Aiming to boost domestic travel, Marketing Greece, a private non-profit marketing company for Greek tourism, recently presented a new campaign page to introduce popular and lesser-known destinations in the country to Greek travelers. Developed with the support of Eurobank, a strategic partner of Marketing Greece and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), the campaign
Conference tourism in Greece has suffered major losses, as over 95 percent of the international events scheduled to take place in the country in 2020, have been canceled or postponed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, a new survey said on Thursday. In the case of cancelled national events, the percentage has reached around 95 […]
The Athens Democracy Forum will be held as a virtual event this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Scheduled to run between September 30 – October 2, the event will bring together leaders from government, business, civic society and the non-profit sector to explore real solutions to the most pressing issues facing democracy. Attending the […]
In response to demand from travelers and travel agents for information on airline health and safety measures, Travelport has launched its Airline Health & Safety Tracker, a tool that is available free of charge to Travelport customers and the wider industry. The Travelport Airline Health & Safety Tracker highlights the safety measures being undertaken by […]
The Hilton Athens Hotel has reopened its Galaxy Bar & Restaurant, which is offers signature cocktails, a sushi bar, interesting dining options and stunning views of the Greek capital. Located on the hotel’s top floor, guests can enjoy a coffee on the impressive terrace in the afternoon and continue with a signature cocktail after sunset. […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]

















