Destinations
Is Athens the Best Destination in Europe? Cast Your Vote
European Best Destinations invites the public to vote for their favorite European city, calling Athens a "contemporary metropolis with an urban personality."
Travel
Greek Islands and Hotels Win Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards
Greece has some of the best islands, hotel resorts and destination spas in the world, according to the readers of New York-based Travel + Leisure magazine.
Travel
Who Benefits from the Short-Term Rentals?
Criticism is commonly raised against short-term rentals, but some Athens businesses thrive in their midst.
Travel
Athens – Turkey Ferry Service Expected to Begin Mid-June
The journey from the port of Lavrio to Çeşme, Turkey's second largest port, will take eight hours.
Destinations
Network of Greek Paths Wins Europa Nostra Award
Greek Paths of Culture, which aims to make Greek paths accessible and attractive to hikers, beat out almost 150 other applicants for the award.
Destinations
Greece 2nd in World for Blue Flag-Awarded Beaches in 2019
A total of 534 Blue Flags were awarded to Greek beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boating operations this year.
Campaigns
Sorry, No Beaches: Naoussa Promotes Another Kind of Tourism
A new promotional campaign for the landlocked region in northern Greece seeks to promote a different kind of nature-loving, year-round tourism.
Ecotourism
Donoussa Becomes First Greek Island to Ban Single-Use Plastics
It is hoped that the initiative will be emulated by many other islands, helping put Greek tourism on a more sustainable footing.
