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Costa Navarino To Host Biggest Triathlon Event In Greece

An international event for triathlon enthusiasts will take place in Fall 2014 at the region of Messinia in the Peloponnese.

Porto Carras Grand Resort Participates In “Clean Hands” Program

Porto Carras Grand Resort recently announced its support and participation in the program of the nonprofit organization that collects used soap from hotels, "Clean Hands."

“Coexistence” Art Experience At Sofitel Athens Airport

Greece and France meet up once again through a unique art exhibition named "Coexistence," a collection of sculptures and paintings by Greek sculptor Nikos Benos-Palmer and French contemporary artist Anne Anderruthy.

Υπουργείο Τουρισμού: Ταχύρρυθμο πρόγραμμα κατάρτισης ξεναγών

Το υπουργείο Τουρισμού ανακοίνωσε ότι ξεκινά ταχύρρυθμο πρόγραμμα για κατάρτιση απόφοιτων των πανεπιστημιακών τμημάτων ιστορίας και αρχαιολογίας και χορήγηση άδειας επαγγ...

Maritime Tourism, Visa Policy Among Tourism Priorities Under Greece’s Presidency Of The EU Council

In the field of tourism, priorities under Greece’s Presidency of the Council of the EU will include a special focus on maritime and coastal tourism, package travel and the current visa policy.

Official Inauguration Of Greek Presidency In Athens – Wednesday 8 January

On Wednesday 8 January, the Greek Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first semester of 2014 will be officially inaugurated in Athens.

Greek “Fast Learning” Program For Tour Guide Certification Announced

A "fast learning" program that will provide tour guide certification to history and archaeology university graduates will begin in February 2014 in Thessaloniki.

Condor Expands Germany–Greece Service In Summer 2014

German air carrier Condor will expand service between Germany and Greece for this summer as of May 2014.

Greek Restaurant Among 101 Best In Europe For 2013

A restaurant on Santorini, Greece, made it onto The Daily Meal's second-annual 101 Best Restaurants in Europe list that honors the bounty of fine cuisine that can be found in countries all over the Continent.

UNWTO Offers Position For PHD Researcher

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is searching for a PHD researcher.

Grand Forest Metsovo Enters Into Partnership With Crist For New Textile Products

The five-star hotel Grand Forest Metsovo in Ioannina, has entered into a partnership with Crist, a supplier of linen products and related services in Greece.

Υπουργείο Τουρισμού: Προτεραιότητες της Ελληνικής Προεδρίας του Συμβουλίου της ΕΕ στον τουρισμό

Η ελληνική προεδρία στο τομέα του Τουρισμού θα ασχοληθεί με την ολοκληρωμένη διαχείριση του θαλάσσιου και παράκτιου τουρισμού.

Δήλωση Προέδρου ΣΕΤΕ, κ. Ανδρέα Ανδρεάδη σχετικά με τη συνάντηση με τον Πρωθυπουργό

Με την ολοκλήρωση της χθεσινής συνάντησης αντιπροσωπείας του ΣΕΤΕ με τον Πρωθυπουργό, κ. Αντώνη Σαμαρά και τους συναρμόδιους Υπουργούς, ο Πρόεδρος, κ. Ανδρέας Ανδρεάδης...

Greek Government, Professionals Talk Tourism

The Greek Government and tourism professionals are seeing eye to eye on the importance of tourism for the country's economy, according to the outcome of a meeting that took place at the Maximos Mansion.

Greece Sees Rise Of Bulgarian Tourists in 2013

Last year Greece was the second holiday destination choice of Bulgarian tourists, according to recent data released by the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism of Bulgaria.

Piraeus Port Expects Increased Cruise Arrivals This Year

Cruise traffic in Piraeus this year is expected to rise by 12 percent and passenger traffic to reach nearly 2.31 million, according to the Piraeus Port Authority.

Opening Of Greece’s New National Museum of Contemporary Art Faces Delay

The under-construction National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) at the former Fix brewery in Athens will possibly open to the public months later than planned and not in the Spring as previously announced.

Intermodal Air Welcomes New Commercial Director

Greek airline representation company Intermodal Air has announced the appointment of Antonis Rossolatos as the company's new commercial director.

Athens Airport Presents “My own Iliad”

Entitled "My own Iliad" and dedicated to Homer’s Iliad is an exhibition currently running at Athens International Airport.

Thessaloniki’s “Asterokosmos” Christmas Park Extends Operation

TIF-Helexpo is extending the operation of the “Asterokosmos” Christmas park in Thessaloniki by one day as a result of the high visitation. The park was originally scheduled to close on 6 January.