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Greece, Spain Top Tourist Destinations for Summer 2022

Greece and Spain are the most popular tourist destinations for Europeans, according to the TUI Holiday Atlas Summer 2022, for which the most popular holiday destinations of European TUI guests are evaluated. The TUI Group is a British-German leisure, travel,...

Robert De Niro Opens Nobu Hotel on Santorini, Greece

Robert De Niro's luxury hotel brand Nobu Hospitality will open its first hotel in Greece on the island of Santorini this Spring. Nobu is a rising name in terms of luxury hotels, but it is already well known in the...

Lipsi, Greece Ranked a Top 10 Travel Destination for 2022

Lipsi, a tiny Greek island in the Dodecanese archipelago, ranks as one of the top 10 alternative travel destinations in the world for 2022, according to Girovagate.com, one of Italy's largest travel blogs. "Those who, like us, are constantly looking...

“Greekend” Tourism Campaign Touts Greece as City Break Destination

A new tourism campaign featuring the portmanteau "Greekend" from the Greek National Tourism Organization seeks to court European travelers to take weekend trips to the country. Citing the country's beautiful weather and ancient sites, the latest ad campaign promotes Athens...

Hilton Opens Two New Hotels in Athens

Hilton confirmed plans this week to open two hotels in Athens, as part of a management agreement with their affiliate the SCD Group LTD. The historic Pentelikon Athens, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, a 117-room hotel in the...

Greece, EU Scrap Covid Test for Travelers with European Certificate

Greece announced on Friday that entry into the country will be allowed without a mandatory test for travelers who hold a European vaccination certificate. Health Minister Thanos Plevris stated to public broadcaster ERT that, as of next Monday, February 7,...

From Marathon to Thermopylae Greece Eyes Military Tourism

Greece has set its eyes on opening up a new opportunity to attract new visitors to the country: Military tourism. Military enthusiasts, academics, students would perhaps be interested in visiting the places where the greatest battles in history took place. Some...

TUI Aims to Double Tourism to Greece in 2022

German travel giant TUI is hoping to double tourism to Greece in the coming year, CEO Friedrich Joussen announced during a virtual meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday. The company believes that 3 million tourists will come...

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Greece This Summer

Greece is the perfect summer destination, and not just because of its famous beaches and countless islands, but also because of its rich culture, tasty food, and fascinating history. Whether you are a history buff, or prefer a quiet vacation...

Prasonisi, Rhodes: Greek Island in Winter, Peninsula in Summer

Prasonisi in Rhodes, the biggest Greek island of the Dodecanese, is a stunning beach that surprises visitors depending on when they visit. It transforms itself from being an island to a peninsula depending on the season. Only 92 kilometers (57...

Ten Greek Souvenirs to Take Home from Athens, Greece

Many -- or let's face it, all -- people who visit Greece want to take home a little piece of this spectacular country with them in the form of souvenirs when they leave. With so very many items to choose...

Best Greek Islands for 2022: The Complete List

Famous and off-the-beaten-track Greek islands make the official list of the best for 2022 by leading Conde Nast Traveller magazine released earlier in December. Conde Nast Traveller, published in London, is a luxury travel magazine aimed at the upmarket, independent...

Resort Project at Majestic Afandou in Rhodes Gets Final Go-Ahead

The Greek sell-off fund TAIPED on Thursday announced that it completed the deal to sell the Golf-North Afandou area of Rhodes to private investors. TAIPED CEO Dimitris Politis and the legal representative of MA Angeliades Hellas, George Mylonogiannis, signed the...

Everything You Need to Know When Planning Your Destination Wedding in Greece

Couples are flocking to Greece for their one-of-a-kind destination dream wedding. Greek Reporter spoke with two wedding planners about the latest wedding trends for couples and what to expect when you are planning your destination wedding in Greece. Boutique wedding...