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Chef Matsuhisa Holds ‘Nobu Food Festival’ on Mykonos

On the occasion of the Nobu Food Festival, chef Nobu Matsuhisa visited Mykonos and cooked especially for the guests of the "Matsuhitsa Mykonos" restaurant.

Pioneering Greeks: Eleftheria Zourou, Founder & CEO of Doctoranytime

This week we introduce Eleftheria Zourou, founder & CEO of Doctoranytime, an online platform that connects people with health care professionals.

Sector Experts Say Big Break for Greek Tourism Now 

A friendlier investment environment and robust tourism earnings are key to ensuring the sector’s best performance ever, SETE says.

Cruise Operators, Passengers Rate Greek Ports

The ports of Chios, Lesvos, Mykonos, Piraeus and Santorini are among the Greek ports leaving behind not so favorable impressions, according to a report.

South Aegean Region Launches New Campaign to Promote Kos

The South Aegean Region is launching a new campaign to promote Kos as a tourism destination, following last week’s strong earthquake.

Tourism Ministry Urges Visitors to ‘Discover North Athens’

Ways of promoting North Athens as a tourism destination were discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the region's Vice Governor George Karameros.

Potential for Alexandroupolis Port, Tender in the Fall

A tender for the management of Alexandroupolis port in northeastern Greece, is set to be launched in the fall, the port authority announced this week.

Kythira Ferry Link on the Back Burner

A ferry link connecting the island of Kythira with Piraeus appears to be on hold after the tender launched by the shipping ministry remained fruitless. 

Egyptair Offers Charter Flights to Santorini, Adds New Athens-Cairo Routes

Egyptair has scheduled a number of charter flights from Aswan to Santorini, while it has increased routes between Athens and Cairo.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels to Hold 1st International Hospitality Forum at Xenia 2017 Expo

The latest trends in the hospitality sector will be discussed during the 1st International Hospitality Forum, due to take place within the framework of the Xenia exhibition.

Στη μνήμη του Παρασκευά Ιωαννίδη

Επιστολή του Δημητρίου Πειθή, Προέδρου και Διευθύνοντα Συμβούλου του Argo Travel Group στη μνήμη του Παρασκευά Ιωαννίδη.

UPDATE: Weekend Strike at Museums, Archaeological Sites Suspended

A 48-hour strike announced by the employees of the Ministry of Culture and Sports during the weekend, July 29-30, has been suspended.

May Travel Receipts, Traffic to Greece on the Rise

Travel revenue and incoming tourism traffic rose in May by 1.7 percent and 1.5 percent year-on-year respectively, according to the Bank of Greece.

S. Aegean Region Spurs Waterway Projects as Japan’s Mitsui Eyes Seaplane Market

South Aegean authorities are pressing for waterway projects to resume as Japan’s Mitsui eyes Greece's seaplane market.

School of Tourist Guides Reopens in Athens

The Athens School of Tourist Guides is set to reopen after it remained closed for seven years, the Ministry of Tourism announced.

Licensing Procedure for Greek Spa Tourism Enterprises Extended

Entrepreneurs active in spa tourism will be able to apply through to December 12, 2017 for the licensing of their businesses.

ASTA Destination Expo 2018 Expected to Benefit Greek Tourism

Athens is preparing to host the ASTA Destination Expo 2018, the annual international conference of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA).

German Instagrammers Show Athens to the World

As part of the "Athens Tourism Partnership" initiative, four popular German Instagrammers visited Athens and shared their impressions with the rest of the world.

Eurowings Looks Forward to a Record Summer

Eurowings has significantly increased its passenger traffic at four large German airports and is looking forward to a record summer.

Levy on Short-term Rentals to Boost Greek State Coffers by €48 million

Annual income earned from Airbnb-style rentals is set to be taxed up to 45 percent, boosting state coffers by some 48 million euros in 2018.