The Fattal Hotel Group has acquired the five-star Cora Resort in Halkidiki from Bain Capital, expanding its presence in Greece’s luxury hotel market.
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When Images Become Strategy
Hotel photographer Andreas Sfyridis hosts a Tourism Photography Workshop in Athens on 7–8 February 2026, focusing on branding, strategy, and visual storytelling.
Tourism Workers in Greece Call 24-Hour Strike on February 25
Tourism workers in Greece strike on February 25 over delayed benefits and prepaid card problems.
Greece and Algeria Want More Tourists and Direct Flights
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met Algeria’s Deputy FM Sofiane Chaib to sign a tourism cooperation agreement and discuss direct flights.
Koile Road Added to Acropolis Cultural Routes Network
Greece will restore and integrate Athens’ ancient Koile Road into the Acropolis routes network, improving access across the Western Hills.
Kerkini Bird Observatory Planned at Mandraki Through Interreg Greece–Bulgaria
Sintiki Municipality approved land for a new bird observatory at Mandraki, Lake Kerkini, under the Birdway Interreg Greece–Bulgaria 2021–2027 program.
Arnaia Is Building a Mushroom Empire
Arnaia in Halkidiki is shaping a new food identity around Cholomondas wild mushrooms and truffles.
Europe Talks Islands While Islanders Pay the Bill
MEP Elena Kountoura calls on the European Commission to fund island connectivity under a new EU islands strategy, seeking affordable air and ferry links.
Greek Consumers Complained in 2025 and Miracles Happened
KEPKA recorded 2,560 consumer complaints in 2025, including issues related to tourism and airlines. In most cases (93.67%), consumers prevailed.
Athens Taxi Strike January 20–21: 48-Hour Walkout Over EV Rules and Competition
Athens taxi drivers will strike for 48 hours on Jan 20–21, 2026. SATA demands EV deadline changes, bus lane access, and fair rules for ride-hailing.
Ancient Antaios Fountain in Petralona to Be Restored and Made Visit-Friendly
The “Unknown” Fountain That Refused to Disappear Some monuments in Athens get the complete mythological superstar treatment: scaffolding, banners, ticket booths, and tourists elbowing each other for the correct angle. And then there are the others — the ones that sit quietly in the urban mess like they are too polite to complain. The Antaios […]
Secret Ancient City Revealed Under Kokovikos House in Plaka
The Ministry of Culture will restore Athens’ iconic Kokovikos House in Plaka into a Greek cinema screening venue, revealing antiquities from Classical to Byzantine eras.