archive photo Inbound flight activity to Greece surged in July, with international arrivals up by 146.8 percent against the same month in 2020, the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) said on Tuesday. According to HCAA data, passenger traffic to Greece is on a steady upward trend stronger by 140.6 percent with overall data from all of […]
An exhibition dedicated to Greek opera legend Maria Callas has opened to the public at the Achillion Museum on the island of Corfu. Organized by the Hellenic Public Properties Company (ETAD) and the museum under the title “Maria Callas: World Priestess of Opera”, the exhibition is taking place as part of the celebrations for the […]
Corfu Old Fortress. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The Greek Culture Ministry will carry out infrastructure works in the Old Venetian Fortress of Corfu to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Budgeted at 232,000 euros, the project is part of the ministry’s plan to improve access to museums, archaeological sites and cultural venues across Greece. […]
Upgrading tourism education and enhancing curriculum topped the agenda of talks between Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki and Ionian Islands Region authorities this week. During her visit to Corfu, Zacharaki signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the region and the Ionian University for the implementation of pilot projects as well as training or upskilling programs
Photo source: @MagicJohnson Straight from the isles of the Ionian Sea, NBA legend Magic Johnson is giving the world a ‘tour’ of Greece this week via his vivid twitter travel posts. Starting with his power walks and training routine in the morning on Corfu, his trip by boat to a remote monastery in the Ionian, […]
Photo source: ETAD The concessionaire operating the Gouvia Marina on Corfu was recently granted a 15-year extension of its lease deal by Greece’s Public Properties Company (ETAD). ETAD CEO Stefanos Vlastos signed the renewed agreement with Ioannis Koutsodontis, who represents Marina Gouvion, a subsidiary of D Marinas Hellas (a private equity firm CVC Capital
MarBella Elix The MarBella Collection hotels this summer will host their first culinary pop-up events with the participation of renowned Greek chefs from abroad. Titled “Greek Chefs Abroad: A Culinary Series”, the events will take place at the “San Giovanni” restaurant located within the premises of the adults-only MarBella Nido Boutique Hotel on Corfu, and […]
Ouranoupoli, Halkidiki. Photo source: @Halkidiki Tourism Organization The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is planning to promote 10 Greek destinations to tourism professionals from The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg through 10 webinars to be held until March 2022. The 12-month program started in April with the promotion of Halkidiki, northern Greece, in
Egremni beach, Lefkada. Photo source: EBD/Lucian Bolca The European Best Destinations (EBD) organization has included three Greek beaches on its list with the safest beaches in Europe for the summer of 2021. The list features a total 13 beaches in Mediterranean destinations such as Greece, Portugal, Spain and Cyprus. They were selected based on various […]
Balos Lagoon, Crete. Photo source: Incredible Crete The Greek islands of Antipaxos, Crete and Corfu are on the list of the “European Safest Islands 2021” that was recently released by the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization. The list includes a total of 12 islands in Europe, that were selected based on several factors: the number of […]


















