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Obama to Travel to Greece, Germany, Peru after U.S. Elections

United States President Barrack Obama will arrive in Greece on November 15, where he will see President Pavlopoulos, meet with Prime Minister Tsipras, and reaffirm America's support for ongoing efforts to place the Greek economy on a path to sustainability and renewed prosperity.

Greek Aviation Body: Call for Interest in 10 Air Routes to Remote Areas

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has announced a call for interest in 10 air routes to remote areas in Greece for the April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2021 period.

Greece’s Council of State Rejects Motions Against Fraport Privatisation Deal

Greece's Council of State, the country's highest administrative court, has dismissed six motions that were against the concession agreement for the transfer of the management of 14 Greek regional airports to a consortium led by German transport company Fraport.

Greek Ministry, Central Bank Differ on Tourism Revenue Figures

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently expressed her concern over figures released by the Bank of Greece that appear to be different to the ministry's findings.

Airbnb vs New York City: Let the Battle Begin

Airbnb and the City of New York will meet in court following NY Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent approval of a law impacting online home rental companies like Airbnb. In response, the short-term rental company sued the city, its mayor and the state attorney general.

Interview – Dimitris Serifis: ‘A New Era for Nelios will begin at WTM London 2016’

Nelios, a leading Greek hotel digital marketing company, is getting ready to make its debut at World Travel Market (WTM) London in November. The company's CEO, Dimitris Serifis, talks to the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) about his strategic decision to go global.

Minister Kountoura in Dubai for Women Leaders Meet

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura represented Greece at the 18th Global Women In Leadership (WIL) Economic Forum, which took place in Dubai recently.

Hiking in Greece: An Alternative Tourism Form Just Waiting to be Developed

Hiking tourism as a factor of tourism development in Greece was presented to Greek tourism professionals and travel agents from abroad, on the sidelines of the Nostos Expo 2016, Greece's first alternative tourism exhibition, held recently in Nafpaktos.

Ryanair Celebrates Carrying 6m Passengers at Athens Airport

Ryanair on October 26 celebrated carrying six million passengers to and from Athens International Airport since its first flight took off from there in April 2014.

Party, Party, Party! WTM London’s Festival Programme Returns

World Travel Market London 2016 has announced the diversity of exhibitors that will be partying in style during WTM London’s Festival programme on Wednesday, November 9, from 5pm to 7pm.

Acropolis Museum Invites Families to Discover Parthenon Gallery on October 28

On the occasion of the Greek national holiday on Friday, October 28, the Acropolis Museum is inviting families with kids from 8 to 12 years old to discover the Parthenon Gallery with the aid of the new backpack “The Parthenon Sculptures”.