Larissa Hoteliers Association Re-elects Irini Papaioannou as President

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Photo source: Municipality of Larissa The Larissa Hoteliers Association recently re-elected Irini Papaioannou as president of its new Board of Directors. In an announcement, the association said the new Board’s priority will be to participate in joint actions and initiatives that will promote Larissa‘s tourism product. “The new board will continue to support the

Athens: New Sports Facilities at Konistra Park in Petralona

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The Municipality of Athens recently completed the revamp of the historic Konistra park and its sports facilities in the area of Petralona. A part of the municipality’s “Adopt your city” program, the project included the upgrade of the park’s basketball and tennis courts. The Konitsa park project is also part of the city’s ongoing program […]

National Theater of Rhodes to be Restored by 2025

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The National Theater of Rhodes will be fully restored and operational by the end of 2025, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced last week. Following a meeting on Friday with South Aegean Governor George Hatzimarkos and Rhodes Mayor Antonis Kabourakis, Mendoni said the project’s tender will launch within the first six months of 2022. Budgeted […]

Greek National Tourism Organization Reopens Branch Office in Spain

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Madrid, Spain The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has reopened its branch office in Madrid aiming to promote Greece as a destination to Spanish travelers. After remaining closed for almost a decade, the GNTO office in Spain restarted its operation a few weeks ago and is housed in the Greek Embassy in Madrid. Among the […]

CNT Highlights Sifnos as World’s Best Destination for Polaroid Photos

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Church of the Seven Martyrs. Photo source: Municipality of Sifnos The Spanish edition of Condé Nast Traveller has highlighted the Greek island of Sifnos as the world’s best destination to take photos with an instant camera (polaroid photos). “At a time when we question the impact of instatourism, new alternatives are emerging that reverse the […]

Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2022 – Applications Now Open

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The European Travel Commission (ETC) has announced the opening of applications for the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2022. The deadline of applications is on 1 June at 17.00 CET. For the fifth year in a row ETC continues its partnership with the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN), Europa Nostra and the Network of […]

Greece to Strengthen Tourism Ties with China

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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Chinese Ambassador to Athens Xiao Junzhen Greece and China are looking into ways to further strengthen their tourism ties through joint initiatives. Following a recent meeting in Athens, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Chinese Ambassador to Athens Xiao Junzhen agreed on the development of a two-year joint action

Greek Island Tinos Gets Seaplane Port Infrastructure

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The Greek island of Tinos is preparing to launch seaplane transport operations after waterway managing company Hellenic Seaplanes announced that infrastructure construction was underway. “Construction of the Tinos waterway has begun. The installation of land infrastructure is expected to be complete in March,” the company said in a statement. Tinos in the Cyclades

Greece – EU Culture Ministers Call for Protection of Ukraine Heritage

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Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and her EU counterparts are calling for the protection of Ukraine’s cultural heritage under the Declaration of the European Ministers Responsible for Culture, Audiovisual and Media in Support of Ukraine. In an informal meeting in France, this week, Europe’s ministers responsible for culture, audiovisual and media expressed solidarity

Andronis Announces Openings of its Hotels for 2022

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Andronis Luxury Suites The Andronis hospitality group has announced the opening dates of its hotels on the island of Santorini for the upcoming summer season. “Santorini is soon to be filled again with wanderers from all over the world. Andronis is putting together all the elements that will once again shape the greatest experiences for […]