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HATTA Launches Federation of Greek Travel Agencies

The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) on Tuesday launched the Federation of Greek Travel Agencies (Fed HATTA).

Tourism Professionals Decide to Fight Illegal Accommodation in Greece

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), has decided to fight back against illegal tourism accommodation in Greece.

Visitors Give Thessaloniki Thumbs Up for Infrastructure, Services

The findings of the survey, which was carried out jointly with GBR Consulting, were presented by THA president Aristotelis Thomopoulos and GBR managing consultant Stefan Merkenhof.

Greek Easter in Athens with Concerts, Tradition and Kids Events

Τhe City of Athens Cultural, Sport & Youth Organization, has planned a series of holiday events, that will focus on Greek Easter music traditions including concerts, as well as educational activities with visits to museums, libraries and art galleries for kids.

Click Your Way to Greece… Through Google Street View

Google’s popular Street View map service has enhanced its Greece visual offerings with additional panoramic photos of more destinations.

On Your Marks… Ready to Run at the 2nd Porto Carras Half Marathon

Runners pull up your socks and get ready for this year’s Porto Carras Half Marathon to take place on the weekend of May 30-31 in Halkidiki, northern Greece.

The Westin Resort Costa Navarino Goes Dark for ‘Earth Hour’ Initiative

The Westin Resort Costa Navarino in Messinia joined the global initiative "Earth Hour" and went dark on Saturday March 28, from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

Lufthansa Cancels its 60 Year Anniversary Celebrations

Lufthansa is canceling the originally planned festivities for the 60th anniversary of the company out of respect for the crash victims of Germanwings flight 4U9525.

Πασχαλινές εκδηλώσεις στην Αθήνα!

Ο Οργανισμός Πολιτισμού, Αθλητισμού & Νεολαίας του Δήμου Αθηναίων, έχει ετοιμάσει για τις ημέρες του Πάσχα μία σειρά εκδηλώσεων, επιδιώκοντας τη διατήρηση των ηθών και εθίμων μας, δίνοντας τη δυνατότητα σε όλους τους κατοίκους και τους επισκέπτες της Αθήνας να γιορτάσουν την πι...

Kountoura: Ministry to Support Small and Medium-sized Tourism Enterprises

The Greek ministry that oversees tourism will strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises of the sector, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said today in Athens during the general assembly of the Confederation of Greek Enterprises for Rented Villas & Apartments (SEEDDE).

Piraeus Port Sell-off to Move Ahead as Scheduled

Privatization of Piraeus port will proceed as scheduled with the finalization of the sale to be completed within weeks.

Britain Turns Down UNESCO Mediation for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Greek authorities slammed the British Museum’s refusal to take heed of UNESCO’s offer to mediate on the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens, saying that the British side is unwilling to cooperate and adding that Greece will continue its efforts in “every possible way”.

Skiathos’ Santikos Hotels Gear Up for Summer Season in Style

The Santikos hotels: Skiathos Princess and the adults-only boutique Aegean Suites, both located on the Northern Sporades island of Skiathos, are preparing for the summer season with new products and rewarding experiences.

Aktina Caters to Travel Needs for Expo Milano 2015

Leading Greek tour agency Aktina Travel announced that it is the official reseller for this year’s EXPO Milano 2015, to kick off in the Italian city on May 1.

Travelport Signs Long-term Agreement with Polish Travel Management Company

Travelport recently announced a new long-term agreement with First Class, one of the largest travel management companies in Poland.

Heraklion Port Authority Receives Tez Worldberry Award

Crete's Heraklion Port Authority recently received the TEZ Worldberry 2014 Award for best partner in cruise tourism by Tez Tour, a leading tour operator in Russia.

Young Face of the Week: Anna Karamitsou – Hotel Manager, Milos, Cyclades

This week, GTP introduces Anna Karamitsou, the manager of Eiriana Luxury Suites located on Milos, the southwesternmost island in the Cyclades group.

ΟΠΑΝΔΑ: Δωρεάν Ξεναγήσεις σε Αρχαιολογικούς χώρους και Γειτονιές της Αθήνας

Συνεχίζεται έως και τον Ιούνιο, το πρόγραμμα των δωρεάν ξεναγήσεων, μια περιήγηση στον πολιτιστικό πλούτο και τις ομορφιές της Αθήνας, από έμπειρους και εξειδικευμένους ξεναγούς, που προσφέρει ο Οργανισμός Πολιτισμού, Αθλητισμού & Νεολαίας του Δήμου σε συνεργασία με το Σωματε...

Greece Aims to Attract More Chinese Tourists

Greece has a key focus on attracting more Chinese visitors and the government has already started making the necessary contacts to attract more investment from the country and explore cooperation on a cultural level.

Museum Shutdown in Greece on Monday Due to Guards’ Work Stoppage, Travel Agents React

The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) has reacted to the decision of Greek guards at museums and sites to hold a 4-hour protest work stoppage on Monday, March 30.