Greece Puts Film Tourism High on Agenda

By admin 15 Ιουνίου 2021 No comment

Athens, Greece. Photo source: Travel Trade Athens The Tourism Ministry and the Municipality of Athens recently signed a memorandum of cooperation which foresees the promotion of film tourism in Greece. Signed by Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Athens Development & Destinations Management Agency (EATA) President Melina Daskalaki, the

Developing Military Tourism Next on Greece Agenda

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As part of its tourist product expansion plan, Greece announced this week plans to develop military and war tourism. The ministers of defense, culture and tourism – Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos, Lina Mendoni, and Harry Theoharis – signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) which foresees among others the promotion of important military and war locations, museums, and […]

Alonissos Underwater Museum to Reopen for 2021 Summer Season

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Photo source: @Municipality of Alonissos Greece’s first underwater museum, located off the coast of Alonissos, is ready to reopen its doors for the summer season and guide visitors through its unique 5th century shipwreck. Following an agreement recently signed between the Culture Ministry, the Thessaly Region and the Alonissos Municipality, the museum will resume

Peloponnese: Morias ‘21 Initiative Revives History of Greek Revolution

By admin 17 Μαΐου 2021 No comment

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The Captain Vasilis and Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation and TEMES S.A.– the developer of the Costa Navarino resort, have introduced the Morias ’21 program, an initiative that aims to honor the bicentennial of the 1821 Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire. Through the initiative, the foundation this year invites Greeks from around the world to meet […]

Conference to Explore How Greece Can ‘Open the Door’ to Digital Nomads

By admin 27 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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The Digital Nomads Observatory (DNO) will explore the challenges and opportunities that emerge from digital nomadism during the “1st Digital Mobilities Conference: Nomads & Remote Workers” that is scheduled to take place online during November 8-9. According to the DNO, digital nomadism is a relatively new way of living and working, that gained momentum after […]

Kefalonia Winemakers Get Together and Form Association

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Kefalonia Wines – Orealios Gaea As part of efforts to promote the vineyards and wines of the island of Kefalonia, seven local wineries recently got together to form the Kefalonia Winemakers Association. Also known as Kefalonia Wines, the association plans to organize activities and events throughout the year with the aim to enhance the brand […]

Greece Looking to Speed Up Procedures to Attract ‘Digital Nomads’

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Greece is speeding up procedures for the launch of a special visa that will attract digital nomads, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis recently announced. Aiming to tap into the potential of the global trend, the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Migration are in the final stage of drafting a legislation framework for the […]

Thessaloniki to Become First Colorblind-friendly Destination in Greece

By admin 23 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Travel Thessaloniki is set to become the first city in Greece to adopt the ColorADD system for people with color blindness, aiming to ensure equal access to tourism activities and everyday life for all its residents and visitors. During a press conference that took place online on Tuesday, the […]

GNTO Includes Agritourism in Greece’s Promotional Strategy

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Photo source: Visit Greece The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is planning to design and run a mini campaign for the promotion of agritourism activities in Greece. Speaking during a recent online meeting with representatives of Agroxenia – a non-profit organization promoting agritourism – GNTO President Angela Gerekou referred to the significant contribution of

Greece’s Loutraki Aims to Host 2021 Acropolis Rally Competition

By admin 17 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: VisitLoutraki.com The seaside town of Loutraki, located near the Corinth canal in the Peloponnese, is looking to host the Acropolis Rally – one of Greece’s most significant rally competitions – in 2021 and 2022. Established in 1951, the historic Acropolis Rally is known for its extremely difficult routes and strong competition. After years […]