UNWTO and Instagram Partner to Help Destinations ‘Recover and Rediscover’

By admin 10 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

Photo source: @UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Instagram have joined forces to produce a Tourism Recovery Playbook that will help destinations and businesses harness the power of digital and visual storytelling to reach new audiences and return to growth. This first ever partnership with Instagram forms part of UNWTO’s wider shift towards harnessing […]

Lamda to Develop ‘The Ellinikon’ into a Smart, Sustainable City

By admin 9 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The Ellinikon project Sustainability and environmental protection are among the key planning principles of The Ellinikon, the highly anticipated urban regeneration project in Greece, set to breathe new life into the Athenian Riviera. Developed by Lamda Development exclusively with private funds, the project focuses on the coastal front regeneration of Ellinikon and

Mitsis Hotels Presents its Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2020

By admin 9 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Committed to its responsible operation and sustainable hospitality, Mitsis Hotels has published the second edition of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR) for 2020. The report includes the group’s CSR actions and environmental practices carried out in 2020, “at a time when tourism’s shift from quantity to quality and the need for the protection […]

National Theater of Rhodes to Get €20m Revamp

By admin 8 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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National Theater of Rhodes. Photo source: @PrimeMinisterGR The National Theater of Rhodes will get a 20-million-euro revamp with national funds as well as support by the National Strategic Reference Framework (known in Greece as ESPA), Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced during a visit to the island last week. “This is a unique monument, which […]

New Archaeological Museum of Messolonghi Ready to Open

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The new Archaeological Museum of Messolonghi is getting ready to open its doors to the public in the next few weeks, the Greek Culture Ministry said in a recent announcement. Housed in the city’s historic Xenokratio public school, which has been restored by the ministry’s services, the new museum will showcase its permanent collection of […]

Acropolis Museum Introduces New Winter Programs for Children and Adults

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© Acropolis Museum / Giorgos Vitsaropoulos The Acropolis Museum in Athens, has introduced new winter programs and a reduced admission fee (5 euros) for children and adults. The museum’s winter program will run during the November 1 – March 31 period. The newly launched programs are the following: Saturday at the Museum with 20+1 masterpieces […]

WTM London & Travel Forward Virtual to Kick Off November 8

By admin 5 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: WTM WTM London and Travel Forward Virtual – the two-day online event of World Travel Market – will kick off on Monday, November 8, with a rich program of on-demand sessions. WTM & TF Virtual follows on from the recent and successful WTM London and Travel Forward in-person events held at ExCeL during […]

Greece’s 2021 Tourism Numbers at 60% of 2019 Levels, Says Hoteliers Chief

By admin 4 Νοεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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This year is coming to an end with Greece’s tourism numbers having reached some 60 percent on average of 2019 levels, according to Hellenic Hoteliers Federation President Grigoris Tasios. Speaking during the recent Virtual Greek Panorama online event, Tasios spoke about the Greek tourism industry’s recovery process and its successful opening for 2021. “Our bold

Greek Islands Win Gold as ‘Most Desirable Region’ at Wanderlust Awards 2021

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The Greek islands won the gold award as the Most Desirable Region (short haul) at the Wanderlust Awards 2021. Organized by UK travel magazine Wanderlust, the awards ceremony took place on the sidelines of the WTM London tourism expo earlier this week. The area of the Greek islands was among the 10 regions that competed […]

South Aegean Islands Break 2019 Visitor Record in October

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More than 3 million people visited the South Aegean islands between May 13, when Greece opened to tourists, and October 31, exceeding pre-pandemic 2019 levels, the South Aegean Tourism Initiative (SATI) said this week. The SATI said October 2021 broke all records to date surpassing 2019 visitor numbers and exceeding all expectations with the airports […]