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Insecurity, Lagging Negotiations Dampening Investment Climate in Greece

The IOBE think tank expects Greece’s investment climate to be affected by the lingering insecurity due to ongoing bailout negotiations.

December Travelers Give Greece Thumbs Up for Satisfaction

Visitors to Greek hotels appear to be happy with the services offered in December 2016, according to a recent report released by ReviewPro.

1st Messinia Pro Am: Big Names in Golf Get Ready to Tee Off at Costa Navarino in Greece

The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) features four big names in golf that are getting ready to tee off in the “1st Messinia Pro Am” at Costa Navarino this February: Graham Fox, Ralph Miller, Tino Schuster and Antonis Sotiropoulos.

Alonissos Island has Tourism High on Agenda

The head of tourism at the Municipality of Alonissos recently visited Athens and held a series of meetings that addressed issues concerning the island.

Epirus Promotes Cycling Tourism to Swedish Market

The Region of Epirus is getting ready to welcome groups of cycling tourists from Sweden for the 2017 tourism season.

Zorbas Restaurant to Participate in 2nd ‘Dine Athens’ Event

Zorbas Restaurant in Piraeus has announced that it is participating in the second “Dine Athens” event with a special seafood menu.

Europe Congress Prepares for 7th MICE B2B Forum ‘MCE Central & Eastern Europe’

Central & East European destinations and their MICE suppliers are getting ready to meet with event organizers at the MCE Central & Eastern Europe 2017.

Let the Carnival Begin! Patra Invites All to the Revelry

The northern Peloponnese port town of Patra has officially launched Carnival 2017 and is ready to welcome visitors to the merrymaking through to February 26.

SETE Urges Greek Tourism Professionals Not to Rest on Their Laurels in 2017

Although forecasts on incoming tourism to Greece in 2017 are encouraging, SETE has urged sector professionals not to rest on their laurels this season.

Shipping, Tourism Ministers Meet to Discuss Refugee-hit Island Promotion

Boosting coastal ferry and airline services were among the priorities set by the tourism and shipping ministries during a recent joint meeting.

ETOA Urges Schengen Visa Reform to Meet Demand, Challenges

ETOA is urging EU member states and the European Parliament to press forward with reform of the Schengen visa scheme to meet changing market expectations.

South Aegean Receives ‘European Region of Gastronomy 2019’ Title

The Region of South Aegean officially received the “European Region of Gastronomy 2019” title during a special ceremony in Athens.

Greek Hotels Shine on TripAdvisor’s 2017 Best Lists

A number of Greek hotels are among the winners of the Travelers' Choice for Hotels awards for 2017, according to the travel site TripAdvisor.

Greece Shipping Chamber Sets Up 1st Maritime Cluster

The Hellenic Chamber of Shipping has launched "Maritime Hellas", the first Greek maritime cluster, to promote the interests of the Greek shipping sector.

Etihad CEO James Hogan to Step Down

James Hogan will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group in the second half of 2017.

Civitel Invites All on a Savory Journey to Modern Greek Cuisine with a Mediterranean Twist

The restaurant of Civitel Olympic presents a new inspirational menu with the signature of the executive chef Konstantinos Georgatzas.

Turkish Airlines Enhances In-flight Entertainment System

Turkish Airlines has announced that it has enhanced its in-flight entertainment system and added new content and many features.

Air India Joins Fellow Star Alliance Carriers at Heathrow Terminal 2

Air India has successfully moved all its operations at London Heathrow’s Airport from Terminal 4 to Terminal 2, the home of Star Alliance.

Tourism Minister Says Greece Attracting High Income Travelers

The tourism ministry is aiming to capitalize on Greece's good performance in 2016 by extending the tourism season and attracting higher income tourists.

Greek Gov’t to Issue Invitation for Tourism Subsidies in Coming Months

The Greek government is expected to launch the "Support for the Establishment and Operation of SMEs in Tourism" program in the coming months.