Cyclades Islands See Increase in Ferry Arrivals in 2021

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Ferry arrivals to the Cyclades islands showed signs of recovery during the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in both 2020 and 2019 – prior to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic – according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). Covering the main summer months (July, August and September), Q3 is usually […]

Culture Ministry has Plans to Boost Promotion of Ioannina Castle

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Culture Minister Lina Mendoni at the Ottoman bath in the castle of Ioannina. The Greek Culture Ministry has announced a strategic plan to restore and promote the landmark Ioannina castle in Western Greece. “A set of projects and studies carried out in the area, are expected to change both the castle and the city,” Culture Minister […]

Vigla Hotel Ready to Welcome Guests to Amorgos

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Vigla Hotel, Amorgos The Vigla Hotel on the Greek island of Amorgos has announced that it will reopen its doors and welcome guests on April 10. Located in the village of Tholaria on the north part of the island, Vigla Hotel offers high quality services and authentic hospitality in its recently renovated rooms, as well as […]

EU Launches 2023 European Destination of Excellence Competition

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The European Commission recently launched the European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN) competition for 2023. EDEN recognises and awards smaller destinations applying successful strategies to boost sustainable tourism through green transition practices. The competition also promotes the development of sustainable tourism destinations that bring value to the economy, the

Nemea Peloponnese 3rd Stop for Greek Wine Tourism Roadshow

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Nemea, Peloponnese. Photo source: @Visit Greece After Santorini and Western Macedonia, the Greek Tourism Ministry is heading to the Peloponnese to Nemea, where the 3rd Wine Tourism Conference kicks off today.  On the initiative of Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki, the event is part of the ministry’s wine tourism road show series which kicked off […]

GNTO Scandinavia Branch Named ‘Best Foreign Tourist Office’ in Norway

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The Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) branch in Scandinavia has been named Norway’s Best Foreign Tourism Office for 2021 at the annual Grand Travel Awards (GTA). The awards are organized for the last 25 years by the Norwegian and Swedish editions of Travel News, a leading travel magazine in Scandinavia. Travel News recently presented GNTO […]

Accor to Open Second MGallery Hotel in Greece: the Niko Seaside Resort on Crete

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Accor, a world leading hospitality group, on Thursday announced the opening of its Niko Seaside Resort, a member of the MGallery Hotel Collection, on Crete as of April 10. “The second MGallery property in Greece and inspiring boutique hotel, opening its doors this April, will be a wonderful chance for guests to experience the unique and […]

Kalamata Seaplane Port Gets Green Light

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Photo source: Kalamata Municipality Construction of a seaplane port in the town of Kalamata is set to begin after local government and relevant ministries approved licensing, Hellenic Seaplanes announced this week.  Once completed, the Kalamata port will be connected with a wider waterway network linking the Greek islands through seaplane transport. The project

Naxos Airport in Greece to Get Upgrade

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Naxos Airport. Photo source: Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority A project to improve and expand the infrastructure at the airport on the Greek island of Naxos has secured funds of 23.07 million euros by the “Transport Infrastructure, Environment and Sustainable Development 2014-2020” operational program. According to an announcement by the Greek Investments Ministry, works

Greek Tourism Recovery on Agenda of Delphi Economic Forum 2022

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Delphi, Greece. Photo: GTP The recovery efforts and challenges of the 2022 tourism season will be discussed during the 7th Delphi Economic Forum 2022 that is scheduled to take place in the town of Delphi, Central Greece, during April 6-9. Politicians, tourism officials and entrepreneurs will discuss on ways to maintain safety and accelerate tourism […]