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CNN Tips Tourists to Travel to Greece in the Winter

CNN Travel suggests putting the summery Greece of sea and sun behind and experience Greece in the winter through its December selection of six spectacular getaways.

Bike Sharing the Latest Trend on the Greek Isle of Rhodes

Visitors to the Dodecanese island of Rhodes and its residents can now jump on a bike and tour the town thanks to the new bike sharing system launched earlier this month.

Domotel Group to Manage Arachova’s Anemolia Resort

Domotel Luxury Boutique and Lifestyle Hotels group takes on the management of the Anemolia Resort & Conference in the popular town of Arachova, central Greece, as of January 1.

FoodTouristica Show Casts Spotlight on Greek Culinary Tourism

Greek gastronomy, the Mediterranean Diet and its products - olive oil, wines and masticha - will be the focus of the 2015 Med FoodTouristica show to be held on May 15-17 at the former Hellenikon airport.

EU Commission Singles Out Ancient Athens for European Heritage Label

Ancient Athens, in the heart of the modern-day Greek capital, is one of 16 sites nominated to receive the EU Commission’s European Heritage Label (EHL).

Over Ten Confirmed Dead In ‘Norman Atlantic’ Ferry Fire

Over ten people were confirmed dead in the latest reports of rescue operations late Monday night of the Norman Atlantic, which caught fire off the Ionian island of Corfu on Sunday, when a blaze broke out on the lower car deck.

Snap Elections in Greece Put Crucial Projects on Backburner, Impact Tourism

Greeks are set to vote on January 25 after Prime Minister Antonis Samaras failed for the third time to convince lawmakers to support his nominee, Stavros Dimas, for president.

Bodies, Wreckage Spotted in Missing AirAsia Plane Search

Indonesian senior officials said on Tuesday that rescue crews have spotted bodies and debris, including suitcases and life vests, in the Karimata Strait off the coast of Borneo, in their search to locate the missing AirAsia flight carrying 162 passengers.

Over 300 Evacuated from ‘Norman Atlantic’ as Rescue Operations Continue

Some 316 passengers have been rescued while hundreds remain stranded aboard the Norman Atlantic ferry as evacuation and rescue efforts continue despite the bad weather conditions.

Missing AirAsia Plane Likely at Bottom of Sea

Indonesian rescue authorities said on Monday that the missing AirAsia plane is most likely at the bottom of the sea as the search to locate Indonesia flight QZ8501 carrying 162 passengers continues in a wider area.

Athens Ushers in the New Year with Music and More

Dozens of festive events ushering in the New Year are under way throughout Athens, on its squares and along its pedestrian walkways featuring everything from workshops and theater performances to carol singing and origami lessons.

Nafplion Residents Decorate Town with Recycled Material

Nafplion Globally Yours celebrates the holiday season with treks around the Peloponnesian city of Nafplion, and welcomes guests to its streets and squares decorated this year with the help of its residents.

Panepistimiou Ave, Faliro Coast Projects Shelved, Despite Minister’s Assurances

Plans to revamp central Panepistimiou Avenue as well as the property along the Faliro coast have been shelved despite Infrastructure Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis’ assurances in November that the projects were going ahead as scheduled.

Athens Tops European League with Hotel Occupancy Growth in November

The Greek capital, Athens, once again reported the largest occupancy increase and revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth in Europe, according to data released by STR Global on the European hotel industry for November 2014.

Region of Central Macedonia Reveals Plans for a 12-month Tourism Season

Extending the season to 12 months with alternative forms of tourism is the main priority of the Region of Central Macedonia’s strategy for next year.

Building Ties Between Macedonia-Thrace Region and Turkey

Turkey’s incoming Consul General in Komotini Ali Riza Akinci met with regional governor of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace Georgios Pavlidis earlier this month to discuss issues and problems affecting the region and its residents.

Respond on Demand to Promote Northern Greek Travel Agencies Beyond Borders

The Macedonia-Thrace Travel Agencies Association has embarked on a partnership with Respond on Demand, a Greek service which brings hoteliers from Greece and Cyprus in contact with tour operators and travel agents from all over the world.

Qatar Airways’ First A350 XWB Arrives in Doha

Qatar Airways' first Airbus A350 XWB (Xtra Wide Body) and its fourth A380 have simultaneously arrived in Doha.

Mideast Travel Gives to the Children

Greek company Mideast Travel this month contributed to the efforts of four social non-profit organizations on the occasion of the International Day for Children on December 11 as well as the Christmas season.

Painting and Sculpture Meet at Sofitel Athens Airport

Abstract painter Mily Martionou meets sculpture Vangelis Polyzou at the In2 art exhibition at the Sofitel Athens Airport hotel.