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Record Visitor Numbers at HORECA 2017 Expo

The HORECA 2017 trade show this year attracted a total of 125,000 professionals from 48,000 business of the hotel sector and the wider food market.

Lufthansa Hosts Fashion Shows in the Sky

Passengers on a recent Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to New York were treated to two fashion shows and also tested out innovative wearable technologies.

Το τέλος του τουρισμού όπως τον ξέρουμε.

Ο στόχος δεν είναι η αύξηση των επισκεπτών, αλλά η αυξανόμενη αξία που προσθέτουν αυτοί οι επισκέπτες στη χώρα και στους κατοίκους της.

EU to Step Up Security Checks Across its Borders

EU citizens and third country nationals entering or exiting the European Union will be required to undergo extensive checks against EU-wide databases following new regulation.

Greece Aims to Increase Number of Visiting Chinese Travelers by 2020

Greece wants to get a share of the more that 10 million Chinese tourists who came to Europe last year with authorities aiming to tap into an ever-growing tourist market.

South Aegean Region Moves Full Speed Ahead for Gastronomy Year

The South Aegean Region is laying the groundwork ahead of its "tenure" as "European Region of Gastronomy 2019".

Russia’s Aeroflot Named World’s Most Powerful Airline Brand

Russia's Aeroflot has been named the most powerful airline brand in the world by leading valuation and strategy consultancy, Brand Finance.

Spanish Actress Falls in Love with Athens in De Viajes Travel Magazine

Actress Silvia Marty features in 14-page travel feature and fashion editorial showcasing Athens' ancient attractions and spirited modern soul.

Grace Santorini’s ‘Santoro’ Wins its First Golden Chef’s Hat Award

The Santoro restaurant, part of the upscale boutique hotel Grace Santorini, recently received its first Golden Chef's Hat award.

Crist Gives Successful Showing at HORECA 2017 Expo

Crist, a leading company in the Greek textile sector, gave a successful showing at HORECA 2027 that took place recently at the Metropolitan Expo Center.

Tee Up! Porto Carras Spring Golf Cup Ready for Action

It’s golf time in Greece and the Porto Carras Grand Resort is getting ready to host international lovers of the sport at its renovated 18-hole golf course for the Spring Golf Cup and for the End-of-Year Trophy.

Corfu to Host Major Marketing Conference in April

Corfu this April will host the 4th Symposium on Managing & Marketing Places, under the theme "Place Making from Various Gazes".

Turkish Airlines Signs Codeshare Agreement with Air Namibia

Turkish Airlines and Air Namibia recently signed a codeshare agreement that will be effective as of March 1 and cover routes between Turkey and Namibia.

Η Αθήνα σε ρυθμούς καρναβαλιού το Σαββατοκύριακο

Σε ρυθμούς καρναβαλιού κινείται το Σαββατοκύριακο 18 και 19 Φεβρουαρίου η Αθήνα με πλείστες εκδηλώσεις για μικρούς και μεγάλους, σε κεντρικές πλατείες και πολιτ...

Ionian Islands: New Flights Announced for Summer 2017

A number of new flights from abroad to the Ionian Islands, which include favorites Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos, were announced for this summer by the Region of the Ionian Islands on Thursday.

EIB – Pancretan Bank Deal to Back Greek SMEs, Boost Employment

In efforts to facilitate business lending to Greek SMEs and midcaps and bolster youth employment, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a 50 million euro loan with Pancretan Cooperative Bank.

Russia Visa Application Centres Expand Across Europe Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2018

As Russia gears up to welcome visitors for FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and World Cup 2018, Russia Visa Application Centres have opened in 14 countries.

Costa Navarino 2017 Season Opening Date: February 19

Costa Navarino, the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean, is looking ahead to an exciting season, beginning on February 19.

Top US-Greece Networking Event to Promote Tourism Announced

The US-Greek 6th Ultimate Tourism Business Networking Event has been scheduled for the end of 2017, the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism has announced.

Glion Institute, Les Roches Alumni Meet in Athens to Discuss Hospitality

Greek graduates from the Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches Global Hospitality Education recently met up at an alumni event held in Athens.