Azur Retreat, Meganissi The Azur Retreat, a new boho lux resort on the Ionian island of Meganisi, has opened its doors and is offering travelers a whole new accommodation experience. Azur Retreat is a modern seafront boutique resort catering to the needs of discerning travelers in search of an island sanctuary with world-class comforts and […]
Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece TIME Magazine has included Athens on its list of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2021” for its prime cruise infrastructure and tourism offerings. The magazine’s annual list shines a light on ingenuity, creativity, revitalization and reopenings in destinations across the world. To compile the list, TIME solicited nominations of
Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines recently announced that 100 percent of its staff has been vaccinated against the coronavirus (Covid-19). “One hundred percent of our employees in our central offices and port agencies have completed at least the first dose of the vaccine,” Minoan Lines CEO Antonis Maniadakis said. “During these unprecedented circumstances, it
Marketing Greece and Coca-Cola have joined forces to promote Greek gastronomy as an integral part of the travel experience. Through new videos and travel articles, the partnership looks to take travelers on a journey to the culinary side of Greece – from the traditional flavors of Mani and Syros to the gastronomy scene of Athens, […]
GNTO President Angela Gerekou with the only student of Arki and Parmos Mayor Eleftherios Pentes Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou recently attended the beach cleanup initiatives of the Aquahelp Foundation on the Dodecanese islands of Patmos, Arki and Lipsi. Aquahelp is an environmental, educational foundation. Titled “Clean it Like Greek”,
Photo source: diaNEOsis Greece stands to gain 2.8 billion euros in the next decade if it taps into the potential of its marinas, revealed a study presented this week by research and policy institute diaNEOsis. The data echoes the findings of a Greek Marinas Association study released earlier this year. More specifically, the development of some […]
The Municipality of Athens has opened the city’s fifth pocket park in the neighborhood of Sepolia. “A previously abandoned space on Dramas street has been transformed into a lavender garden,” the municipality said in an announcement. The municipality’s crew planted a total of 190 aromatic plants and shrubs including lavender, rosemary, myrtle and thyme. Meanwhile, […]
English musician and actor Sting will perform two very special concerts this fall at the historic Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens. Stings’ “My Songs” show will take place in the Greek capital on 30 September and 1 October. “It is an exuberant and dynamic show featuring his most beloved songs, written throughout his 17-time […]
Technology has played a significant role in the development of Greek hotels during the last years, with the majority of hoteliers offering advanced – and even smart – technology features to its guests in efforts to upgrade the hospitality experience. According to a survey conducted by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP), Greek […]
Celestyal Cruises has partnered with AtmosAir Solutions, a company specializing in clean green indoor air technology, to upgrade its ventilation system across its fleet. Through the partnership, Celestyal Cruises will improve its already strict hygiene and safety protocols by upgrading its ships’ HVAC air conditioning system, which uses 100 percent fresh air as well as


















