ECONOMY

Costa Navarino eyes boost from sports events

The Costa Navarino resort in the southwestern Peloponnese is investing in the development of sports tourism by introducing annual events to attract both Greek and international visitors, enriching its thematic offerings in the process.

In a press conference on Thursday, representatives of the luxury holiday destination announced it would be hosting a basketball camp for children and teenagers, named Papaloukas and Friends (after former Greece captain Thodoris Papaloukas), at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino from June 27 to July 1.

Costa Navarino will also host the 10th Aegean Airlines Pro-Am golf tournament on June 17-20, and the Navarino Challenge (featuring a run and other events) on September 11-13. This will be followed in November by another golf tournament with international participants, representatives of the resort announced.

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