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Greek Tourism Sector Created 7 in 10 New Jobs in May

The tourism sector accounted for seven in ten new jobs for the month of May, according to data from the Greek Labor Ministry’s Ergani system.

Greece Submits Candidacy for UNWTO Executive Council Position

Greece has submitted its application to occupy one of the seats allocated to the Executive Council of the UNWTO for the years 2018 – 2021.

Trump Visa Policy Making Travel to US Harder

Travel to the U.S. got harder after the Trump administration approved harsher visa requirements, including being required to give social media handles and email addresses.

Greece’s Archaeological Council OKs Foo Fighters Invite-only Concert at Ancient Irodion Theater

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council has given its approval for a Foo Fighters invitation-only concert to take place at Athens' ancient Irodion Theatre.

GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Tryfonopoulos Resigns for UNWTO Position

Dimitris Tryfonopoulos has stepped down as Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) to enter a position at the UNWTO.

Blue Star Ferries Offers 30% Discount on Ferry Tickets to Four Greek Islands

Blue Star Ferries has announced a 30% discount to ferry tickets for travel to the islands of Lesvos, Chios, Kos and Leros.

Hydra Municipality to Name Street After Leonard Cohen

The Municipality of Hydra will officialy rename one of its streets after Leonard Cohen during a weekend tribute to the late songwriter on June 10-11 on the island.

Crete to Star on RTL Belgium’s ‘iComme’ TV Show

Crete’s main attractions will be featured in an upcoming episode of the “iComme” TV show, due to be broadcast on RTL Belgium between June 11-17.

Enjoy the View: Grace Santorini Opens ‘363’ Champagne Lounge

Grace Santorini recently opened its destination champagne lounge named “363” and announced its partnership with Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon.

Celestyal Cruises’ Greek Summer Festival Promises Music, Culture & Full Moon Parties

Celestyal Cruises’ Greek Summer Festival will take place on board the company’s ships and include “Stories of Greek hospitality”, Full Moon Parties and a variety of music performances.

Creta Maris Cleans Kastri Archaeological Site on Crete

The Creta Maris Beach Resort recently participated in the cleaning process of the archaeological site of Kastri, located at the port of Hersonissos, Crete.

Sky Express Announces Codeshare Partnership with Blue Air

Sky Express and Blue Air have entered a codeshare agreement that allows Blue Air passengers from Cyprus to travel to the Greek islands via Sky Express.

TUI – Etihad Terminate Negotiations for New European Leisure Airline

TUI Group and Etihad Aviation Group will not continue their negotiations about the planned joint venture to form a strong European leisure airline.

All Set for ‘Patmos Revelation’ Sports Tourism Event!

The organizers of the 1st “Patmos Revelation” are getting ready to launch the exciting sports tourism event on the sacred Greek island of Patmos.

EMST’s Art Collection Travels from Athens to Kassel for ‘documenta 14’ Show

As the "documenta 14" show continues in Athens, part of the collection of the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) will travel to Kassel.