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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.

GNTO Expects 30 Million Visitors in Greece in 2017

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has announced that it expects a record-breaking 30 million international visitors to Greece this year.

ECTAA Slams IAG’s Plans to Charge Fee on GDS Bookings for British Airways and Iberia

ECTAA has condemned the IAG’s decision to apply a 9.5 euros surcharge to British Airways and Iberia tickets booked via GDS.

EU-China Trade Deal to Include Six Greek PDO Products

Six Greek products, including ouzo and feta cheese, are on a PDO list which will form part of a bilateral trade agreement between the EU and China.

TAIPED Launches Tender for Corfu’s ‘Castello Bibelli’, Electronic Auction for Hotel in Athens

Greek state privatization fund TAIPED has launched a tender for the exploitation of part of the "Castello Bibelli" property on Corfu.

Plastic Bags to Cost ¢8 as Greece Readies to Apply EU Environment Rules

Consumers in Greece will be required as of January 1, 2018 to pay 8 cents per plastic bag as the country prepares to harmonize its relevant law with EU guidelines.

Athens Airport Sees Healthy Passenger Traffic Growth in May

Athens International Airport (AIA) served four percent more passengers in May to 1.87 million, compared to the same month last year.

Qatar Airways Says it’s ‘Business as Usual’

Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, said that its global operations are continuing to run smoothly and remain unaffected.

Wyndham & Ramada Loutraki Poseidon Resorts Open with a Bang

The 107-suite Wyndham Loutraki Poseidon and the 196-room Ramada Loutraki Poseidon resorts have opened their doors to the public in Greece.

Ios Reveals its Glamorous Side on Mexico Travel Channel

The island of Ios will be featured in an episode of the Mexican TV show “Destinos del Mundo”, broadcast on Mexico Travel Channel and Canal+.