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UK, US Travelers Boost Q1 Travel Revenues in Greece

Holidaymakers from the US and the UK boosted revenues in Greece by 14.4 percent in the first quarter of the year, according to data released by the Bank of Greece.

The Athenian Riviera: Where Luxury is the Only Way

In the second part of the GTP’s luxury series, we explore the coastline hotels of the Athenian Riviera, which were the first to raise the standard of accommodation in Greece in the early ’60s.

NEL Lines Declared Forfeit

The future of Greek shipping company NEL Lines (Maritime Company of Lesvos) is up in the air, following a decision by Alternate Marine Minister Thodoris Dritsas to side with the verdict of the Coastal Transportation Council (SAS) and declare the ferry operator forfeit, barring it...

Skyros Moves Closer to Getting a Waterway for Seaplane Flights

A ministerial decision concerning the environmental requirements for the construction and operation of the first waterway in the Aegean, at Linaria Port on the island of Skyros, has been signed.

‘The North Face Zagori Mountain Running’: Athletes Prepare to Discover Their Limits!

Professional and amateur athletes are getting ready to run and discover their limits at the "The North Face Zagori Mountain Running" on July 24-26.

Pet-friendly Beaches in Greece Growing in Number

More and more beaches across mainland Greece and on its islands are welcoming pets, according to media reports citing a recent decision by the shipping ministry in collaboration with the tourism ministry, which designates beaches where pets are allowed to swim.

New SWISS Fare Options Now Bookable for European Flights

SWISS has announced new fare options for European air travel. The new concept features three Economy Class options alongside the Business Class fare.

TBG Celebrates Six Months of Travel Blogging Teamwork

The members of the first network of Greece-based travel bloggers recently gathered at Athens and celebrated six months of teamwork.

Leonidio ‘Melitzazz’ Fest Combines Food and Fun

The annual Melitzazz Festival in the traditional village of Leonidio, in the Peloponnese, is once again preparing its famed eggplant delicacies to be served alongside a series music and arts events taking place throughout the town on July 1-5.

Air Astana Scoops Skytrax Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

Air Astana, the Kazakhstan flag carrier, celebrated success again at the 2015 Skytrax World Airline Awards as it achieved the title of "Best Airline Central Asia / India" for the fourth successive year.