The Capodistrias Estate and Museum. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The Capodistrias Museum – Center of Capodistrian Studies is among the 60 nominees for the European Museum of the Year Award (ΕΜΥΑ) 2022. A significant distinction presented by the European Museum Forum under the auspices of the Council of Europe, EMYA is awarded every year […]
The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) promoted Greece and its luxury tourism offerings to international travel professionals during the recent 20th International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) in Cannes, France. Held earlier in December, the event brought together luxury travel professionals from 73 countries with over 1,300 luxury travel suppliers from across the
Grecotel Kos Imperial hotel The Grecotel Kos Imperial hotel, located on the Greek island of Kos, is supporting local communities through a number of actions and initiatives always in line with the international principles of sustainable development. This year the hotel has carried out a series of targeted actions covering a wide range of activities […]
Marble Kouros statue, approx. 560 BC. Probably from a Viotia workshop. Photo source: Culture Ministry Griffin bronze bust from the island of Samos, 660-630 BC. Photo source: Culture Ministry A total of 47 stolen antiquities will soon return to Greece from the US, following the completion of a long-term investigation conducted by the Manhattan District […]
SENSE Restaurant, AthensWas Hotel, Athens The SENSE Restaurant, located on the seventh floor of the AthensWas hotel near the center of the Greek capital, recently unveiled its new menu for the winter season. According to the restaurant’s management, the menu marks the beginning of a new era for SENSE. “This menu celebrates some of the […]
Photo source: Austrian Airlines Austrian Airlines has announced its 2022 summer flight schedule that includes many popular tourism destinations in Greece, Spain and Italy. The carrier will fly to a number of places in Europe several times a day in summer and significantly increase its offer. “With 110 destinations, 35 of them warm-water destinations in […]
Attica was given the title of the World’s Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination at the recent World Travel Awards (WTA) 2021. The region received the award after competing against leading destinations including Cape Town, Dubai, Maimi, Shanghai, Jakarta and Perth, Australia. Earlier in October, the region had received the title of Europe’s Leading Seaside Metropolitan
Photo: Giorgos Vitsaropoulos The Acropolis Museum in Athens is welcoming the Christmas holiday season with interactive games for children, evening gallery tours for adults, Christmas carols and special gifts for all. Sound stories for divine births The museum invites children and adults to take part in an interactive program dedicated to the birth of gods and […]
Works on the Olympia Odos Motorway. Photo source: olympiaodos.gr The European Commission approved this week Greece’s plans to grant public funds to Olympia Odos SA for the construction of the 74.5km Patra – Pyrgos section of the Olympia Odos Motorway. After a delays, the project, which was broken down into eight different sections, will be […]
The Vasilicos Caldera Heritage Suites, Santorini The Vasilicos Caldera Heritage Suites on the Greek island of Santorini has been included on Condé Nast Traveller’s (CNT) Gold List for 2022. The “Gold List” is CNT’s edit of the best hotels in the world – classics that have crafted their reputation and outlook over many years, or more […]


















