Elivi Skiathos Gets Ready for Summer, Introduces New NEST Infinity Rooms & Suites

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Elivi Skiathos resort Elivi Skiathos, a luxury beachfront resort located on the Greek island of Skiathos, is getting ready to reopen its doors for the 2022 summer season on May 6. The resort’s management has announced the launch of an additional hospitality area featuring new luxury rooms and suites. “Elivi Skiathos has always stayed ahead […]

GNTO Promotes Winter Tourism in Greece Through Mountain Skiing Event

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Aiming to promote Greece’s winter tourism options, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently supported the Pierra Creta international mountain skiing event. A bi-annual mountaineering event, Pierra Creta was held on Mt Psiloritis on the island of Crete, during March 4 and 5. According to GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Fragakis, the organization’s new

Celebrity Cruises to Launch Year-round Sailings in the Mediterranean in 2023

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Celebrity Cruises has announced year-round sailings in the Mediterranean, including Greece, from September 2023 through to March 2024. “Being able to sail through the Mediterranean all winter will open up infinite possibilities for our guests to satiate their wanderlust, while experiencing new destinations as they ‘Journey WonderFULL‘ with us,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo,

Corfu Philharmonic Orchestras on Greece’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

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Corfu Philharmonic Society. Photo source: Culture Ministry The Greek Culture Ministry has inscribed Corfu’s Philharmonic Orchestras in the National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Greece’s intangible cultural heritage list recognizes the social and traditional practices that form the special identity and culture of each region. According to the ministry, Corfu’s

Greece Sets Rules for Ship – Plane Wreck Diving Tourism

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Greek authorities approved a set of rules which will allow recreational divers to access dozens of ship and plane wreck sites across the country. Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos, Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis and Culture Minister Lina Mendoni signed a ministerial decision this week paving the way for diving tourism activities at 91 designated sites.

Greek Hoteliers to Host, Offer Work to Ukrainian Refugees

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Refugees from Ukraine cross the border into Poland. Photo source: European Commission / Photographer: Bartosz Siedlik Hoteliers in Greece said this week that they would be opening their hotels to host and provide employment to displaced Ukrainians following Russia’s invasion of the country. Speaking on Open TV on Wednesday, Hellenic Hoteliers Federation

Aegina’s Ancient Temple of Aphaea to Get Lighting System

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Temple of Aphaea, Aegina. Photo source: Culture Ministry A new lighting system will soon be installed at the ancient temple of Aphaea on the island of Aegina, after Greece’s Central Archaeological Council approved the project’s study. The temple’s lighting project will follow the example of other significant monuments such as the Acropolis and Athens’ Ancient […]

Brits Have Sights Set on Greek Islands for 2022

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Milos island, Greece The Greek islands are expected to lead the destination preferences of British travelers for 2022, according to travel and tourism consultants MTC Group which compiled the latest UK media articles that focus on a number of Greece’s most popular island destinations. In a recent online article, The Evening Standard presented Greece’s 20 most […]

‘O by Myconian Collection’ Opening in May on Mykonos

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The Myconian Collection in May will open a new luxury beachfront hotel named “O” on the popular Greek island of Mykonos in May. The “O by Myconian Collection” will be the group’s first property in the Ornos area and the 11th on the island. According to the Myconian Collection, “O” will become known for its […]

Report Sees Modest Impact of Russia-Ukraine Crisis on Greek Tourism

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Photo © GTP Greece is among the countries that may be impacted by the Russia-Ukraine crisis but to a lesser extent due to a relatively small dependence on the Russian market, said a report released this week by travel intelligence providers ForwardKeys. A closer look at the report reveals a low dependence rate on the […]