Central Macedonia to Launch New Tourism Strategy for 2021

By admin 4 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Travel The Central Macedonia Region is planning to launch a new tourism strategy and upgrade its brand identity to attract travelers for the 2021 tourism season. Speaking to tourism professionals and reporters during a webinar on Thursday, Central Macedonia Vice Governor for Tourism and Culture, Alexandros Thanos, said that despite the

Coronavirus Slashes Thessaloniki Hotel Numbers in 2020

By admin 28 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @Thessaloniki Hotels Association Hoteliers in the northern port city of Thessaloniki saw visitor numbers fall as a result of coronavirus pandemic measures marking a 70.14 percent drop in the number of overnight stays in 2020 compared to a year earlier, according to the Thessaloniki Hotels Association (THA). More specifically, the total number of

Greece Receives First High-speed Passenger Train

By admin 18 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The ETR470 Pendolino train on its way to Greece. Photo source: Alstom Trainose recently welcomed Greece’s first high-speed electrified passenger train expected to conduct the Athens – Thessaloniki itinerary in less than four hours. The high -speed train (referred to as Silver Arrow or White Arrow) will undergo its first tests during the last week […]

Landmark Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites to Get Free WiFi

By admin 11 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Cape Sounion, Attica. Photo Source: https://athensattica.com Visitors at 25 landmark archaeological sites and museums across Greece will soon have the opportunity to enjoy free wireless internet service (WiFi). In collaboration with telecommunications company Cosmote, the Greek Culture Ministry will soon offer free WiFi access at 25 sites of interest and museums including

Thessaloniki Expo Center Revamp Master Plan Gets Support

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Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center. Photo Source: @TIF-Helexpo Thessaloniki stakeholders, local bodies and chambers released a joint statement this week expressing their support of a master plan for the overhaul of the port city’s exhibition center. On the initiative of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 17 bodies, including the Region of Central

AEGEAN Introduces Covid-19 Testing Option for Passengers

By admin 28 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: AEGEAN Greek airline company AEGEAN is offering its passengers the option to get a discounted Covid-19 test, prior to departure, at a number of medical facilities in Greece. In collaboration with the Bioiatriki Group and the Athens Medical Group, AEGEAN is providing its ticket holders the opportunity to book diagnostic tests for Covid-19 […]

Brown Hotels to Open 20 Properties in Greece and Cyprus

By admin 21 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: Brown Hotels Brown Hotels, an international design hotel collection, is planning to expand its portfolio of properties with the opening of over 20 new hotels in Greece (Athens and Thessaloniki), and Cyprus. Brown Hotels currently operates the world-acclaimed Brown TLV brand as well as The Lighthouse, The Poli House and the new young […]

‘Thessaloniki ConfEx Park’ Competition Enters Next Stage with 15 Qualified Applicants

By admin 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Photo source: @TIF-Helexpo Greece’s national exhibition body TIF – Helexpo has announced the 15 architectural offices and groups that have been qualified to enter the second phase of an international design competition for the revamp of the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center. Launched earlier this year, the competition will determine the winner that will

GNTO Promotes Greek Tourism to Italian Market Through Digital Events

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The Acropolis, Athens. Photo: GTP The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) office in Italy in December will take part in digital events to promote Greek tourism to the Italian market. “These activities are part of the organization’s strategy to strengthen the image of Greece in international markets ahead of the 2021 tourism season,” the GNTO […]

Greek PM Briefed on Safety Steps of Thessaloniki’s Mediterranean Palace Hotel

By admin 30 Νοεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Mediterranean Palace General Manager Panagiotis Zelelidis and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (center). Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the Mediterranean Palace Hotel during his official visit to the northern port city of Thessaloniki over the weekend. He was welcomed by the hotel’s general manager, Panagiotis Zelelidis, who informed him on the