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Greek Hotel GM Wins Coveted EHMA Award for First Time

Panos Almyrantis is the first Greek hotel manager to be honored with the European Hotel Manager of the Year Award given at the general meeting of the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA).

Italian Journalists Get a Taste of Athens

Eight Italian journalists explored Athens and the islands of the Argosaronic during a press trip held April 16-19 by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) office in Italy.

Crete: Agios Nikolaos Municipality Launches Tourism Logo Design Competition

The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, Crete, is inviting interested parties to submit proposals for the design of a new logo for the destination's tourism promotion.

Minister Stathakis Listens to Greek Tourism Sector’s Concerns

Greece's tourism bookings, regional airports, European Union funds, investments, and illegal tourism accommodation units were the main topics discussed during the Thursday meeting between the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and the Minister of Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping...

Airbnb Athens Bookings Boost Local Economy by 69 million Euros

Hospitality platform Airbnb has boosted the local economy by 69 million euros, supported over 1,000 jobs and is attracting new visitors to Athens, a study released on Wednesday found.

Travel Trade Athens 2015: Major Trade Event in the Greek Capital on Monday

On Monday, April 27, over 80 buyers from a wide range of countries will meet up at the Megaron Athens International Conference Center with some 160 tourism professionals and suppliers of the Greek capital. The B2B meetings are part of the third edition of the Travel Trade Athens,...

Crete Becomes Film Location for ‘Creta Divina’ Docudrama

Crete will once again take the international spotlight when the docudrama Creta Divina hits the screens in September, starring British actor Robert Powell, known for his role as Jesus in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1977 film Jesus of Nazareth.

Anamar Group Unveils Pelion Luxury Resort in Central Greece

Luxury accommodation group Anamar announces the opening of its latest boutique hotel, the Anamar Pilio, located in the picturesque area of Mount Pelion, central Greece.

King George Hotel Receives Two Accolades at 2015 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards in Athens

The Tudor Hall Restaurant of the King George hotel received two important gastronomic awards at the 2015 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards ceremony held recently in Athens.

Vintage Cars Steal Show at Spetses Race

Classic car drivers flaunted their beautiful vehicles, everything from a 1931 Cadillac to a 1954 Jaguar, at this year’s Spring Rally, which took place earlier this month on the Saronic island of Spetses.

Penny & the Swingin’ Cats LIVE at Athens International Airport

On Friday, April 24, and for the second time around, Penny & the Swingin’ Cats will bring swing, jive and rockabilly tunes to the “Musicport” of Athens International Airport (AIA).

Πανελλήνια Ομοσπονδία Ξενοδόχων (ΠΟΞ): Τα νέα μέλη στο Δ.Σ.

Η Πανελλήνια Ομοσπονδία Ξενοδόχων ανακοινώνει ότι από τις αρχαιρεσίες που έλαβαν χώρα στις 22-04-15, στο πλαίσιο της Γενικής της Συνέλευσης, εξελέγησαν τα μέλη του νέου Διοικητικού Συμ...

HATTA: Φαινόμενα παράνομων πράξεων στις σχολικές εκδρομές

Σε ανακοίνωση προέβη ο Σύνδεσμος των Εν Ελλάδι Τουριστικών και Ταξιδιωτικών Γραφείων (ΗΑΤΤΑ) σχετικά με τα φαινόμενα μη εκπλήρωσης συμβατικών υποχρεώσεων από τουριστικό γραφείο (μη μέλος του ΗΑΤΤΑ), με αποτέλεσμα να ταλαιπωρεί τους πελάτες και αλλά και να θίγει τον κλάδ...

SkyGreece Connects the Greek Diaspora of North America to Homeland

The Greek diaspora of New York will finally get its wish for a direct connection to Athens as SkyGreece Airlines officially announced that its first direct Athens - New York route will launch on June 19.

Saudi Arabia Looks to Greece for Medical Staff, Eyes Health Tourism Options

Tapping into the potential of medical tourism in Greece, and offering Greek medical professionals jobs in Saudi Arabia, topped the agenda of Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Health Minister Mohammed Al Khoshaim, during her recent...

May 1st Holiday in Greece: Where are the Greeks Going This Year?

Greeks will mainly travel to domestic destinations for the upcoming May Day holiday, instead of visiting cities abroad, which was the trend last year, a recent survey said.

Greece’s Creta Maris Celebrates 40 Years of Hospitality with Weeklong Festivities

Crete’s luxury Creta Maris Beach Resort, located in Hersonissos, is celebrating 40 years of hospitality and quality services with weeklong events kicking off on May 1.

Aldemar’s Revamped Rhodes Amilia Mare Hotel Set for Summer Season 2015

The Aldemar Group’s renovated Amilia Mare hotel, located on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes, ushers in the summer season with new offerings, upgraded facilities and the finest services in its efforts to keep up with the needs of its travelling customers.

Piraeus Port Marks European Maritime Day with Conference, Events and Shows

On the occasion of European Maritime Day, celebrated annually throughout Europe on May 20, Piraeus will hold a conference focusing on ports and coasts as engines for Blue Growth.

Ground Transportation Included in Travel Package Via Blacklane-Amadeus Partnership

Travellers will soon be able to book transfers to and from airports, hotels and other destinations just as they book flights, hotel accommodation or car rental today.