Crete: New Archaeological Museums Coming to Chania and Rethymno

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New archaeological museum of Chania. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Two new archaeological museums will open their doors in the cities of Chania and Rethymno on the Greek island of Crete, the Greek Culture Ministry recently announced. With regard to the museum in Chania, preparations for its opening are almost complete. Located in the area […]

Report: Greece Among Europe’s Most Friendly Countries

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Greece is among Europe’s most friendly countries to live and work, according to a report by InterNations. InterNations has created a community of 4.4 million expatriates in 420 cities worldwide. Its mission is to provide expatriates with tips and information about destinations as well as opportunities to connect with other people. InterNations has also created […]

Halkidiki’s Porto Carras Resort Opening April 21

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The Porto Carras Grand Resort, located on the west coast of Sithonia in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, will be offering its unique hospitality experiences to guests this season from April 21. Porto Carras will operate its five-star Meliton hotel which offers 324 spacious rooms and 155 luxury suites with a unique view to Toroneos gulf, the marina […]

Greece’s Higher Court Approves Building Terms for Acropolis Area

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Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y Skoulas In efforts to protect the wider Acropolis area from illegal construction, Greece’s highest court approved this week a set of special terms and building restrictions to apply in and around the Makrygianni and Koukaki neighborhoods, the Environment Ministry announced. According to the approved draft Presidential Decree,

GBTA Calls for End to Covid-19 Testing Requirements for Vaccinated Travelers

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The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is calling on governments in Europe, Canada, the US and Latin America to end Covid-19 testing requirements for vaccinated travelers. “It’s been almost two years since the global pandemic was declared and while entire segments of the global economy have successfully reopened, business travel is still lagging far behind […]

International Cycling Tour of Hellas to Shine Spotlight on Many Greek Cities

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Photo source: @International Tour of Hellas Greece’s International Cycling Tour will revive in April after 10 years of absence, Deputy Culture and Sports Minister Lefteris Avgenakis announced earlier this week. The tour’s 19th edition will start from Crete on April 26 and wrap up after five stages in Ioannina, western Greece. Participants will pass through […]

Greece-United States Hold Talks on Cooperation in Culture Field

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Greece and the United States will hold joint initiatives in the field of culture in accordance to a memorandum of understanding signed in 2021. During a recent visit to Washington, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced a number of actions for the promotion of Greek culture after holding discussions with the Assistant Secretary of State for […]

Katerini, Greece, Joins EU Smart Tourism Destinations Program

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Photo source: Municipality of Katerini The Municipality of Katerini in northern Greece will participate in the European Commission’s Smart Tourism Destinations program in an aim to promote the city’s tourism offerings through collaboration with other European destinations. “The participation of Katerini in the Smart Tourism Destinations program, consisting of 50 European

Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel Completes Renovation of Rooms and Suites

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The Divani hospitality group is ready to welcome guests to the renovated rooms and suites of the Divani Palace Acropolis hotel near the center of Athens. The hotel now features 52 brand new executive rooms decorated with modern elegance and offering spacious bedrooms with minibar, luxury bathrooms and private balconies with views to the city […]

Air Travel Needs ‘Redesign’ in Post-Covid Era, Says Industry Expert

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Photo source: @Aegean Airlines Air travel must be ‘reinvented’ as people discover travel again after more than two years of Covid-19, AEGEAN Airlines Corporate Affairs Manager Maria Spyridaki said during a hospitality and tourism conference in Athens on Thursday. Titled “Hospitality goes live Athens. The future is now”, the conference was part of the COCO-MAT […]