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‘Santorini Experience 2016’ More Attractive Than Ever!

Santorini - also referred to as "the best island in the world" by many established travel magazines and reviews of millions of travelers - will be a point of reference of all visitors from Greece and abroad this October.

‘Wonderful Indonesia’ Woos the World with Sponsorship Deal at WTM London 2016

Indonesia’s tourism ministry has signed a key sponsorship deal with World Travel Market London 2016 as the country plans to promote its ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ brand on a global platform.

Family Trips on the Rise, Spain Top Choice

Family travel is growing steadily with Spain topping the list of choice destinations, according to the World Travel Monitor survey conducted by IPK International and commissioned by ITB Berlin.

Etihad Airways Bridges Abu Dhabi with Venice

Etihad Airways has announced that it will expand its services to Italy with a daily flight to Venice Marco Polo Airport.

Patmos Sacred Music Festival an Ode to the Divine

The 15th Patmos Sacred Music Festival is underway featuring the best performers of the genre with all events free of charge.

In Memory of Konstantinos Mitsis

Konstantinos Mitsis, the founder of Mitsis Hotels, passed away on the morning of Sunday, August 28.

Media Talk Says India Entity Eyeing Kasteli Airport

India-based GMR Infrastructure Ltd may be submitting a bid for the Kasteli airport, to be constructed on the island of Crete, according to the latest media reports.

Travel Makes Up 11% of Greeks’ Online Spending

Travel makes up 11 percent of Greeks’ online spending according to the latest report by PayPal and GfK, which found that 95 percent of Greeks shop online.

Xanthi’s ‘Carioca’ Sweet Enters Guinness World Records

The Xanthi Chamber of Commerce and a group of local confectioners and patisseries created the biggest “carioca” (or karioka) and the Greek sweet made its way to Guinness World Records.

Sustainable Tourism a Priority for Creta Maris Beach Resort

Committed to preserving Cretan heritage and to the development of sustainable tourism practices, Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, participated in the ongoing Futouris Project with three actions in July and August.

Take In Some Amorgos Energy at Big Blue Guest House

At The Big Blue it’s all about warm Greek hospitality and meeting the needs and desires of the guests who visit the 10-room family-owned guest house on the Cycladic island of Amorgos.

ITB Asia Inks Milestone Partnership with Japan National Tourism Organisation

Asia’s leading travel trade show ITB Asia has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Japan National Tourism Organisation of Singapore to propel Japan up the international business and events destination chart.

6th Athens Open Air Film Festival to Wrap Up with ‘Amadeus’ on Aegina

The 6th Athens Open Air Film Festival on August 30 will travel to the island of Aegina and is inviting film fans, residents and visitors to a special screening.

Pioneering Greeks: Yiorgis Yerolymbos, Architectural Photographer

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Yiorgis Yerolymbos, one of the most well-known and successful architectural photographers with significant recognition abroad.

Greece Tourism Body Says 11th-hour Travelers to Compensate for Lost Ground

Last-minute vacationers are offsetting losses recorded in the first summer months of the year with the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) indicating a 9 percent rise in the number of arrivals in July at regional airports and a 9.6 percent increase at Athens International Airport (AIA).

Mainland Greece Destinations Get August Tourism Boost

Tourism traffic for August is picking up pace particularly in mainland Greece destinations while British travelers are still hitting Greek shores despite Brexit fears and the devaluation of the pound against the euro.

Sofitel Athens Airport Announces New General Manager

Sofitel Athens Airport hotel has announced the appointment of Yiorgos Stavrou as General Manager.

Special Route Added to ‘Tinos Marble Trail: Exomeria’ Running Event

The organizers of the Tinos Marble Trail: Exomeria, to be held on September 4 in and around the traditionally preserved village of Pyrgos on the Cycladic island of Tinos, are making the running event more accessible to all.

Onirama Hits the Stage at Nikki Beach Porto Heli

Greek pop rock band Onirama gave a summer concert recently at the Nikki Beach Porto Heli in the Peloponnese.

IATA: Ryanair Carries Over 100m Passengers in 2015

Ryanair once again carried more international customers than any other airline, according to the latest World Airline Transport Statistics of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).