Greece to Nominate Olympus for Inclusion on UNESCO World Heritage List

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Greece will nominate Mount Olympus for its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the ministries of Culture and Environment announced last month. The nomination file will be prepared by a three-member committee consisting of representatives of the two ministries and the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (NECCA). The file is expected to be […]

ITB Berlin 2022 to Take Place as Live Event with Virtual Elements

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ITB Berlin, one of the world’s leading travel trade shows, has announced the launch of a hybrid concept for 2022 and a live event that will take place from March 9-13 in Berlin. ITB Berlin is planning an in-person edition of the event whose success story spans more than 50 years – to which virtual […]

Over 1 Million Tourists Chose South Aegean Islands So Far

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Santorini. Photo source: Visit Greece Over 1 million international tourists spent their holidays in the South Aegean Region in the last three months, including on such islands as Rhodes, Kos, Santorini, Mykonos and Karpathos, reaching nearly 92 percent of last year’s total. According to data released by the South Aegean Tourism Initiative, the

Small Places Big Dreams: Educational Program for Women in Greek Tourism

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Mexoxo, an international non-profit organization committed to empowering and educating women, recently announced the launch of an educational program for women in Greek tourism. Titled “Small Places Big Dreams – Empowering women in Greek tourism”, the program will offer 300 women active in the Greek tourism industry the opportunity to participate in webinars on

Kenshō Opens New Grand Villa in Psarou on Mykonos

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Kenshō Psarou Grand Villa, Mykonos The Kenshō Psarou Grand Villa on the popular Greek island of Mykonos is the latest addition to the collection of Kenshō Boutique Hotel & Villas. The new ultra-luxury property is a four-bedroom retreat offering panoramic sea views. Made of stone, Kenshō Psarou Grand Villa blends perfectly with the environment, combining unique,

UNITE 2021 Virtual MICE Trade Show to Take Place in October

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Meeting planners, travel agents and tour operators from all over the world, in October will meet online during UNITE 2021, a virtual leisure and MICE trade show. Organized for a second year, the show will be held during October 20-21. The virtual platform of UNITE 2021 will offer new features including matchmaking tools and keyword […]

Greece and Cyprus Explore Ways to Promote Religious Tourism

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Monastery of St. John, Patmos. Photo source: @ReCult Interreg VA Greece/Cyprus Ways to further develop and promote religious tourism in Greece and Cyprus were presented during a round-table discussion that recently took place on Rhodes as part of the EU’s Re-Cult program. Re-Cult aims to highlight and promote cultural and religious heritage through the development […]

Corfu: Ministry to Improve Accessibility to Old Fortress and Town

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Corfu Old Fortress. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The Greek Culture Ministry will carry out infrastructure works in the Old Venetian Fortress of Corfu to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Budgeted at 232,000 euros, the project is part of the ministry’s plan to improve access to museums, archaeological sites and cultural venues across Greece. […]

New Study On Athens’ Tourism Carrying Capacity Starts

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View from Anafiotika, Athens. Photo source: @Visit Greece The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has commenced a study into the tourism carrying capacity of Athens, in partnership with the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (EATA). “Tourism Carrying Capacity” is defined by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as “the maximum

DM Hospitality Launches Partnership with Athens Lights Urban Hotel

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Greek hotel consulting and management company DM Hospitality has partnered with Athens Lights Urban Hotel, a boutique property located near the center of the Greek capital. DM Hospitality launched operations in 2020, aiming to offer high-quality innovative services to the hospitality industry. Through the partnership, Athens Lights Urban Hotel will benefit from the many