Piraeus – Chania (Crete) route with daily itineraries. The event was attended by Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis who wished for […]

South Aegean Islands Promoted as Sports Tourism Destinations – Video

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The South Aegean Region recently released a new video promoting the islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese as prime sports tourism destinations. The video is part of a broader tourism campaign and features audiovisual material from international and regional sports events hosted by the South Aegean islands during the last four years. “Due to […]

WTM London and UNWTO to Partner with WTTC for 2020 Ministers’ Summit

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World Travel Market London 2019, ExCeL London – UNWTO and WTM Ministers Summit on The Global Stage. Tourism leaders from around the world on November 2, will once again come together for the Ministers’ Summit at WTM London to set out a roadmap for a safer, greener and smarter future for the sector. For more than […]

Free Full Moon Cultural Events in Greece on August 3

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The Acropolis in Athens. Photo: GTP Archaeological sites, monuments and museums across Greece on August 3 will host free cultural events to give residents and visitors the chance to admire and celebrate the August full moon. According to an announcement by the Culture Ministry, a total of 37 events will take place in Greece with […]

Kallichoron Hotel to Present its Sustainability Practices at Wayaj Webinar

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Astypalea’s Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel on July 29 will present its sustainability practices at “Responsible Travel Makers”, a new live web series produced by the Wayaj travel app. The series brings together the best sustainable hotels worldwide and is aimed at travelers that are beginning to plan their next vacations. It focuses on what hotels […]

Tsikeli Hotel Invites Travelers to Explore Meteora

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Tsikeli Hotel, Meteora Tsikeli Hotel, an adults-only property located in the area of Meteora, central Greece, has reopened its doors to offer unique hospitality experiences to its guests. The hotel has adopted all the necessary measures to maintain a maximum level of health and safety standards according to the latest health protocols announced by the […]