Athens’ Acropolis was voted a Top 5 most “Immersive Experiences” in the world at the Family Traveler Excellence Awards 2019 recently.
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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 […]
Ryanair Launches 14 New Routes In Greece For Summer 2020
Last week Ryanair announced its Greek Summer 2020 schedule which includes 14 new summer routes to destinations in France, Italy, and Germany.
July 2019 Cyprus Arrivals Beat All Past Tourism Records
A recent Passengers Survey of the Statistical Service of Cyprus shows arrivals of tourists in Cyprus reached 550,971 for July 2019 or an increase of 2.1% year on year. July 2019 had the highest volume of tourist arrivals ever recorded in Cyprus in any specific month. In addition, from January – July 2019 arrivals of […]
Mobilemoon: The Latest Travel Rage – Solo Trips With Your Phone
Data from Expedia’s first Solo Travel Report reveals 60% of travelers plan to take a solo trip within the next two years.
Angela Gerekou Appointment Could Be the Boost Greece Tourism Needed
Angela Gerekou’s appointment as the president of the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT) could boost Greece’s biggest economic sector.
Cyprus and Egypt Agree to Further Cooperation in Travel and Tourism
Cyprus Deputy Minister for Tourism Savvas Perdios and Egyptian Minister for Tourism Rania al Mashat announce increased tourism cooperation.
Overnight Stays at Thessaloniki’s Hotels Decline First Half of 2019
According to the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, overnight stays in hotels in have dropped by 16,486 in the first half of 2019.
Airbnb Reports Online Rentals Lifting Greek Economy $1.4 billion in 2018
The Greek economy benefited from Airbnb by 1.4 billion US dollars in 2018, the online rental platform pointed out in statistics released for over 30 countries.
The Greek Island of Makronissos Declared an Archaeological Site
The entire island of Makronissos, off the coast of Attica, was declared an archaeological site by a unanimous decision of the Central Archaeological Council
A New Ferry Will Link Piraeus Port with Chios and Lesvos Islands
A new sea link between the port of Piraeus, initially with Mesta on Chios island and afterward with the port of Sigri on Mytilene is effect.
Ithaca Island’s Mayor Bans Plastic Bags – Distributes Textile Replacements
The island of Ithaca has banned plastic bags and has distributed replacement textile ones free of charge in a move toward sustainability.
Greece Tourist Arrivals Outpacing Most of the World
The growth in tourism arrivals in Greece early in the 2019 season is double the world average according to data from the World Tourism Organization of the United Nations (UNWTO). In the period starting January of 2019 until March, international touristic flows have slowed overall. According to the UNWTO figures, global arrivals increased only 4 […]
Follow the Argonauts to Amazing Anafi
For an authentic Aegean experience, the tiny island of Anafi is a relaxing and clam paradise still untouched by the throng of tourists flocking to the Cyclades each year. Located just off world famous Santorini, the island is an iconic shelter from the dizzying outside world.
Santo Maris Oia Rebrands Santorini Hotel Experience
Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, one of Santorini’s most successful luxury hotels, has just unveiled a new corporate identity and logo designed to brand its authentic hospitality philosophy. Part of the Metaxas Group of Companies, the award-winning property aims to redefine the luxury experience.