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LONDON (2 March 2017) 鈥� GREECE: A MODERN CLASSIC

It鈥檚 time to sit up and take notice of Greece for more than just its economic woes, says National Geographic Traveller (UK). Its April issue explores Greece鈥檚 creative renaissance, talking to the artists, musicians, chefs and entrepreneurs who are taking risks, turning traditions on their head and pursuing their dreams, despite 鈥� or perhaps because of 鈥� the harsh realities of the financial crisis. This comes on the back of a reported recent spike in demand for Greek holidays among UK travellers.

Glen Mutel, deputy editor of National Geographic Traveller (UK), said: 鈥淣ot only are UK tour operators reporting that bookings to Greece are significantly up for 2017, but it seems the country is also in the midst of a creative bloom. Our cover story shines a light on some of the people who have contributed to this, from graffiti artist Cacao Rocks 鈥� who appears alongside his work on our eye-catching cover 鈥� to sculptor Stathis Alexopoulos.鈥�

Contributor John Malathronas, who put the feature together, said: 鈥淕reeks are proud of their ancestry. The resourceful way they鈥檙e coping with the financial crisis demonstrates an ingenuity and creativity equal to any they鈥檝e exhibited in times of calamity throughout the 30-odd centuries of their history.鈥�

The cover story is also available online, at

The April issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) hits the newsstands in a week when several UK operators have reported an upsurge in Greek bookings. Kuoni is reporting a 30% year-on-year increase in bookings, while Thomas Cook has seen a 40% rise in Greek holiday bookings across the group (for its UK, Nordic and Continental Europe markets).

Chris Mottershead, managing director, Thomas Cook UK and Ireland, said: 鈥淕reece is proving extremely popular with customers this summer and both the mainland and islands are seeing big growth in bookings.鈥�

Meanwhile, the April 2017 edition of the magazine comes with a FREE Austria active guide.

Also inside the April issue

Destinations: We explore the colours of Colombia; traverse the ancient Silk Road; head to the bayous of Louisiana; and spend a long weekend in Macedonia.

Cities: Our urban highlights this issue include Paris, Shanghai, Berlin and Glasgow, while our picture story captures 厂颈别苍补鈥檚 famous Palio horse race.

Smart Traveller: Jordan鈥檚 new 370-mile trail, the best rooms in Rotterdam, a pop culture tour of Tokyo, 贬补尘辫蝉丑颈谤别鈥檚 bountiful produce and Hull, the 2017 City of Culture.

Author Series: Garrett Carr on 滨谤别濒补苍诲鈥檚 border.

Travel Geeks: Ask the Experts includes advice for first-timers to Hawaii and on house swaps, plus tips on photography and navigating naturally.

PLUS: Win a five-day trip for two to Newfoundland.

For a 26-page digital sample of our April 2017 issue, visit:

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NOTES

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