Smaller types of accommodation attracted the interest of travelers this summer, as consumers continued to adapt to living in a Covid-19 world, according to recent research conducted by benchmarking and analytics firm STR. The most recent findings of STR’s Tourism Consumer Insights team show a familiar picture compared with its previous research. “Many accommodation types
Glenn Close. Photo source: @glennclose, Instagram Hollywood star and eight times Oscar nominee Glenn Close recently arrived in Athens to film for season 2 of Israeli espionage thriller “Tehran”. After the completion of its first season, which was almost exclusively shot in Athens, the show of Apple TV+ once again “disguises” the Greek capital as […]
Sea Breeze Santorini Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with Alexandros Ltd to open its first resort on the popular Greek island of Santorini. The Sea Breeze Santorini Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton will launch in spring 2022, with 37 rooms and a private beach. Each room in […]
The Athens Flying Week (AFW) 2021, Greece’s most significant aviation event, is getting ready to “take off” from the Tanagra Air Base on September 4. “Athens Flying Week returns more impressive than ever,” the event’s organizing team said in an announcement. The event will feature spectacular stunts by leading teams and pilots from around the […]
The beauties of Halkidiki in northern Greece are being promoted through the new music video of Gerald Ahern & Labis, a band consisting of Irish and Greek musicians. The band recently released a four-minute music video to promote their new song “Reverb”, which was filmed in Halkidiki with the support of the Halkidiki Tourism […]
Hotel prices in popular Mediterranean destinations, including Greece, significantly increased during July and August 2021, compared to the average prices of 2019, according to an analysis released by Mabrian Technologies. Based on a sample of over 73,000 hotels, the analysis includes average prices per country for overnight stays during July and August 2021. Mabrian
© Avra Apartments Venetian Harbour Avra Collection recently announced its partnership with Homes & Villas, a brand by Marriott International. Launched in May 2019, Homes & Villas by Marriott International is a curated and growing collection of 25,000 premium and luxury whole home rentals located in 240 prime destinations throughout the United States, Canada,
Tinos Island. Photo © Panagiotis Vlachopoulos The Municipality of Tinos presented the island’s unique nature and tourism offerings to US tourism professionals during the ASTA Global Convention 2021 that took place in Chicago during August 23-25. Held annually by the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), the convention is considered the top meeting place for […]
Bettany Hughes in Ancient Olympia. Photo source: @BettanyHughes Greece’s ancient “wonders” and most recent archaeological findings were revealed to UK’s TV audience through the “Treasures of the World”, the television show of British historian and presenter Bettany Hughes. Despite the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Bettany traveled to Greece earlier in
Photo: GTP Only runners that are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a recovery certificate can participate in the “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” 2021 event Registration for the “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” 2021 opens on September 1 on the event’s official website, according to an announcement by organizer Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS). SEGAS said the


















