The 39th International Tourism and Hotel Equipment Exhibition, Philoxenia Hotelia, will be held from November 14-16 in Thessaloniki, focusing on the intertwined relationship between tourism and culture. Titled ‘Experience. Culture. Everywhere. – Connecting the Dots,’ the conference on November 15…
Apóstolos Tzitzikostas has been elected as the new Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism in the European Union, expressing gratitude for the bipartisan support from the European Parliament. He emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to enhance transportation and tourism,…
The municipality of Tripoli has been approved to participate in Greece’s national hiking trails program, receiving €552,987 from the Recovery and Resilience Fund. Mayor Kostas Tzioumis announced the initiative, which involves a network of hiking paths spanning 145.3 kilometers, aimed…
Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni discussed the enhancement of tourism cooperation with UK officials during the World Travel Market in London. A key topic was the repatriation of the Parthenon sculptures, which will be addressed at a prime ministerial level,…
Chios is exploring the connection between the agri-food sector, tourism, and culture through a thematic workshop, ‘CHIOS FOOD TOUR’. Local professionals learned about the potential of gastronomic tourism to enhance businesses and boost the regional economy. The workshop highlighted the…
Center Parcs has announced plans to develop its first holiday village in Scotland, near Hawick, with an investment of £350 million. The project aims to create up to 1,200 jobs and includes proposed facilities such as 700 lodges and an…
Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met with UK counterpart Chris Bryant in London to discuss enhancing tourism cooperation and the return of the Parthenon Sculptures. The ministers focused on an upcoming Memorandum of Understanding intended to deepen bilateral ties. Kefalogianni…
Center Parcs has announced plans for its inaugural holiday village in Scotland, near Hawick, representing a £350 million investment that aims to create up to 1,200 jobs. The proposed resort, which will feature around 700 lodges and a range of…
Apostolos Tzitzikostas has successfully passed his confirmation hearing before the EU Transport and Environment Committees, securing his position as the EU Commissioner responsible for Transport and Tourism. His candidacy received a positive response, with only the far-right German party voting…
The Association of Rental Rooms and Furnished Tourist Homes advocates for the preservation of northern Chios, emphasizing its stunning natural scenery and local businesses in need of support. Recent excursions highlighted the area’s rich beauty and history, including old mining…
Leaders from Greece’s Ionian Islands, North Aegean, and South Aegean regions gathered in Corfu to forge a collaborative partnership aimed at sustainable tourism development. During the meeting, they concluded with key insights and proposals, agreeing to establish a permanent cooperation…
The Municipality of Volos has been awarded the Sustainable Tourism Destination Award at the 2024 Swiss Tourism Awards, held during the Swiss International Tourism and Vacation Exhibition in Lugano. The award recognizes Volos’ commitment to promoting high-quality tourism and safeguarding…
