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South Aegean Region to Host ‘European Young Chef Award’ Contest in 2019

The South Aegean Region will be hosting the “European Young Chef Award” competition in 2019, within the framework of its “European Region of Gastronomy" title.

GACS 2017: Aviation Professionals to Gather in Athens for ICAO’s Second Symposium

Aviation professionals will gather in Athens, during October 11-13, to exchange views and discuss challenges related to their fields at the Second Global Aviation Cooperation Symposium (GACS 2).

US Director Steven Bernstein to Head Free Filmmaking Course on Syros

US screenwriter and director Steven Bernstein will head a free filmmaking course on Syros, for Greek cinematographers, between October 22 and 27.

Greek Travel Agents Meet Ellinair at Athens Event

More than 100 representatives of major tourism enterprises attended an event in Athens held by Ellinair to present its products and services.

European Aviation Industry to Meet in Athens at ERA General Assembly 2017

More than 400 European aviation leaders and key industry figures will gather in Athens on October 17–19 at the ERA General Assembly 2017.

Butterfly Stories Gives Expertise at ‘F&B MasterClasses’ Event in Athens

Food management and hospitality consultants Butterfly Stories recently took part in the "F&B MasterClasses" event in Athens and gave a seminar on “Restaurant Strategy & Marketing Tools” to professionals.

Emirates Supports ASTA Destination EXPO 2018 in Athens

Emirates will support and sponsor the ASTA Destination Expo 2018, the annual international conference of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), to be held in Athens in April.

Athens Set to Host IMTJ Medical Travel Summit Next Year

The International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) and medical tourism council Elitour will hold the 2018 IMTJ Medical Travel Summit at Wyndham Grand Athens.

MCE South Europe 2017 Kicks Off Sunday, October 8, in Sicily

Aiming to build relations between selected event buyers and MICE suppliers, MCE South Europe, the high-end MICE event, is opening its doors on October 8 in Sicily.

Greece-led OECD Meeting Urges Sustainable, Social Inclusive Tourism Practices

Greece chaired the 100th session of the OECD Tourism Committee meeting that focused on “ecologically sustainable and socially inclusive” tourism.

Greek Capital Ready to Host 31st Athens Run – Registration Open

The Greek capital is preparing to host the 31st Athens Run, which will kick off on Sunday, October 22, with the participation of professional and amateur athletes.

Elatos Resort to Host Greek Version of Oktoberfest Beer Festival

The Elatos Resort & Health Club on Mount Parnassos is welcoming winter with its Greek version of the Oktoberfest Beer Festival on October 14.

Over 450 Exhibitors to Participate in Xenia 2017 Expo in Greece

The relaunch of the Xenia trade show in Greece has been welcomed by all major suppliers and institutional bodies of the hotel industry.

Curtain Raised for ‘Santorini Experience’ 2017 Sports Tourism Event

The curtain has been raised for the “Santorini Experience” as the popular Greek island gears up for one of the country's top sports tourism events.

Thessbrunch Photo Contest to Feature 52nd Dimitria Arts Festival

Thessaloniki’s "Thessbrunch" initiative invites friends to join its #koulouriofthemonth contest with photos from the 52nd Dimitria arts festival.

‘100% Hotel Show 2017’ to Host Leading Digital Marketing Brands for Hoteliers

A number of leading digital marketing brands for hotels will be featured during the 100% Hotel Show 2017, to be held on November 17-20 in Athens.

‘All-spa’ Line-up at WTM London 2017 for Wellness Symposium

WTM London 2017 will once again host the Wellness Symposium organized by Global Wellness Institute at the ExCeL exhibition center in November.

TUI Introduces Greece Excursion Collection, Hotel Brands to Greek Media

Greek journalists were recently given a taste of the tourism product offered in Greece by TUI Group, Europe's largest tour operator, during a fam trip to the island of Kos.

Athens Expects Record Tourist Arrivals in 2017

Incoming tourism in Athens is picking up strongly as visitors are expected to reach the record number of 5 million by the end of 2017.

‘Navarino Challenge 2017’ Getting Ready to Offer Exciting Weekend of Sports

With less than two weeks to go before the “Navarino Challenge 2017” kicks off, the organizers gave an official presentation of the Greek sports tourism event.