Aiming to support events and activities that promote Greece’s tourism product and highlight its growth potential, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this month has put two major tourism events in Athens and Thessaloniki under its auspices. TCB Crossroads – Thessaloniki On April 5 the GNTO supported the “TCB Crossroads” MICE event held by the […]
The Lighthouse Athens Hotel, a member of Brown Hotels, officially opened its doors and is welcoming visitors to the center of the Greek capital. Located on Omonia Square, one of the city’s main squares, the hotel features 220 fully equipped rooms that combine baroque style with modern urban elements and pioneering design. “The new hotel […]
Best Western Southeastern Europe has appointed Charis Brousalian as the new Business Development & Marketing Director at its Athens office in Greece. In his new role, he will aim to increase the brand awareness of Best Western in Southeastern Europe, create attractive packages, increase sales for members and deliver exceptional services for existing members. “I […]
Photo source: Olympia Odos SA After a series of long delays, construction on one of the country’s most dangerous highways in Greece, the 74.5km Patra – Pyrgos section of the Olympia Odos Motorway will be completed by the end of 2024 or early 2025, said Greek Transport Minister Kostas Karamanlis on Thursday, during the launch of works on the […]
The Metaxa Hospitality Group recently held its “Staff Welcome” event for 2022, an annual event held right before the start of the summer tourism season. The “Staff Welcome” event aims to warmly welcome the group’s employees back to its hotels on the Greek islands of Santorini and Crete. Held online this year under the title […]
Once in Mykonos Luxury Resort Once in Mykonos Luxury Resort, a five-star hospitality property located on the Greek island of Mykonos, is getting ready to open its doors and welcome its first guests as of May. Located on the beach of Ornos, the new hotel is a member of Louis Hotels and a joint venture […]
Cultural Affairs Ministers of Bangladesh and Greece signed a cultural sgreement in Athens. Following the anniversary of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Greece and Bangladesh, a bilateral agreement to boost cooperation in the fields of culture and education was recently signed between Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Bangladesh State Minister of
Blockchain technology can ensure safety and transparency in tourism, according to Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou. Speaking during an event titled “Blockchain Technology: A Bridge to ‘Smart Tourism’” at the recent Global Tourism Forum in Dubai, Gerekou underlined the importance of bringing the Greek tourism sector up to date with global
Greece’s second ‘Moxy’ hotel recently opened its doors in the center of Athens, aiming to offer “fun hunter travelers” a playful stay in a city bursting with ancient history, vibrant culture and a thriving social scene. Moxy is Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand. The new Moxy Athens City hotel follows the opening of Moxy Patra […]
Greece is seeing a strong tourism and investment interest from the Israeli market, according to Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. In Israel on an official visit, Minister Kikilias attended the opening ceremony of this year’s International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) trade show in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. While inaugurating the stand of the Greek National […]

















