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‘Navarino Challenge’ Welcomes Another Ambassador, Collects More Awards

The "Navarino Challenge" sports tourism event has welcomed an addition to its ambassador list and the collection of more awards.

UNWTO Announces Worldwide Competition for Tourism Startups

The World Tourism Organization has launched the 1st UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition to identify new companies that will lead the sector's transformation.

Greece Looks to Boost Tourism Cooperation with South Korea

Greece sees South Korea as a promising market and is aiming to strengthen cooperation in the sectors of shipping, tourism, agri-food and energy.

Athens to Host 2018 Top Mediterranean Resort Awards

Athens will host the 2018 Top Mediterranean Resort Awards, which will be held within the framework of the MR&H Forum in October.

‘BlueFest Crete18’ Festival to Feature Greek Heritage and Art

The G & A Mamidakis Foundation is organizing the "blueFest Crete18", a three-day festival to take place from June 30 to July 2 in Agios Nikolaos on Crete.

Bookings from South Korea to Greece Up 10%

Greece’s popularity among travelers from South Korea is on the rise, as bookings from the country have increased by 10 percent since the beginning of the year, according to GNTO.

WTM London: Applications Open for ‘World Responsible Tourism Awards 2018’

The application period for the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2018, which will be held during WTM London in November, has opened and will last until August 6.

Athens’ National Garden During All Seasons – Photo Competition

The Municipality of Athens and “PHOTOgrafos” magazine have launched a photo competition and invite all to capture unique shots of the city's National Garden during all seasons.

YES to Shipping Forum Reaches Out to Greece’s Next Generation

Aiming to reach out to the younger generation and offer training opportunities, the “YES To Shipping Forum 2018” was recently held within the Ρosidonia Exhibition in Athens.

Sting Thanks Greece for Aiding Refugees while Others ‘Build Walls’

British singer-songwriter Sting praised Greece for setting the bright example and stepping up to support the thousands of migrants arriving in the country.

Qatar Airways Travelers Love Destination Greece, Says Country Manager

Greece continues to be one of the most popular destinations in the Qatar Airways network, according to the airline's Country Manager for Greece & Cyprus, Theresa Cissell.

Acropolis Museum Marks 9th Year with Birthday Event

The Acropolis Museum in Athens, which has been voted among the top museums in the world on TripAdvisor, celebrated its ninth birthday on June 20.

Novotel Athens GM Tours ‘Energy Observer’ Hydrogen Vessel in Flisvos, Athens

Novotel Athens General Manager Evripidis Tzikas toured the Energy Observer, the world’s first vessel powered by hydrogen, which recently arrived at the Flisvos marina in Athens.

‘Rent Control’ Off Broadway Hit Comes to Athens

Rent Control, a one-man show written and performed by Greek American Evan Zes, is has come to the EllinikoTheatro in the Gazi district in Athens until June 30.

Greece Sees Rise in Bookings from China for 2018

The demand of the Chinese market for holidays in Greece remains high since the beginning of the year, recording an increase of some 30 percent in bookings.

‘Santorini Experience’: Special Accommodation Packages by Hospitality Sponsors

The hospitality sponsors of the fourth "Santorini Experience", a leading sports tourism event in Greece, are offering special accommodation prices to participants for stay on Santorini for the October 5-7 period.