Sporades Isles to Get New Ferry Connection from Thessaloniki

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Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis announced on Tuesday a tender for a new ferry service that will connect Thessaloniki with the Sporades islands three times a week. Plakiotakis made the announcement after a meeting with Deputy Macedonia and Thrace Minister Stavros Kalafatis. The entity awarded the concession will receive state subsidy to run three weekly routes […]

Central Macedonia Destinations ‘Star’ in Episode of Pekin Express Reality TV Show

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Four destinations in Central Macedonia – Olympus, Litohoro, Thessaloniki and Nigrita – recently became the filming locations of popular adventure reality TV show Pekin Express. A French-Belgian production, the show, in autumn 2020 filmed the 6th episode of its 14th season in Central Macedonia with the support of the Region’s film office. The episode was […]

TCB Invites Tourism Professionals to ‘Connect’ at Thessaloniki Travel Event

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The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) during May 11-12 will hold the “CΟΝΝΕCT Tourism & Travel Event Thessaloniki” exclusively for tourism and travel professionals of the local and international market. According to an announcement by the TCB, Thessaloniki is a popular city break and MICE destination, while Central Macedonia offers many options for alternative

Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Palace Hotel to Open to Guests on April 20

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The Makedonia Palace hotel has announced that it will re-open its doors on April 20 to welcome its guests to the city of Thessaloniki. With 276 spacious rooms and unique suites, either for leisure purposes or social and business events, the five-star hotel will operate in accordance with the highest standards of hygiene and safety. […]

New Digital Campaign for Thessaloniki Takes Off – Videos

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The tourism offerings and experiences of Thessaloniki in northern Greece are currently being promoted through a new video campaign that launched online by an alliance dubbed the Great Tourism Partnership of Central Macedonia. The campaign recently launched with the aim to increase demand for the destination ahead of the opening of Greece’s tourism industry. […]

Ryanair to Open New Bases on Corfu, Rhodes, Crete for Summer 2021

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Ryanair has announced that it will open three new bases on the Greek islands of Corfu, Rhodes and Crete – Chania, for the summer of 2021. During an online press conference on Wednesday, Ryanair Commercial Director Jason McGuinness said that the new bases would operate from July to October. “Following the announcement of Greece’s first […]

Thessaloniki to Become First Colorblind-friendly Destination in Greece

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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 […]

British Press Promotes a Number of Greek Destinations for Travel this Year

By admin 18 Μαρτίου 2021 No comment

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Mykonos island, Greece Features on Greece and a number of its destinations recently began to appear in some of the UK’s leading newspapers and travel magazines after it was announced that the country will re-open to tourists in mid-May. Already, the National Geographic UK, The Telegraph, The Times and The Independent have published multi-page articles […]

TTO: Vaccinations, Bilateral Agreements Vital for Greek Tourism Recovery

By admin 18 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: @Thessaloniki Travel The recovery of Greek tourism depends on the course of vaccinations on a European level and the bilateral agreements that Greece is expected to sign with other countries, Thessaloniki Tourism Organization (TTO) President Voula Patoulidou said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters during an online press conference, Patoulidou referred to the

Mediterranean Palace Hotel Gets Green Key Award for Sustainability Program

By admin 15 Φεβρουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Thessaloniki’s five-star Mediterranean Palace Hotel has been awarded the Greek Key eco-label for its sustainable tourism practices and eco-friendly management. The Green Key is a leading certification which recognizes environmental responsibility and promotes eco-friendly technologies and sustainable operation methods. The program considers environmental management and