Agias Irinis Square in Athens. Photo source: Visit Greece / H. Kakarouhas The Municipality of Athens is proceeding with an ambitious urban regeneration project that involves the upgrading of more squares and the pedestrianization of additional streets in the commercial center of the Greek capital. According to news coverage by Greece’s public broadcaster ERT, in […]
The Athens Epidaurus Festival, one of Greece’s most significant annual cultural events, has launched a new brand identity, with the aim to introduce its audience to a new era of cultural creation. The previous logo (right) had been an integral part of the festival since 1998. According to Athens Epidaurus Festival Artistic Director Katerina Evangelatos, […]
Photo source: posidoniaseatourism.com Registration has opened for the 6th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) that will take place virtually on May 25. This year’s forum will discuss on the challenges of the restart of the international cruise industry. According to the forum’s organizer Posidonia Exhibitions S.A., registration for the event is free of charge for […]
Tourism must be restored, rebuilt and adjusted to the new ‘after covid era’ reality, emphasizing on quality and sustainability, according to George Vernicos, the Secretary General of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and representative of tourism to the European Economic and Social Committee. The last two years, the coronavirus pandemic has brought unprecedented shock
Greek hoteliers expressed signs of optimism that the country’s tourism industry will improve its performance this year compared to 2020, mainly due to the progress of Greece’s vaccination program, the ongoing Covid-19 testing procedures, and the updated health protocols to be announced in the coming days. Greece will officially open its gates to tourists on May
Aiming to prevent accidents on Greek coasts and at sea, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has joined forces with the Safe Water Sports non governmental organization. Ahead of the National Day for the Prevention of Sea Accidents and Drowning that is held every year on May 11, the two organizations singed a memorandum of […]
The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) during May 11-12 will hold the “CΟΝΝΕCT Tourism & Travel Event Thessaloniki” exclusively for tourism and travel professionals of the local and international market. According to an announcement by the TCB, Thessaloniki is a popular city break and MICE destination, while Central Macedonia offers many options for alternative
Cove Paros Hotel Cove Paros, a boutique hotel located on the Greek island of Paros, is preparing to open its doors in June and welcome its guests for the 2021 summer season. “We’re looking forward to the upcoming season on our favorite island,’’ said the hotel’s owner Giouli Papaioannou. Located near the town of Naoussa, […]
The Red Bull Art of Motion event, one of the world’s most innovative freerunning competitions, is returning to Greece this year for its eighth Greek edition. Set to take place on July 10 in Mikrolimano, in Piraeus, the competition will host some of the world’s best freerunners. One of Attica’s most impressive ports, Mikrolimano offers […]
Plato’s Academy, Athens Greece’s Archaeological Council (KAS) has approved the studies submitted by the Municipality of Athens and the Athens Ephorate of Antiquities for the project involving the regeneration of the park and archaeological site located at Plato’s Academy. The project includes the area’s upgrade and promotion, and foresees the announcement of an


















