Greece Adds 9 Traditions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List

By admin 21 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

The “gaitanaki” dance in Analipsi. Photo source: Culture Ministry Nine traditional practices, customs and events, which still take place in cities and villages across Greece, have been included in the country’s National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Culture Ministry announced recently. Greece’s national index is in line with UNESCO’s List of Intangible

Study Reveals Why More and More Film Productions are Being Shot in Greece

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Photo source: diaNEOsis All the more international film productions are selecting Greek destinations as filming locations mainly due to the country’s unique landscapes and the financial incentives offered by the Greek state. According to a study released recently by Athens-based research and policy institute diaNEOsis, Greece now has the opportunity to attract more foreign

Greece’s Magnesia Region Looks to Attract More Visitors from Poland

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Mount Pelion and Volos. Photo source: Visit Greece In efforts to attract more travelers from Poland to the area of Magnesia in Central Greece, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and local authorities recently organized a press trip for the TV crew of private Polish broadcaster TVN. TVN’s crew visited Mount Pelion, the city of […]

Pelion’s Erofili Hotel Completes Large-scale Renovation Project

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Erofili Hotel, Portaria, Mount Pelion Erofili Hotel, a hospitality property located in the village of Portaria on Mount Pelion, has completed a large-scale renovation of its rooms and public areas. Built in accordance to the area’s traditional architecture, the hotel offers 16 rooms and suites – five types of accommodation options – with some featuring […]

GNTO Holding Webinars to Promote Greece to Foreign Tourism Professionals

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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

T+L Places Tinos Among 6 Greek Destinations Where Greeks Love to Go

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Photo Source: Municipality of Tinos Tinos is among the six favorite destinations of Greek travelers due to its rich culture, unique gastronomy and local products, according to a recent article published in the online edition of the Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine. Titled “6 Greek destinations where the locals love to go”, the article shares […]