World Tourism Day 2021 to Focus on Inclusivity

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The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is inviting member and non-member states, sister UN agencies, businesses and individuals to celebrate inclusivity during World Tourism Day 2021 on September 27. Under the theme “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”, the event will attempt to look beyond tourism statistics and acknowledge that, behind every number, there is a person.

Neighborhoods in Athens are Getting New Sidewalks

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A number of neighborhoods in Athens are getting new sidewalks as part of the municipality’s efforts to improve the everyday life of residents, enhance safety and ensure better accessibility for people with disabilities. Under a budget of 24 million euros, the municipality is going ahead with a two-year plan that includes the creation of 410 […]

UK’s Biggest Media Put the Spotlight on Greece this Year

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Some of the UK’s leading travel magazines and newspapers promoted Greece this year as a top destination for summer and autumn holidays through a number of printed features and online articles. A total of 27 articles were published during the summer, with the contribution of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) service in the UK […]

‘European Heritage Days’ in Greece: Free Admission to Museums, Sites this Weekend

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Archaeological Museum of Delphi. Photo source: Ministry of Culture Greece will celebrate European Heritage Days 2021 with free admission to museums, archaeological sites and monuments during the weekend of September 25-26. Celebrations kick off from Friday, September 24, with a number of in-person events scheduled to take place across the country in accordance with

Russian Travelers Opt for Greece in the Fall

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Russian travelers are choosing Greece as an autumn holiday destination, according to data by Rosgosstrakh, a leading insurance company in Russia. According to the data released by state news agency TASS, Greece is revealed as the most popular destination for Russian holidaymakers during the so called “velvet season”, which includes the early autumn months. Citing the

Greece Revises Mount Olympus National Park Regulation

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Mount Olympus, Macedonia, northern Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece / H Kakarouhas In efforts to protect the diverse ecosystem and natural habitat of Mount Olympus, Greece’s tallest mountain, the government announced this week the revision of a legal framework for its protection. The Greek government issued a highly anticipated presidential decree this week which

German Travel Agents Tour Crete and Depart with the Best of Impressions

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The German agents visited Rethymno on Crete. Twelve German travel agents toured Crete earlier this month and departed with the “best of impressions”, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) said on Monday. The travel agents participated in a week-long familiarization (fam) trip organized by the GNTO’s office in Germany and had the chance to experience […]

Athens Topped UK, US, French Traveler Searches for August

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Athens, Syntagma square. Photo: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas Athens was the most searched for destination in August by potential travelers from the US, UK and France, according to findings released on Wednesday by the data and analytics team of travel and tourism agency Tourix. More specifically, Athens featured highly this year in online searches for […]

US and Greece Renew Cultural Property Agreement

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US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt and Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni sign the renewed MoU between the two countries. Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt on Wednesday signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding that renews protections for Greek cultural property. According to an announcement, the renewal marks

Thessaloniki’s World Heritage Sites Highlighted in Official UNESCO Publication

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Thessaloniki’s 15 World Heritage Sites are highlighted in a special advertisement published by the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) in the April issue of “World Heritage”, an official UNESCO publication. The quarterly printed and online review features in-depth articles on cultural and natural World Heritage sites. It is published in English, French and Spanish.