South Aegean Islands Playing Big Part in Greece’s 2021 Tourism Success

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Lindos, Rhodes. The South Aegean Region is playing a big part in Greece’s tourism success story this year despite the unfavorable environment created by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the South Aegean Tourism Initiative said on Sunday. Established in January 2021 by the regions governor, George Haztimarkos, the South Aegean Tourism Initiative is a body made […]

Study: Corfu is Europe’s Most Relaxing City Break Destination

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Photo source: Visit Greece / E. Fili Corfu is Europe’s best destination for a wellness-inspired city break, according to a study by Radical Storage, a company offering luggage services to holidaymakers, backpackers and business travelers. Radical Storage analyzed some of the most popular weekend and short-stay city destinations in and around Europe, ranking cities based

Greece Adds Major Tourism Projects to ‘Strategic’ Investments Plan

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Afantou, Rhodes. Photo Source: TAIPED A major tourism investment project slated to go up in North Afantou, on the island of Rhodes, received the green light this week after authorities agreed to incorporate it in the government’s strategic investments program which foresees fast-track procedures. The project involves the creation of a 5-star, 320-room hotel at Afantou

GNTO Promotes Rhodes’ Gastronomy and Wines to Italy

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Rhodes’ gastronomy and wines were recently promoted to Italy through an extensive feature published in Italian monthly magazine Bell’ Europa. Titled “Rhodes, the taste of summer” (Rodi, il gusto dell’ estate), the 14-page feature was published in the August issue of Bell’ Europa, following a press trip that was organized by the Greek National Tourism […]

Crete and Rhodes Top Choices for TUI Travelers This Summer

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Rhodes, Greece. Two Greek islands, Crete and Rhodes are top destinations of choice for travelers in addition to the Balearic Islands, said holiday operator TUI Group on Thursday. Indicatively, Athens and Crete are among the top three favorites for TUI France customers; Rhodes for TUI UK and TUI Belgium; Crete and Rhodes for TUI Nordic; […]

Greece and Cyprus Explore Ways to Promote Religious Tourism

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Monastery of St. John, Patmos. Photo source: @ReCult Interreg VA Greece/Cyprus Ways to further develop and promote religious tourism in Greece and Cyprus were presented during a round-table discussion that recently took place on Rhodes as part of the EU’s Re-Cult program. Re-Cult aims to highlight and promote cultural and religious heritage through the development […]

Meliá Adds Cosmopolitan Hotel on Rhodes to Portfolio

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Cosmopolitan Hotel, Rhodes Meliá Hotels International has expanded its portfolio in Greece with the addition of the Cosmopolitan Hotel, operated by Zeus Hotels, on the island of Rhodes. With the addition of new properties, the group is gaining an increasingly significant presence on the Greek islands, a location recognised as being of utmost importance for […]

HotelBrain Expands Portfolio with Addition of 14 New Properties

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100 Rizes Seaside Resort, East Mani. HotelBrain, a leading hospitality group in Greece, has expanded its portfolio of properties with the addition of 14 new leased hotels since the start of 2021. The company has signed lease contracts with four hotels on Crete, two hotels on Santorini, two hotels on Rhodes, two hotels in the […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Katakolon as New Embarkation Port in Greece

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the addition of Katakolon as its new embarkation port in Greece. This is the first time NCL has added a secondary homeport in Greece as part of its ongoing exploration of new itinerary options. Starting September 17, guests sailing onboard Norwegian Getaway’s immersive Mediterranean sailings in 2021 will have […]

Greece Looking to Further Develop its Religious Tourism Product

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Photo source: @ReCult Interreg VA Greece/Cyprus Greece is looking into ways to tap into the growing potential of religious tourism, Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki said on Thursday. Speaking during a round-table discussion that took place on the island of Rhodes, Zacharaki confirmed Greece’s potential as a growing religious tourism destination. “We expect the