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Greece’s Airports Welcome 20.1 Million Passengers in First Half of 2016

Some 20.1 million passengers passed through Greek airports during the first six months of the year, up eight percent compared to the same period in 2015, according to data released by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greek Hotels Obliged to Display Special Information Card for Guests

All hoteliers in Greece are obliged to prominently display a special "customer information card" in their hotels for guests to see, according to new legislation.

German Tourism Market Confirms Support to Kos at FVW Workshop 2016

Germany’s leading tour operators and travel agents recently attended a three-day major destination marketing event on Kos and explored ways to boost the island's image and increase sales of travel packages to the destination.

SETE, Crete Region Explore Ways to Make Island Top Destination

Seeking ways to attract more tourism to the island of Crete, local authorities and the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held a day event last week bringing together private and public interests towards the achievement of this goal.

Ecoweek Crete Rethinks, Reinvents, Concludes with Results

A total of eight workshops headed by architects, environmentalists and builders came to a close on Sunday, when the Ecoweek Crete 2016 program reached its end at Agios Nikolaos, Crete, producing new ideas, fresh perspectives and hands-on results.

Greek Mythology Inspires Underwater Museum Near Volos

Some 100 sculptures inspired by the myth of Jason and the Argonauts will be submerged into the waters of the Pagasitikos Gulf at the coastal town of Volos, in central Greece, for the creation of an underwater museum.

Travel+Leisure: Santorini’s Mystique Voted Among 5 Best Resort Hotels of Greece

Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is among the 5 Best Resort Hotels of Greece, according to readers of Travel+Leisure.

Creta Maris Beach Resort Receives ECARF and HACCP Certifications

Having the health and needs of its guests and employees as its top priority, Creta Maris Beach Resort, in Hersonissos, Crete, was once again awarded with the ECARF Seal of Quality and the HACCP certification (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point).

The Telegraph Features Naxos as Ideal Family-friendly Destination

UK influential newspaper The Daily Telegraph reveals the reasons why Naxos is an ideal family-friendly destination for British holidaymakers, in an extensive travel feature.

Summer in Athens Promises Events for All Tastes

More than 100 music, theater and film events promise to keep you on your toes during the 2016 Summer in Athens, which kicks off this week and runs through to the end of September in central neighborhoods, parks, pedestrian walkways and squares.