Cyclades Islands See Increase in Ferry Arrivals in 2021

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Ferry arrivals to the Cyclades islands showed signs of recovery during the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in both 2020 and 2019 – prior to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic – according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Covering the main summer months (July, August and September), Q3 is usually […]

Lighthouse Athens: A Must-Visit Hotel in the Center of the Greek Capital

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The Lighthouse Athens Hotel, a member of Brown Hotels, officially opened its doors and is welcoming visitors to the center of the Greek capital. Located on Omonia Square, one of the city’s main squares, the hotel features 220 fully equipped rooms that combine baroque style with modern urban elements and pioneering design. “The new hotel […]

Kālesma Mykonos Honored as Best Boutique and Fine Dining Hotel for 2022

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The Kālesma Mykonos luxury hotel has received two gold honors as best boutique and fine dining hotel for 2022 at the Greek Hotel of the Year Awards. Organized annually by Boussias Communications, the event honors many different types of accommodation facilities for the prime hospitality experiences they offer to guests. Kālesma was announced “Best Boutique Hotel […]

Seajets Launches New ‘Superstar’ Vessel with Evening Routes, Special Offers

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The new luxury “Superstar” vessel of Greek ferry operator Seajets on April 8 will begin itineraries from the port of Rafina to the Aegean islands. Formerly known as “SuperFerry II”, the vessel will conduct daily evening itineraries from Rafina (departure at 4.45pm) to the islands of Andros, Tinos, Mykonos and Paros. The passenger ship can […]

Culture Ministry has Plans to Boost Promotion of Ioannina Castle

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Culture Minister Lina Mendoni at the Ottoman bath in the castle of Ioannina. The Greek Culture Ministry has announced a strategic plan to restore and promote the landmark Ioannina castle in Western Greece. “A set of projects and studies carried out in the area, are expected to change both the castle and the city,” Culture Minister […]

EU Launches 2023 European Destination of Excellence Competition

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The European Commission recently launched the European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN) competition for 2023. EDEN recognises and awards smaller destinations applying successful strategies to boost sustainable tourism through green transition practices. The competition also promotes the development of sustainable tourism destinations that bring value to the economy, the

Nemea Peloponnese 3rd Stop for Greek Wine Tourism Roadshow

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Nemea, Peloponnese. Photo source: @Visit Greece After Santorini and Western Macedonia, the Greek Tourism Ministry is heading to the Peloponnese to Nemea, where the 3rd Wine Tourism Conference kicks off today. On the initiative of Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki, the event is part of the ministry’s wine tourism road show series which kicked off […]

GNTO Scandinavia Branch Named ‘Best Foreign Tourist Office’ in Norway

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The Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) branch in Scandinavia has been named Norway’s Best Foreign Tourism Office for 2021 at the annual Grand Travel Awards (GTA). The awards are organized for the last 25 years by the Norwegian and Swedish editions of Travel News, a leading travel magazine in Scandinavia. Travel News recently presented GNTO […]

Accor to Open Second MGallery Hotel in Greece: the Niko Seaside Resort on Crete

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Accor, a world leading hospitality group, on Thursday announced the opening of its Niko Seaside Resort, a member of the MGallery Hotel Collection, on Crete as of April 10. “The second MGallery property in Greece and inspiring boutique hotel, opening its doors this April, will be a wonderful chance for guests to experience the unique and […]

Kalamata Seaplane Port Gets Green Light

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Photo source: Kalamata Municipality Construction of a seaplane port in the town of Kalamata is set to begin after local government and relevant ministries approved licensing, Hellenic Seaplanes announced this week. Once completed, the Kalamata port will be connected with a wider waterway network linking the Greek islands through seaplane transport. The project