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Culinary Center Opens For Crete’s Certified Products

A Culinary Center recently opened in Rethymnon, Crete, to house the island's certified products that are labeled with the new quality brand name "CRETE."

Initiative Launched For The Restoration Of Important Monuments On Kefalonia Island

The strong earthquakes that recently rocked Kefalonia have prompted the Greek Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage (ELLET) to draw attention to all of the island's monuments that are in need of restoration and repair.

Porto Carras Grand Resort Receives Three Green Key Awards For 2014

The Porto Carras Grand Resort complex in Halkidiki, Greece, recently received another distinction as three of its hotels were honored with the eco-quality Green Key Eco Label for another consecutive year.

Μινωικές Γραμμές: Συνεπής στις οικονομικές της υποχρεώσεις προς τους εργαζόμενους της

Η διοίκηση των ΜΙΝΩΙΚΩΝ ΓΡΑΜΜΩΝ ανακοινώνει ότι η εταιρεία είναι συνεπής στις οικονομικές της υποχρεώσεις προς τους εργαζόμενους σε στεριά και θάλασσα.

Greek Airports Report Increased Arrivals From Abroad

International arrivals at Greek airports increased by 16.9 percent during the first two months of the year, according to data released by the Civil Aviation Authority.

SkyGreece Successfully Conducts Test Flight

SkyGreece, a new Greek airline that will launch flights from Athens to New York City, recently made its first test flight of the Boeing 767-300 ER.

Greek Travel Agents Applaud Gov’t Decision To Upgrade Museums, Archaeological Sites

The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) applauded the Greek Government's recent announcements in regards to a series of interventions under development for the country’s museums and archaeological sites in view of the new tourism season.

Rhodes To Get New Air Link With Istanbul, More Turkish Tourists Expected

Rhodes, Greece, will be welcoming more tourists from Turkey this summer thanks to a new direct flight by Turkish airline Bora Jet starting in early June, according to an announcement.

Just Released: Mythical Peloponnese In London, UK – Video

The Peloponnese in southern Greece was promoted in London last month in a five-day exhibition hosted at the National Geographic store in Knightsbridge, London, UK. A video of the event was just released!

Big Fat Greek Wedding For Couples From China To Take Place On Paros

The Municipality of Paros, in collaboration with the Region of South Aegean, are planning a group wedding ceremony for some 50 couples from China that have chosen Paros as the destination to join their hands in holy matrimony.

Hilton Athens To Go Dark In Support of Earth Hour 2014

Hilton Athens will turn off its lights for one hour to join "Earth Hour," the call for action on climate change.

Greek Hotel Honored By Condé Nast Traveller Russia

The Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas on Crete was recently honored with the title of "Best Foreign Beach Hotel" by readers of the Russian edition of Conte Nast Traveller magazine that voted in the 2013 Readers' Choice Awards.

Athens Airport Presents Art Of Young Travelers

Athens International Airport (AIA) and the Voluntary Organization for Children "The Smile of the Child" are holding an art exhibition under the title "Travelling the world with a kid’s luggage."

Kefalogianni: Greece Is Slowly Leaving The Crisis Behind

Greece is slowly emerging from its recession, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Aegean Airlines To Give Away Free Tickets To Greek University Students

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has announced that it will give free airline tickets to 250 students that have been accepted in a Greek University away from their place of residence in Greece for the academic year 2013-2014.

Greece Wins 2014 EU Prize For Cultural Heritage

Greece is among the winners of the 2014 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards, according to an announcement made on 20 March by the European Commission and Europa Nostra.

IPK International: Greece Revived In 2013

Greece, although still unsettled, revived in 2013 and now sparkles in the glow of a double-digit tourism increase, according to the Global Travel Trends Report 2013/14, released by IPK International during Berlin's recent ITB tourism fair.

Greece’s Unemployed Will Be Allowed Free Entry To Museums

Residents in Greece that have a valid unemployment card will be entitled to visit all of the country's museums free of charge, according to a recent announcement made by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.

Hellenic Seaplanes In Talks To Acquire Seastar CD2 Amphibious Aircraft

Greek company Hellenic Seaplanes is on the brink of sealing a deal worth millions of euros to acquire four seaplanes from German aircraft developer Dornier Seawings.

The Westin Resort Costa Navarino Participates In Global Wellness Movement

On 20 March, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino in Messinia, Greece, will participate in the global launch of the Westin Well-being Movement, a campaign designed to enhance the well-being of guests and associates around the world.