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Athenians are Invited to ‘Visit’ Crete on May Day

Athenians and visitors to the Greek capital are invited to become better acquainted with Crete and the island's products at the third “Crete: The Great Meeting” exhibition that will kick off on May 1 at the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF).

Kos: International Tourism Conference Opens on May 1

Cutting-edge issues on tourism will be discussed by researchers and professionals at the International Conference “Tourism as a Tool for Sustainable Growth” which will open on the Greek island of Kos on Friday, May 1.

‘Travel Trade Athens’ Event Delivers 3,000 Hosted Buyer Meetings

Some 3,000 individual business meetings between 88 hosted buyers from abroad and 190 Greek tourism professionals took place on Monday at the third Travel Trade Athens event held at the Megaron Athens International Conference Center.

Europe’s Hoteliers Team Up to Fight ‘Shadow Hospitality’

An action plan aimed at tackling the growing problem of shadow hospitality was announced by HOTREC, the umbrella association of national trade bodies representing Europe’s hotels, restaurants, cafes and similar establishments.

Argo Travel Opens for Business on Santorini Island

Argo Travel Group, in addition to Athens, Thessaloniki, London, Geneva and Shanghai, has now opened a branch office on Santorini, one of the most popular islands in Greece and travel mecca for those seeking luxury experiences.

Greece Expects More Brazilian Tourists This Year

Greece is tapping further in the Brazilian market and recently participated in the World Travel Market Latin America, held on April 22-24 in Sao Paulo.

East Med Yacht Show 2015 Gears Up for Opening on Poros

The East Med Yacht Show 2015 opens its doors on Wednesday and up to 70 Greek luxury crewed yachts for charter will line the docks of Poros Island in Greece between April 29 and May 3.

ELITOUR Teams Up with UK Marketeers to Make Greece Top Health Tourism Destination

The Greek Medical Tourism Council (ELITOUR) has joined forces with UK-based health tourism marketeers Intuition Communication for the promotion of Greece to international markets as an ideal medical tourism destination.

Day Event to Focus on Greece’s Lake Karla as Ecotourism Hotspot

Finding ways to restore and tap into the potential of Lake Karla, in central Greece, as a primary ecotourism destination will top the agenda of a day event on May 23, at the Rooftile and Brickworks Museum N & S Tsalapatas in the city of Volos.

Incredible Edibles of the Peloponnese at the Benaki Museum in May

Athens’ Benaki Museum will spotlight the culinary traditions of the Peloponnese during its annual “Gastronomy Days” on May 22-24, when food experts come together to provide insight into the culture of food.

Minoan Lines: Αλλαγές στα δρομολόγια λόγω απεργίας της Πρωτομαγιάς

Η MINOAN LINES γνωστοποιεί στο επιβατικό κοινό ότι, λόγω της εξαγγελθείσας απεργίας της Πρωτομαγιάς της Πανελλήνιας Ναυτικής Ομοσπονδίας (Π.Ν.Ο.), την Παρασκευή 1 Μαΐου 2015, θα υπάρξουν αλλαγές στα δρομολόγια των πλοίων της εταιρείας από τα λιμάνια του Ηρακλείου, του Πειραιά και...

Greek Airports Contribute to Europe’s Passenger Traffic Rise in February

Passenger traffic in the EU for the month of February grew by 6.2 percent, driven in particular by double digit growth in Greece, Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Romania, Hungary and Lithuania, according to data released by European airport trade body Airports Council International...

Alexandros Vassilikos Re-elected President of the Athens’ Hotel Association

Alexandros Vassilikos was re-elected as the president of the Athens - Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association on Monday, April 27.

Ferries to the Greek Islands 2015 – Cyclades

Useful tips on the Cyclades islands in Greece and how to reach them by ferry.
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‘Santorini Experience’: Unique Athletes to Meet on a Unique Island!

Some of Greece's best-known figures in athletics will get together this weekend to live the Santorini Experience, an ultimate sports event with breathtaking views and challenging routes!

KLM Celebrates Dutch ‘King’s Day’

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on Monday, April 27, offered sweet treats to all passengers in honor of King's Day in The Netherlands. King's Day marks the birth of King Willem-Alexander.

Young Face of the Week: Andreas Diakodimitris, Hospitality Consultant, GM of ‘Me Zen’ Project

This week, GTP introduces Andreas Diakodimitris, a hospitality consultant, currently developing the "Me Zen" project, a small chain of traditional Tsipouro Bars throughout Greece.

Greek Travel Agencies Cash in on Strong Tourism

Greek tour operators saw their revenues increase thanks to the rising numbers of tourism in the last two years, according to a recent study by business information provider Infobank Hellastat.

Booking.com Settles with EU Regulators, Hotels Can Now Offer Lower Prices Elsewhere

US company Booking.com was slapped on Tuesday with a decision to loosen its disputed pricing and availability contracts with hotels in three European countries after EU competition authorities examined complaints that the online agent was curbing competition.

Greece Assets Agency Eyes Agios Kosmas as Waterway Hub

The country’s privatization fund, known as TAIPED (Hellenic Republic Asset and Development Fund), is examining the creation of a metropolitan waterway at Agios Kosmas, southern Attica, in efforts to boost tourism to the Greek capital, Attica’s coasts and island seaside towns.