Volos to Welcome Charter Flights from Israel this Summer

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View of Volos Port The city of Volos and Mount Pelion in central Greece, this summer will welcome travelers from Israel through a new weekly charter flight launched by Tel Aviv-based Arkia Airlines. Starting on June 29 and until September 2021, charter flights will be conducted between Tel Aviv and the airport of Nea Agchialos. […]

Greece’s Cruise Ship Owners Union Prepares for Restart

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The Union of Cruise Ship Owners and Maritime Agencies (EEKFN) is preparing for the restart of the cruise season in Greece in collaboration with Greek tourism bodies and destinations. “Ahead of the 2021 cruise season, EEKFN is in talks with all the relevant bodies authorized to welcome ships at Greek destinations, in efforts to ensure […]

Athens’ Pocket Parks Attract International Attention

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Kolonos pocket park Athens’ pocket parks – the small parks recently created by the municipality in the city’s neighborhoods – have attracted the attention of international media. A corespondent of Reuters international news organisation recently located the pocket parks in Athens and presented the municipality’s efforts to “transform small plots once ridden with

Greece’s Loutraki Aims to Host 2021 Acropolis Rally Competition

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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 […]

New ‘Premium Tourism Awards’ to Celebrate Greece’s Best Travel Companies

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The Macedonia-Thrace Travel Agents Association, in collaboration with tourism marketing company Respond on Demand, is organizing the Premium Tourism Awards. Held for the first time, the event aims to recognize and honor Greece’s best tourism and travel companies including hotels, travel agencies, destinations, restaurants and wineries among others. Furthermore, the Premium

Greece Seeking Ways to Re-open Retail Amid Covid-19 Fatigue

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Photo source: Athens Traders Association A decision by Greek authorities to re-open the retail sector has been pushed back several times due to spikes in the number of Covid-19 cases over the past weeks with the national committee of health experts set to convene on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of easing containment measures. Greek […]

Greek Hoteliers, Ministry Discuss Mountain Tourism Development

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The development of mountain tourism topped the agenda of a virtual meeting between Greek hoteliers and Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki on Saturday. According to Zacharaki, the ministry would soon be setting up a special working group responsible for drawing up a national strategy for the development of mountain tourism, which will attract tourism all […]

Greece’s Loutraki Set to Launch 2021 Tourism Campaign

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City of Loutraki The Loutraki Tourism Organization (LTO) is preparing to launch its tourism campaign for 2021 that will focus mainly on domestic travelers, due to the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and the ongoing international travel restrictions. Located near Athens in the Peloponnese, Loutraki every summer attracts domestic and international

Ziller-Loverdos Mansion in Athens to Open Doors as Museum

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The historic Ziller-Loverdos Mansion, located near the center of Athens, will reopen its doors as a museum at the end of April. Built in 1882, the mansion was the residence of German architect Ernst Ziller. The building combines elements of ancient architecture with 19th century European trends. Its facade is adorned with Caryatid heads, while […]

Athens to Host International Olympic Committee Session in 2025

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The Panathinaic “Kalimarmanron Stadium” in Athens. The International Olympic Committee has selected Athens as the host city of the IOC Session in 2025. The Session is the general assembly of the IOC members that is held once a year. Athens was originally selected to host the recently held 137th IOC Session. However, due to the […]