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Greece Shows its Best at ‘IMEX America’ Meetings Industry Trade Show

While attending the sixth IMEX America in Las Vegas, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura promoted Greece's advantages as an ideal all year round destination that can host conferences, corporate meetings and events.

South Aegean Governor, Cosco Discuss Ways to ‘Save’ Cruise Tourism

In view of forecasts for a 30 percent drop in cruise tourism to Greece in 2017, South Aegean Governor George Hatzimarkos recently met with Cosco management at the Piraeus Port Authority, to discuss ways to address the issue.

Athens Hotel Association Signs Agreement to Promote Sustainable Tourism Practices

The Athens - Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) have signed a cooperation agreement to promote Greece's natural wealth and sustainable practices in tourism.

Athens Run Ready for Action this Sunday

The time has come for amateur and professional runners to hit the streets for the 30th Athens Run this Sunday.

Fashion Retail Giant ‘Forever 21’ to Hit Greece

LA-based apparel company Forever 21 is set to open its first shop in Athens in the first half of 2017 and plans to launch additional shops across Greece in the coming year.

Restaurant in Athens, Greece, among World’s Best by TripAdvisor

The Funky Gourmet restaurant in Athens, Greece, is among the world's best restaurants, according to travel reviews company TripAdvisor.

Alitalia Switches to New Sabre IT System

Alitalia has successfully completed a major IT system upgrade as all of the airline's reservations, check-in and critical airline operations were recently switched from Arco to global technology company, Sabre.

ITB Asia Cements Commitment to Asia Pacific, Stays in Singapore for Another 3 Years

Singapore will continue to be home to the next three editions of the region’s leading travel trade show – ITB Asia, following a partnership extension between the organisers of the event Messe Berlin and the Singapore Tourism Board.

Austrian Launches Virtual Assistant ‘myAustrian Messenger Service’

Austrian Airlines is now offering its new "myAustrian Messenger Service", a cost-free, virtual assistant that supports customers in responding to their inquiries via Facebook Messenger in a matter of seconds at any time.

IHU: Application Deadline for MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management on Nov. 1

Those interested in applying for the Thessaloniki-based International Hellenic University’s (IHU) MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management program for the 2016-2017 academic year must submit their applications by November 1.

Pioneering Greeks: Varvara Neofotistou, Managing Director of Greek Coffee Company ‘Nektar’

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Varvara Neofotistou, the managing director of the Greek coffee company Nektar, a family-owned and operated business.