Photo source: eca.europa.eu In addition to Covid-19, the European Union must be prepared to address long-term challenges related to green and digital transformation, competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience, said a European Court of Auditors report published recently recommending that a new European tourism strategy be drawn up. The report notes that though some
Corfu island, Greece. Photo Source: Visit Greece / E. Fili Three Greek tourism hotspots – Thessaloniki, Epirus and Corfu – are among the 22 European destinations selected by The Guardian for holidays in 2022. The list was compiled by the British newspaper based on its travel writers’ wishlists, and published in its online edition under […]
The Hilton Athens hotel is undergoing a 130-million-euro makeover in order to be transformed into a new multidimensional destination near the center of the Greek capital, the Ionian Hotel Enterprises (IHE) announced on Tuesday. Construction works began in late 2020 across different hotel sections that today remain closed. According to the IHE, due to the extensive
Photo source: @Incredible Crete Crete and its mountains are highlighted as the best spring skiing destinations in an extensive feature that was recently published on the website of The New York Times. Writer Biddle Duke traveled to the Greek island in February 2020 for a skiing expedition on Lefka Ori. He was impressed by Crete’s landscape […]
KLM on Monday announced that it will soon add Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to all flights departing from Amsterdam. From January 13, KLM customers will be able to purchase an additional amount of sustainable fuel when booking. In this manner, KLM aims to stimulate the SAF market. Standard admixture added to ticket price According to […]
Corfu, Old town. Photo Source: Visit Greece / M. Mitzithropoulos Internet users will soon have the opportunity to explore the historic monuments and hidden gems of the old town of Corfu through a new augmented reality (AR) tourism guide. A UNESCO world heritage site, the old town of Corfu has its roots in the 8th […]
Greece is among the top 10 international destinations that US travelers over 50 want to visit in 2022, according to a survey recently released by online travel magazine TravelAwaits. TravelAwaits surveyed 1,615 people aged 50 and up about their 2022 travel plans. According to the survey’s results, over a third of US travelers plan to […]
The Greek culture and climate change ministries moved one step closer to hands-on actions that will protect the country’s archaeological sites and monuments from the impact of climate change with a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC). Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Climate Change and Civil Protection Minister Christos Stylianides signed the MoC which finalizes the working
The Parthenon fragment will be on display at the Acropolis Museum. The Acropolis Museum in Athens, will soon receive a fragment of the Parthenon frieze from the Museo Archeologico Antonio Salinas located in Palermo, Italy, the Culture Ministry announced on Wednesday. It is an excerpt from stone VI of the eastern frieze of the Parthenon, […]
Photo source: @Anastazia Luxury Suites & Spa The Anastazia Luxury Suites & Spa, located in the area of Drosia north of Athens‘ center, for the fifth consecutive year has been awarded with the Green Key eco-label for its sustainable tourism practices. The Green Key certifies environmental responsibility and promotes eco-friendly technologies and sustainable


















