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Northern Greece Ports Attracting Investor Interest

The Thessaloniki Port Authority sale is set to be completed by mid-September, paving the way for the sale of the Kavala and Alexandroupolis ports in northern Greece.

Ministry to Launch 10 Funding Programs for SMEs in Tourism and More

In the upcoming period the Greek economy ministry will launch ten EU funding programs totalling 600 million euros for the support of new business ventures.

Blue Star Ferries Amends Itineraries, Replaces Damaged Vessel

The itineraries of the ferry, “Blue Star Patmos”, which on Wednesday ran aground while entering the port of Ios, are currently operated by the vessel, “Blue Star Naxos”.

Greek Hotel Group Lampsa Eyes Central Athens Ventures

Greek hotels group Lampsa SA is expecting in the immediate future the go-ahead via competitions for two projects in the heart of Athens.

‘Santorini Experience’ 2017 Attracts Top Athletes – Schedule Announced

All is set for Greece to host the 3rd “Santorini Experience”, one of the top sports tourism events due to take place on October 6-8, 2017, on Santorini.

Greek Merchant Fleet Stronger in June

Greece’s shipping fleet, among the world's strongest, grew by 0.9 percent in June 2017, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority.

US Ambassador, South Aegean Governor Discuss Investments

Ways of attracting investments were discussed between U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt and South Aegean Regional Governor Giorgos Hadjimarkos.

Etihad Airways and Aerolíneas Argentinas Announce Codeshare Partnership

Etihad Airways and Aerolíneas Argentinas have entered into a codeshare agreement to provide customers with new connections via Rome and Madrid to Argentina.

Alonissos Highlighted as ‘Ecological Paradise’ in Italian Press

The island of Alonissos in Greece was named an "ecological paradise" in a recent feature published in Italian newspaper “Quotidiano di Sicilia”.

Lufthansa Launches Online ‘Ice Cream Map’ of European Destinations

Lufthansa launched an online “Ice Cream Map”, allowing passengers to search for the best ice cream parlors at the carrier's destinations across Europe.

H FORTHcrs Επεκτείνει τις Υπηρεσίες της για Συνδυασμένες Μεταφορές

H FORTHcrs προσφέρει τη δυνατότητα στα τουριστικά γραφεία να εκδίδουν τόσο εισιτήρια ΚΤΕΛ όσο και εισιτήρια άλλων ευρωπαϊκών γραμμών λεωφορείων.

Shipping Minister: Duty Free Sales Can Attract Cruise Travel to Greek Isles

Offering duty free sales at popular Greek islands can serve as an incentive to boost cruise travel, said Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroublis.

Kountoura Invites U.S. Travel Agents to Athens for ASTA Destination Expo 2018

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura invited the members of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) to Athens for the ASTA Destination Expo 2018.

Greece’s Archaeological Sites to Close on Friday Due to Work Stoppage

Greece’s archaeological sites and most museums will close between 12 and 4 pm on Friday, September 1, due to a work stoppage called by archaeologists.

More Flights to Connect Athens with Moscow

Greece and Russia have agreed to boost flights between Athens and Moscow by up to 35 weekly, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reports.

AirHelp Assesses Greek Airports Under Fraport Management

Legal services provider AirHelp has proceeded with the assessment of 14 regional airports in Greece run by Fraport for the June 15 - August 16 period.

Athens Tourist Guide School Now Accepting Applications

The recently re-opened Athens Tourist Guide School announced that it is now accepting applications through to September 15.

Xenia 2017: Live Shows By Top Chefs at ‘Gastronomy Summit’

Innovative ideas and gastronomy techniques will be presented at the Xenia Gastronomy Summit, to be held during the Xenia exhibition on November 25-27.

Uber Announces Dara Khosrowshahi as New CEO

Uber’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint Dara Khosrowshahi, former Expedia CEO, as the company's new Chief Executive Officer.

Sifnos Set to Serve Up Cycladic Treats at Tselemenetes Food Fest

Sifnos will treat visitors and locals to the best of Greek island cuisine on Sept. 7-9 at its annual Festival of Cycladic Gastronomy “Nikolaos Tselementes".