Culture Min. to Boris Johnson: Parthenon sculptures acquired by Lord Elgin illegally
New historical data about the Parthenon sculptures provides evidence their acquisition by Lord Elgin was not legitimate, and the British Museum is not legally entitled to them, Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said in a statement issued on Friday. Responding to statements by the UK’s prime minister to the Greek daily Ta Nea, the minister’s […]
Greek islands top destination for summer holidays, German travel official says
The Greek islands are at the top of holiday destinations for Germans, Travel Agents Union President Norbert Fiebig said at Berlin’s International Tourism Fair (ITB) held online. Fiebig said that reservations for summer holidays are gradually increasing, and have currently reached 26 percent of 2020 reservations, with Greece and Turkey being particularly popular. If German […]
Samothrace port authorities resort to prosecutor for Saos and Saonissos ferries issue
The port authority of Samothrace submitted filed papers against the lack of service of the ferries “Saos” and “Saonissos” on the Samothrace-Alexandroupolis route with the Alexandroupolis prosecutor on Monday. According to sources, the prosecutor will probably ask for a preliminary examination. The enfine failure of both ferries since August 11 created severe issues on Samothrace, […]
First ‘Greek Panorama: Alternative Tourism & Gastronomy’ exhibition to be held in Athens
The exhibition is organised by North Events and the aim is to highlight the whole range of alternative forms of tourism and gastronomy in Greece, according to an announcement. GREEK PANORAMA is the first exhibition on alternative tourism held in the Greek capital and is housed in one of the most emblematic and historic areas […]
Crete: « Mr. Bean » in Elounda on holidays
Rowan Atkinson continues to show his love for Greece, the actor also known as “Mr. Bean “as he chose Crete for his summer holidays. According to ecriti.gr’s exclusive information, the comedian actor arrived on Sunday (9/6) at a hotel in Elounda where he will stay for several days. In the past, Atkinson used to visit […]
Greece will continue to be a top tourist destination, UNWTO sec gen says
A significant part of Europe’s popularity as a tourist destination is due to the southern countries, including Greece, which is and will continue to be a top tourist destination, according to UNWTO Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili. At the same time, international arrivals of tourists increased by 6 percent in 2018 and exceeded 1.4 billion, and […]
Cruises are one of the main pillars of Greek tourism
“Cruises are becoming a more and more popular way of taking holidays, something that leads to a significant rise in the number of cruiseships introduced to the market to satisfy the increasing demand worldwide,” said Tourism Minister Thanassis Theocharopoulos speaking at the 5th “Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum” on Wednesday in Athens. The minister said that […]
GNTO: Promoting Greece in China, the Netherlands and Germany
The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) will organise fam trips and press trips for the promotion of Greek destinations in China, the Netherlands and Germany, as part of the tourism ministry’s strategic planning for the promotion of the Greek tourist product in foreign markets, including special forms of tourism offered by Greece and the expansion […]
Lufthansa celebrates 60 years in Greece and record passengers in Europe
Lufthansa airlines on Tuesday celebrated its 60-year presence in Greece with a special event at the historic Benizelos Mansion in Plaka. During the event, co-organized with Athens International Airport, the company presented key milestones and the most important achievements of the last six decades of its activity in Greece. “This summer, with 50 weekly departures […]
Greece ranks 2nd in the Blue Flag programme for 2019
Greece ranks 2nd in the Blue Flag programme for 2019 Greece ranked second among 47 countries in the Blue Flag programme for 2019, as 515 Greek beaches, 15 marinas and four sustainable tourism boats won this year’s international quality award. The Regional Unit of Chalkidiki ranked first in Greece this year, with 92 Blue Flags. […]