Patra Invites Residents, Visitors to Explore its Best

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Photo source: Municipality of Patra The city of Patra in the Peloponnese is inviting residents and visitors to explore some of its landmark sites and lesser-known destinations through a new online platform and mobile application that offers information in both English and Greek. The “Explore Patras” online platform – https://explore.patras.gr – offers information on

Greece Aiming to Become the ‘Hollywood of Europe’

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The comparative advantages and incentives that Greece offers to foreign movie and TV producers were discussed during the “Hollywood in Greece” Forum that took place online in early October. Organized by the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce of New York, the International Chamber of Commerce Greece (ICC Hellas) and the National Center of Audiovisual Media […]

Culture Ministry: Action Plan for Promotion of Ancient Olympia

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Photo source: Municipality of Ancient Olympia The Culture Ministry, the Region of Western Greece and the Municipality of Ancient Olympia have announced an action plan for the cultural promotion of Ancient Olympia through a new partnership agreement. Budgeted at 329.840 euros, the three-year agreement includes the development of permanent or temporary cultural and

Celestyal Announces Return to Year-round Cruising

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Celestyal Cruises has announced its return to year-round cruising to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean as of March 14, 2022. The company will start the 2022 cruise season with three- and four-night cruises followed by seven-night sailings starting on April 30. Celestyal is among the few cruise lines to consistently call upon Ancient […]

Athens’ 5th Int’l Hospitality Forum to Focus on post-Covid-19 Travel Trends

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The main trends that will define travel in the post-Covid-19 era will be discussed among tourism professionals from Greece and abroad during the 5th International Hospitality Forum that will take place at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, on November 27. The forum is organized by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) and powered by Phocuswright, […]

Larissa Ready to Host ‘Major Cities of Europe’ Conference, Oct 13-15

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Photo source: Municipality of Larissa The Greek city of Larissa is ready to host the Major Cities of Europe online conference, scheduled to take place during October 13-15. Major Cities of Europe is a European network of cities and regions committed to identifying key and emerging trends in city innovation. Titled “From here to where? […]

Greece Explores Tourism Cooperation with Lithuania

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Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki and Lithuania’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation Jovita Neliupšienė. Ways of jointly promoting thematic tourism products in Greece and Lithuania were discussed between Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki and Lithuania’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation Jovita Neliupšienė during a recent meeting in

‘Pocket Park’ Network in Athens is Growing

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The Municipality of Athens recently added a new green area to its growing network of “pocket parks” which can be found in neighborhoods in the Greek capital. The city’s sixth pocket park is located on the Dimitris Pavilidis pedestrian street of the Petralona district and covers an area of 160sqm. “This is one more step closer […]

‘Katikies Mykonos’ and ‘Katikies Santorini’ Hotels on Condé Nast Traveler Top 20 List for 2021

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Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) has placed the Katikies Mykonos and Katikies Santorini on its list of the Top 20 Hotels in Greece and Turkey for 2021. The luxury travel magazine recently announced the winners of its Readers’ Choice Awards 2021 that recognizes the best hotels, resorts, destinations, airlines, airports, cruises and more. “We are, once again, […]

Greece Celebrating European Days of Conservation-Restoration 2021

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Conservators-restorers place a mosaic back in its original position after maintenance work. Photo source: @Directorate of Conservation of Ancient and Modern Monuments – Culture Ministry Greece is celebrating the European Days of Conservation-Restoration 2021 with a number of events taking place across the country until October 10. Organized for a fourth year by the