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Region of Attica Unveils New Tourism Strategy

Aiming to attract more visitors and increase length of stay, the Region of Attica on Monday presented a new five-year strategy that will focus on the promotion of its various destinations and advantages for year round tourism.

Rent a Home Legal in Greece

Greek homeowners can now rent out their houses for temporary use without being required to obtain a special operations label following an amendment made to the law last month abolishing rental terms.

Russia-Turkey Turmoil to Send Tourism to Greece

Russian tourists who were planning to visit Turkey in the summer of 2016 will most likely be redistributed to Mediterranean countries such as Greece, Italy, Spain and Croatia, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).

New Larissa Museum Offers Timeless Insight

Featuring over 2,000 finds from excavations carried out in Larissa, Trikala and Karditsa, as well as donated objects and repatriated antiquities from all historical periods, a new museum in the city of Larisa, central Greece, opened its doors to the public this week.

‘Grecka Panorama-CYPR’ Gets Ready to Give Poland a Greek Experience

The first dedicated travel and taste fair for Greece and Cyprus "Grekland Panorama-CYPR" is getting ready to open in Warsaw and offer a true Greek experience to visitors and tourism professionals of Poland.

TEI Athens Accepting Applications for Master’s in Tourism

Titled “Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Tourism”, the Master’s studies program is a collaborative effort between the TEI Athens, the Business Administration Department of the Aegean University and the National Centre for Social Research (EKKE).

Hilton Athens to Hold Christmas Carols Event, Charity Bazaar

The Hilton Athens Hotel has dressed up its lobby with sparkling Christmas decorations and invites all to kick off the festive season with a special event on Wednesday, December 16.

Face of the Week: Marianna Lanara, Beverage Manager at Matsuhisa Athens, Astir Palace Resort

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Marianna Lanara, the Beverage Manager/Sommelier at Matsuhisa Athens, Astir Palace Resort.

Αναδιάρθρωση Διοικητικού Συμβουλίου του ΗΑΤΤΑ, Ενδυνάμωση της Ομοσπονδίας FEDHATTA

Στρατηγική αναδιάρθρωση πραγματοποίησε ο ΗΑΤΤΑ (Σύνδεσμος των εν Ελλάδι Τουριστικών και Ταξιδιωτικών Γραφείων) στο Διοικητικό του Συμβούλιο. Η αναδιάρθρωση θεωρήθηκε αναγκαία από τα Μέλη του Δ.Σ. του Συνδέσμου για την επίτευξη ενός εκ των βασικών στόχων το...

No Ferries in Greece on Thursday, Dec 3

The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced that it will participate in the 24-hour strike called by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) on Thursday, December 3.

Plato and his Philosophy Come to Life as Academy Museum Goes Digital

The Plato Academy Museum is now offering visitors to the ancient site in central Athens the chance to take a virtual tour of the grounds where the ancient Greek philosopher once made history.

PCOs See Interest Rise for Greece at IBTM, Global Industry in Good Shape

Greece was a key destination of interest for visitors and buyers at this year’s IBTM World, formerly EIBTM, despite the challenges the country is currently facing, according to the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO).

Alex Beach Hotel Awarded the Travelife Gold Award Certification for Sustainability in Tourism

The Alex Beach Hotel & Bungalows on the Greek island of Rhodes was recently honored with the prestigious Travelife Gold award for Hotels & Accommodations.

IBTM 2015 Interest in Athens as MICE Destination

Promoting the Greek capital as a leading city break and MICE destination was at the center of the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (ACVB) strategy, which it put into practice at this year’s IBTM World 2015, held recently in Barcelona, Spain.

South Aegean Region goes to Cannes to Show Luxury Side of Greek Islands

Aiming to promote the Aegean islands as top luxury destinations, the tourism department of the South Aegean Region will take part in the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) to be held from November 30 to December 3 in Cannes, France.

Grace Foundation Announces Donation to SOS Children’s Villages

The Grace Foundation, the charitable foundation of Grace Hotels, through its "Give with Grace" initiative, has made its first donation under its partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, its designated charity.

Survey: Greece Makes Top 10 List of Countries with Most 5-star Hotels

Greece is one of the 10 countries in the world with the most 5-star hotels, according to a survey released on Friday by hotel comparison website trivago.gr.

‘Asterocosmos’ Returns to Spread Christmas Cheer in Thessaloniki

TIF Helexpo is once again preparing to welcome a string of festive events this holiday season at its "Asterocosmos" (Star World) Christmas park in Thessaloniki.

Poll: Greeks Say Culture Key to Pulling Country Out of Financial Fallout

Seven in 10 Greeks believe culture can save the day and pull the country out of the economic crisis that has plagued it for seven years now, according to a country-wide poll titled “Pulse on Culture” conducted for the 1st Athens Culture Symposium held recently.

IATA Cuts Air Passenger Forecast as Long-Term Demand Dips

An ailing global economy and weaker China forecasts are the reasons the International Air Transport Association (IATA) cited on Thursday, for cutting its long-term growth forecast for the number of air passengers around the world.