Cyprus tourism revenue fell 1.5 percent year-on-year to €2.3 billion euro in the first nine months of 2019.
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WWF Calls for Action to Save the Mediterranean Sea
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has now called for countries to adhere to the agreements of its Mediterannean Sea Initiative.
Greece’s Museums Visitors Increased 4.3% in August of 2019
According the ELSTAT statistical authority, there was a 4.3 percent increase in the number of visitors to Greece’s museums in August 2019.
Historic Plaka Stone Arch Bridge Restored After Painstaking Effort
The historic Plaka bridge, which collapsed due to torrential rains magnifying the flow of the Arachthos River, has finally been rebuilt.
Storm ”Dido” to Deliver Severe Weather Including Snow to Greece
Greek meteorologists are forecasting foul weather on account of the new storm “Dido” which is already over much of Greece.
Discover Language the Fun Way at Greek LOL Summer Camp 2020
The Greek LOL Summer Camp is a language and social developmental program wrapped in a fun camp environment in an ideal place.
Greek Tourism Minister Theoharis Sees Growth on 2020 Horizon
Greece’s Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said this week he expects to see positive signs for 2020 given 2019 revenue and Greece’s appeal to new source markets.
Greek Hotels Move Forward for More Accessible Tourism
Greek hoteliers have agreed to ramp up efforts to cater to tourists with disabilities and special needs in a new memorandum.
U.K. Kids Name Acropolis to Top 5 “Immersive Experiences” List
Athens’ Acropolis was voted a Top 5 most “Immersive Experiences” in the world at the Family Traveler Excellence Awards 2019 recently.
Azerbaijan Picked “Best Excursion Tourism Destination”
Azerbaijan has won the “Best Excursion Destination” award from the National Geographic Traveler Awards 2019.
National Geographic Traveler Russia Names Greece “Best Beach Holiday Destination for 2019”
Greece took the top spot in a National Geographic Traveler Russia vote recently. The Russian version of the famous travel magazine named Greece the “Best Beach Holiday Destination of 2019.” And while Greece’s tourism ministry is anxious to take kudos, the editor of Argophilia Travel News has his say too. According to the announcement by […]
Athens Becomes Top European City Break Destination
The Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (InSETE), aays Athens is becoming a leading European city break destination.