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Local Products, Art, Music to be Featured in 6th Cretan Diet Festival

The city of Rethymno on Crete will host the 6th Cretan Diet Festival and feature the island's most popular products such as wine and olive oil.

Europe Congress Announces MeetingPlanners Russia 2017 MICE Forum

Europe Congress is organizing the "MeetingPlanners Russia 2017" event, aiming to establish synergies between Russian CIS and Asian buyers and suppliers.

Outgoing WTTC Chief: Travel & Tourism More Resilient than Ever

Outgoing World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO David Scowsill sets out what he sees are the trends shaping the future of Travel & Tourism.

Greek Marinas Association Prepares Action Plan

Aiming to tap into new markets, the Greek Marinas Association is preparing a two-year action plan to promote sailing tourism and marina industry activities.

Thessaloniki Port Authority Management Has Big Plans

Transforming Thessaloniki port into a gateway to the Balkans is the priority of a consortium of three companies, which have stepped in as the port’s new managers.

UK Holiday Scamsters Could Face Jail, Foreign Office Adds Greece to List

The UK’s Foreign Office added Greece to destinations frequented by UK travelers, where there has been an increase in false holiday sickness claims.

EC Slaps Google with €2.42bn Fine for Breaching EU Antitrust Rules

Internet search engine Google has been slapped with a record 2.42 billion euro fine by EU antitrust regulators for abusing its market dominance.

Registration Open for 5th ‘Navarino Challenge’ Sports Tourism Fest in Greece

Athletes from across the globe will take to Messinia in Greece, during October 13-15, to participate in the 5th “Navarino Challenge” sports tourism event.

Halkidiki Gets International Exposure Through Fam Trips

The Halkidiki Tourism Organization has held 10 fam trips from April to June, as part of its efforts to promote the region’s destinations to markets abroad.

Nana Beach Hotel Adds ‘Nami’ to Group of Restaurants

The Nana Beach Hotel on Crete has added "Nami" to its variety of restaurants and now offers a “wave” of Asian tastes and flavors to its guests.

Tanzania’s Precision Air Appoints TAL Aviation as GSA in Greece

Precision Air, a public listed Tanzanian airline, has appointed TAL Aviation as its official General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece.

Germania Announces New Athens-Dresden Route for 2018

German carrier Germania has announced it will launch a new twice weekly service from Dresden to Athens from May to October 2018.

‘Syros Trimore Triathlon 2017’ Attracts Global Interest

The Cycladic island of Syros hosted more than 2,500 athletes, coaches and attendees from eleven countries, during the 2nd Syros Trimore Triathlon.

ETC and IGCAT to Promote Authentic Food Travel Experiences in Europe

The European Travel Commission (ETC) and IGCAT have joined forces to raise the profile of gastronomy in Europe and enhance the international promotion of pan-European thematic tourism.

Experiencing Two Sides of Greece

To fully experience all that Greece has to offer, it would be best to create a vacation itinerary that combines both its modern side and it's ancient past.

Garbage Strike is Defaming Greece, Tourism Minister Kountoura Says

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has called for the garbage strike in Greece to end as it is "hurting tourism and defaming the country".

‘Boutique Hotel’ Certification Now Available in Greece

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has launched a new platform certifying which accommodations in Greece are "Boutique Hotels".

Tourism on Eastern Aegean Islands Regains Momentum

Tourism flows across the Eastern Aegean islands, which bore the brunt of the refugee crisis, have begun to pick up pace, according to sector professionals.

AEGEAN Partners with Giannis Antetokounmpo in ‘Greece by Greeks’ Campaign

AEGEAN and NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo are revealing Greece’s travel "secrets" to the world through the "Greece by Greeks" campaign.

Trump Travel Ban Set to Take Effect

The US Supreme Court has lifted a block on an executive order banning nationals from six Muslim countries from entering the US for a 90-day period over the summer.