Athens and Istanbul Mayors Pledge to Strengthen Ties

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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis Ways of strengthening ties between Athens and Istanbul in the fields of culture and tourism were recently discussed between Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The two mayors met at the Istanbul City Hall last week where they signed a memorandum of understanding […]

Greece Eagerly Awaits Revamped National Gallery Official Opening

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Photos © Greek Culture Ministry Athens’ pride and joy, the renovated National Gallery will be inaugurated on Wednesday, March 24, on occasion of bicentennial celebrations marking the 1821 Greek War of Independence in the presence of world leaders and dignitaries. Visiting Athens to mark the 200 years since the Greek Revolution in 1821 will be […]

Scandinavians Keen on Visiting Greece with Covid-19 Test or Vaccination Certificate

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“Scandinavians are eager to travel to Greece this year, either with a negative Covid-19 PCR test or a vaccination certificate,” the Director of the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) office in Scandinavia Pavlos Mourmas said last week. Speaking during the Greek Panorama Virtual Tourism Expo that took place on March 18, Mourmas said that over […]

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

GNTO France: EU’s Green Certificate Brings Optimism for Greek Tourism’s Restart

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The Director of the Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) office in France Dimitra Voziki on Thursday expressed optimism about the reopening of tourism in Greece, especially after the European Commission’s made its proposal on the establishment of an EU-wide digital green certificate. “After the Commission’s announcement, we can all be moderately optimistic about

National Gallery Prepares to Celebrate Greece 2021 Bicentennial

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Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni overseeing the works at the National Gallery. Photo source: Culture Ministry The National Gallery in Athens will be welcoming world leaders on March 24 to mark the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence on March 25, according to an announcement by the Culture Ministry. Commemorating 200 years since the Greek […]

Central Macedonia will Aim to Attract More German Travelers

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Photo Source: Visit Greece / K. Grozoudis Central Macedonia will aim to attract more German travelers in 2021, the region’s deputy governor for tourism, Alexandros Thanos, said following the ITB Berlin NOW 2021 trade show that was held virtually earlier this month. The Region of Central Macedonia took part in the trade show with a […]

The Telegraph Places Elivi Skiathos Hotel Among Best for British Travelers

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Elivi Skiathos UK’s daily newspaper The Telegraph has included Greece among this year’s ideal destinations for British holidaymakers and has recommended the Elivi Skiathos resort as one of Europe’s best hotels to visit when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Having included Elivi Skiathos on a list of the six best hotels in Greece, The Telegraph says […]

Delphi Economic Forum 2021 to Take Place in Hybrid Form in May

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Over 350 speakers from 32 countries will participate in the Delphi Economic Forum 2021 that is scheduled to take place in hybrid form during May 10-15. As last year, the sixth edition of the forum will combine live sessions from the Zappeion Mansion in Athens, and online discussions in accordance with the safety measures and […]

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

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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 […]