Hilton has announced plans to open two new hotels in Athens. As part of a management agreement with their affiliate the SCD Group LTD.
UNWTO Madrid Meetup Aims Tourism Toward Greener, Inclusive Future
UNWTO experts responded to the impacts of the pandemic at the 2021 general assembly meetup in Madrid, Spain.
Chios Awarded “Bike Friendly Destination” Status
The Municipality of Chios has become the 8th municipality in Greece to be awarded the “Bike Friendly Destination” designation.
Mourtzanakis Residence Sets Low Season Weekends Schedule
Mourtzanakis Residence Eco-Hotel set for fun and adventure in the wilderness of Crete through the off-season.
South Aegean Islands Set Record Visitors Numbers for October
The South Aegean islands region welcomed more visitors than ever before for October with more than 3 million travelers.
Greece’s Vassilis Kikilias Inks Deal With Jet2 at WTM
Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias signed a deal with Britain’s Jet2.com to increase available air passenger seats to Greek by 600,000.
Chania’s Municipal Market Set To Close for Two Years
The Municipal Market of Chania, in operations since 1913, will be “restored” over the next two years. Local merchants register concern.
Green Fund Website for Greece Protected Areas Goes Live
A new website by Green Fund and Goulandris Museum, www.visitgreeknature.gr, launches to showcase Greece’s nature reserves.
Microsoft Partners With Oyo to Create AI Driven Hotel Tech
Microsoft and Oyo have signed a “multi-year strategic alliance” to develop new travel and hospitality technologies.
One of Chania’s Old Hammams Reshaped Into Art Gallery
One of the ancient Turkish baths of the Municipality of Chania has been transformed into an art gallery and exhibition hall.
Aviasales Snags $43 Million in Additional Funding
Travel meta-search platform Aviasales has just announced receiving $43 million in investment from Elbrus Capital Funds and iTech Capital.
Hotelising Cranks Up Digital Marketing Services Offer
Hotelising has announced having added digital marketing services to its offerings for tourism and hospitality companies.
Greece Registers 3,593 New Cases As Protesters Clash With Police
Greece confirmed 3,593 new coronavirus case in the last 24 hours. In Athens, anti-vaxxers clash with police for the third time in 10 days.
“Greece 2.0” Funding Agreement Inked in Brussels
Greek officials and the European Commission signed the first funding agreement as part of Greece’s national recovery plan, Greece 2.0.
Greece COVID Cases Rise Again With 2,972 in 24 Hours
Greece officials confirmed 2,972 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours in the country, with 19 of these identified at entry points.