Greece Among 65 Countries to Showcase at WTM London this Year

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Greece is among the 65 countries that have confirmed their participation in WTM London 2021, the leading global event for the travel industry scheduled to take place at ExCeL London next month. According to an announcement by WTM London, thousands of delegates will gather at ExCeL London during 1-3 November for the physical event, and […]

Four Attica Municipalities ‘Adopt’ Fire-stricken Areas in Evia

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Photo source: @Municipality of Vironas The Greek municipalities of Vironas, Kesariani, Agios Dimitrios and Ilioupoli in Attica are taking action to contribute to the reconstruction of four areas on the fire-stricken island of Evia. During a meeting that took place in the Municipality of Mandoudi-Limni -Agia Anna last week, the mayors of the four municipalities […]

Athens is Hosting the World Company Sport Games 2021

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Athens’ landmark Kallimarmaron Panathinaic Stadium on Wednesday will welcome 3,500 athletes from 37 countries for the opening ceremony of the 3rd World Company Sport Games 2021. Organized by the Hellenic Organization for Company Sport & Health (HOCSH) and the Region of Attica, the Games are taking place in the Greek capital between October 6-10. “The […]

Greece Targets French Off-season Tourists

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GNTO President Dimitris Fragakis and Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias at the IFTM Top Resa expo. In efforts to extend the tourist season, Greece is taking steps to attract travelers from France beyond summer and into winter for Christmas and Easter, said Tourism Vassilis Kikilias, who is in Paris this week for the IFTM Top Resa […]

Attica Goes to IFTM-Top Resa Show to Woo French Travelers

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The Region of Attica is participating in the IFTM-Top Resa 2021, the international tourism trade show that opened on October 5 in Paris, France. Considered a significant event for the French tourism market, the ΙFTM (International & French Travel Market) – Top Resa is taking place in Paris’ Porte des Versailles exhibition center. This year, […]

Modus & Amplio Adds ‘The Koukaki Residence’ to its Portfolio of Hotels

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Greek hospitality management and consulting company Modus & Amplio has announced its new partnership with The Koukaki Residence, a hospitality property located in the Athenian district of Koukaki under the Acropolis. Under the agreement, Modus & Amplio has already rebranded the property; created a new name and logo; developed a new photo concept and online/offline

Kythira Airport to Celebrate 50th Birthday in December

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The Kythira “Alexander Onassis” Airport is organizing a number of events for the island’s residents and visitors, ahead of its 50th birthday in December, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) announced on Sunday. The airport’s management, in cooperation with the island’s municipality, has already launched a program of events to commemorate the milestone of 50 […]

Greece’s Plaka Bridge Restoration Receives Europa Nostra Accolade

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Greece’s Plaka Bridge restoration project was honored with a 2021 European Heritage / Europa Nostra Award during a ceremony on Saturday at the monument’s location in Epirus. The award was handed to Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni by Europa Nostra Secretary General Sneška Quaedvlieg – Mihailović during the event that also saw the attendance of […]

Athens Mayor: People-centered Policies Needed to Address Climate Change

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In efforts to improve the standard of living in the Greek capital and address climate change, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said this week that he was considering reinstating the “daktylios” odd/even traffic regulation system. Dubbing the decades-old system the “Green Daktylios”, the mayor announced the idea during the “Citizen Sustain: Building a Better Urban

Greek Ministry May Establish Marine Tourism Committee

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Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said this week that he would be examining the possibility of setting up a Marine Tourism Committee after meeting with the country’s Professional Yacht Owners Bareboat Association (SITESAP). Kikilias met for the first time with the association’s board of directors who briefed him on crucial sector issues. The minister said he […]