The wines of the Western Macedonia region, northern Greece, will take center stage this weekend during a three-day promotional event organized by the Greek Tourism Ministry. The event, to run on November 12-14, is part of an ongoing program of similar happenings with the first taking place last July on Santorini. The event, organized with […]
Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Vicky Loizou during her visit to Seoul. Greece is aiming to build an ecosystem for tourism data and statistics through tools that are being prepared such as the Tourism Satellite Account and the Sustainable Tourism Observatory, according to the Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Vicky Loizou. […]
Greece has won a silver accolade at the 25th Readers’ Choice Awards (RCA), ranking second on the list of Europe’s Best Overall Destinations for 2021. Organized by US-based Worth Publications and the Recommend travel magazine, the annual RCA event recognizes excellence among destinations, hotels and resorts, travel agents, cruise lines, car rental companies, airlines and
Thessaloniki has become a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network for offering a creative gastronomy scene, the Municipality of Thessaloniki announced on Monday. Launched in 2004, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network recently welcomed 49 new members that place culture and creativity at the heart of their sustainable urban development. The network numbers a total of […]
Photo Source: Municipality of Lipsi The Municipality of Lipsi is passing on the message that “Lipsi is for everyone” (L.I.F.E.) through a new promotional online campaign aimed at international markets. Shown at virtual tourism fairs and workshops, the campaign also includes special presentations of Lipsi to inform foreign journalists, influencers and travel agents. “Our
The Ellinikon project Sustainability and environmental protection are among the key planning principles of The Ellinikon, the highly anticipated urban regeneration project in Greece, set to breathe new life into the Athenian Riviera. Developed by Lamda Development exclusively with private funds, the project focuses on the coastal front regeneration of Ellinikon and
Giannis Antetokounmpo at the White House. Source: www.nba.com Βasketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo made Greeks worldwide proud with his speech this week at the White House, when the Milwaukee Bucks became the first NBA team to visit since 2016. US President Joe Biden welcomed the Milwaukee Bucks to the White House to honor the team for […]
Committed to its responsible operation and sustainable hospitality, Mitsis Hotels has published the second edition of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR) for 2020. The report includes the group’s CSR actions and environmental practices carried out in 2020, “at a time when tourism’s shift from quantity to quality and the need for the protection […]
Greek authorities have imposed new stricter rules for entry into banks and public services, after a surge of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases across the country last week. Affecting mostly unvaccinated citizens, the new measures are in effect since Monday morning and until November 22. Citizens can access public services in physical presence preferably (but not exclusively)
National Theater of Rhodes. Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR The National Theater of Rhodes will get a 20-million-euro revamp with national funds as well as support by the National Strategic Reference Framework (known in Greece as ESPA), Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced during a visit to the island last week. “This is a unique monument, which […]


















