Greece is 3rd Most Desirable European Destination for Travel in 2022, Says Accor

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A new study by Accor, a world leading hospitality group, reveals Greece as the third most desirable European destination in 2022 for people surveyed in five key tourism markets, namely the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Poland and Russia. The research forms part of an in-depth Northern Europe Travel Trends Report published by Accor, examining how […]

Greece Sets Aside €2.1m to Upgrade Cultural Monuments in Kastoria

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Monastery of Panagia Mavriotissa, Kastoria. Photo source: Culture Ministry The Greek Culture Ministry will allocate 2.1 million euros for the restoration and upgrade of cultural monuments in the area of Kastoria, western Macedonia. The project will be funded by the EU’s post-Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) with works expected to begin soon. According to

Thessaloniki Local Authorities Upgrading City’s Bike Network

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The Municipality of Thessaloniki is implementing a 1.3-million euro project for the upgrade of the city’s bicycle network with the aim to promote alternative ways of transport and micromobility*. Works are already underway in the western part of the city and will gradually expand to include Kontouriotou, Salaminos, Polytexniou and Anagenniseos streets. According to an […]

UK’s Evening Standard Reveals 20 Most Beautiful Greek islands for Summer Holidays

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Naxos island, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece The Evening Standard, UK’s quality free daily newspaper, recently published a list featuring 20 of the most beautiful Greek islands that travelers should visit during the upcoming summer season. The newspaper searched among 227 inhabited islands and selected some of the most beautiful and lesser-known Greek destinations

Ryanair Seeks Incentives to Boost Passenger Numbers to Greece

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Low-cost carrier Ryanair pledged this week to boost passenger capacity to Greece over the next five years as part of its expansion plan. The company said it had put forward its proposal to the Greek Tourism Ministry and was waiting for a response. More specifically in its rapid growth plan submitted in September 2021, Ryanair […]

‘Flex Travel’ a Priority for Travelers in 2022, Says Expedia

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Photo source: @Expedia After two years of enduring the global Covid-19 pandemic, people value travel and personal time more than ever, ranking flex travel at the top of their priorities for 2022, the Traveler Value Index: 2022 Outlook report by Expedia Group. The report underscores the resilience of the industry and reveals how travel companies […]

Hilton Athens: End of a Great Era in Greek Hospitality

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More than half a century of the finest Greek hospitality later, one of Athens’ landmark hotels – the Hilton Athens – is closing its doors leaving behind a vast legacy. Besides being one of the finest examples of Modernist architecture in the Greek capital featuring on its façade the work of one of Greece’s greatest […]

British Historian Mark Mazower Becomes Honorary Citizen of Greece

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Mark Mazower was sworn in citizen of Greece by interior minister Makis Voridis British historian Mark Mazower was sworn in as honorary citizen of Greece during a ceremony that was held in Athens last week. Mazower was honored with the Greek citizenship for his “exceptional contribution” to the country, an announcement by the Interior Ministry […]

Angsana Corfu Resort Shows Commitment to Sustainability in First Year of Operation

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Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa Since its successful opening on Corfu last summer, the Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa has carried out a number of activities to offset its environmental footprint, protect and preserve the environment. The Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa is the first Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts property in Europe. Operated by the […]

Athens College Opens Exhibition Dedicated to History of the Greek Flag

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Photo source: Flag of Greece An exhibition dedicated to the history of the Greek flag opened its doors recently at the Athens College Theater in the Greek capital. Titled “Flag of Greece: One symbol – 200 objects”, the exhibition is part of the first cycle of events organized by civil non-profit partnership Flag of Greece […]