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Mediterranean Yacht Show 2017 Gets Ready to Open in Nafplion

Nafplion in Greece is getting ready to welcome the 4th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) that will run from April 29 until May 2.

1st ‘Patmos Revelation’ Event to Highlight Sacred Island as Sports Tourism Destination

The 1st "Patmos Revelation" will host Greek Olympic and world champions, professional and amateur athletes and will include running and open water swimming races.

Το νησί της Αμοργού ετοιμάζεται για το Amorgos Trail Challenge!

Η Αμοργός ετοιμάζεται να φιλοξενήσει τον 1ο ορεινό αγώνα τρεξίματος Amorgos Trail Challenge και να υποδεχτεί αθλητές από όλη την Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό!

Η Hands Free Academy by Axia – Nelios ανοίγει τις πύλες της στο ξενοδοχειακό κοινό

Ο πρώτος κύκλος των Hands Free Seminars για επαγγελματίες και στελέχη του τουρισμού ανοίγει στις 29 Απριλίου στα γραφεία των εταιρειών Axia και Nelios στην Αθήνα.

IOBE Trims Greece’s Growth Forecast Due to Lagging Bailout Progress

The Greek economy will grow by up to 1.5 percent in 2017, below January forecasts, as the lingering bailout negotiation process continues to fuel uncertainty.

Outgoing WTTC President Calls for a Sustainable World

Under the motto, “Is it Too Much to Ask?”, the World Travel & Tourism Council launched an awareness campaign, focusing on tourism and sustainable practices.

Negative Workers’ Vote Leads Alitalia to Bankruptcy Proceedings

Alitalia is set to launch bankruptcy proceedings after employees voted against job and salary cuts, which were part of a rescue scheme to salvage the airline.

Samos Ancient Wonder Eupalinos Tunnel Reopens to Public

The 6th century BC Eupalinos Tunnel, located at the Pythagoreion archaeological site on the Aegean island of Samos, re-opened to the public following restoration works.

Greece and China to Officially Inaugurate Cultural Exchange Year

The "Greece-China Year of Cultural Exchanges" will be officially inaugurated during a ceremony to be held on April 27 at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens.

TEI of Athens and China’s Zhengzhou University to Cooperate in Tourism Studies

The Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens will launch a Master's degree program in hospitality and tourism for Chinese students studying in Greece.

East Med Yacht Show 2017 Aims to Showcase Greece’s Tourism Strength

Over 50 craft, including motor yachts, sailing yachts, catamarans and bareboats will participate in the 16th East Med Yacht Show on May 5 at the Zea Marina in Piraeus.

Food and Wine Tasting Seminar at Hotel Vigla on Amorgos

Hotel Vigla on the island of Amorgos invites F&B professionals and tourism experts to join its food and wine tasting seminar on May 4.

‘Hypnos Contract Beds’ Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprises

Uk's luxury bed manufacturer Hypnos Contract Beds has been honored for its achievements in international trade at the Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2017.

Amorgos Trail Challenge: 1η διοργάνωση αγώνων ορεινού τρεξίματος στην Αμοργό

To «Amorgos Trail Challenge» είναι η πρώτη διοργάνωση αγώνων ορεινού τρεξίματος στην Αμοργό, και θα πραγματοποιηθεί 20 - 21 Μαΐου 2017.

Consortium Announced ‘Highest Bidder’ for 67% Stake of Thessaloniki Port Authority

A consortium of three companies is on its way to be awarded a 67% stake in the Thessaloniki Port Authority, after making an improved bid of €231.92 million.

Kountoura Promotes Greece in the United Arab Emirates

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura held a series of meetings with key figures of the United Arab Emirates, during this year’s Arabian Travel Market in Dubai.

Greece Aims to Attract Chinese Tourists with Easy Visas, More Flights

Greek authorities are seeking to make the visa process easier for Chinese nationals and to boost Greece-China connectivity to bring in more visitors.

German Tourist Trust Recovering After Terror Strikes, Greece Leading Choice

Greece remains steadily at the top of German travelers’ choices for vacation this summer, according to tour operators in Germany.

Greece’s Trademark ‘Xenia’ Hotel Expo Back in Action

The trademark Xenia exhibition is back to offer the latest insight into the hotel industry and much more during November 25-27 at the Metropolitan Expo.

Ermia Hotels & Resorts Adds Three Halkidiki-based Properties to Growing Roster

Ermia Hotels & Resorts has added three new Chalkidiki-based properties to its portfolio of quality tourist accommodation establishments.