The number of nights spent in tourism accommodations for 2013 in Greece, increased by 11,7% compared to 2012. This is the highest increase in EU 28 member-states and includes both nights spent either for business or for pleasure.
Acropolis Museum voted in top 5 museum restaurants by Canadian newspaper
The Acropolis Museum’s restaurant is one of the top 5 museum restaurants in the world, according to the online edition of the “Toronto Star”, one of the most popular newspapers in Canada. The Acropolis Museum’s restaurant was ranked between those of the Modern Art museum in New York (MOMA) and the Orsay museum in Paris. One of its major draws is the restaurant’s location, just 300 meters from the Acropolis, the panoramic views of the Ancient Rock from the window and balcony and a menu consisting of ‘home-style’, traditional Greek cuisine. For more information, please check:
Thessaloniki – European Youth Capital 2014
Thessaloniki, the second biggest city in Greece, is the ‘European Youth Capital’ for 2014. The title of ‘European Youth Capital’ is awarded to a European city for the period of one year, during which, Thessaloniki is given the chance to showcase, through a multi-faceted program, its youth-related cultural, social, political and economic life and development. Thessaloniki, immersed in history, but also a modern, cosmopolitan city, famous for its lively streets, vibrant nightlife and art scene, is the ideal host. Numerous events, festivals and cultural initiatives throughout the year will definitely make Thessaloniki an ideal destination not only for the younger crowds but also for anyone wanting to explore one of the most vibrant cities in Europe.
Greek Presidency and Tourism Initiative
The Greek Presidency of the Commission of the European Union (Jan-Jun 2014) in terms of tourism, will mainly focus on the initiative of the European Commission to set up an EU Strategy on the “Challenges and Opportunities for Maritime and Coastal Tourism in the EU” with the aim to promote sustainable economic growth and enhance the overall competitiveness of the maritime and coastal tourism sector. The Greek Minister for Tourism, Mrs. Kefalogianni, spoke of the importance of marine and cruise tourism for the Greek and European economy and announced that the Tourism Ministry would hold a relevant conference on 10 and 11 March in Athens.
Ancient theatre of Epidavros.
Ryanair announces new Athens and Thessaloniki bases
On the 14th of January Ryanair announced that as part of a $280m investment in Greece it would open its 2nd and 3rd Greek bases in Athens and Thessaloniki in April 2014 with a total of 9 new routes. Ryanair’s new Athens base will deliver 6 new routes to Chania, London, Milan, Paphos, Rhodes and Thessaloniki and will grow at Thessaloniki with new routes to Athens, Pisa and Warsaw.
Greece to enrich Tourism experience through Agricultural Products
Greek Tourism Ministry plans to work closer with the Ministry of Rural Development and Food to further develop the country’s tourism brand. The cooperation’s main target is to point out Greece’s unique products and gastronomy. The announcement was made by Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni who, among others, highlighted that the collaboration does not only involve the promotion of agro tourism, but also aims to showcase all Greek products that have received a European Union Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), such as feta, mastic, olive oil, krokos (saffron variety), honey and many more.
Greece as one of ABTA’s 12 destinations to watch for 2014
ABTA’s Travel Trends Report 2014 places Greece in one of the top 12 destinations to watch for 2014. According to their forecasting, the decrease in prices and the variety of luxury accommodation options are the key factors for attracting a new number of British visitors. The proposed areas to look for, among others, include the islands of Thassos and Ikaria in the North Aegean and the islands of Alonissos and Skopelos in the Sporades complex.
Corfu island, Ioanian Sea.
Five Greek hotels added on Conde Nast Traveller Gold List 2014
Five Greek hotels in Santorini, Crete, Mykonos and Athens were recently added into the Conde Nast Traveller Gold List 2014. Around 80.000 frequent readers of the magazine voted and highlighted the best hotels and resorts around Europe including the ones in Greece.
First international triathlon event in Peloponnese – September 2014 – Costa Navarino
The first international triathlon athletes meeting to be held in Peloponnese on Saturday 20th September 2014, under the auspices of the Peloponnese Region, in the beautiful territory of Pylos in Messinia. Participants’ accommodation, registration center, training and award ceremony will be hosted in “The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino” hotel complex.
Photo caption: Santorini island, Aegean Sea.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
