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Boutari Brings Wine to the Selective Traveler at Crete’s Scalani Hills

One of the country’s largest wineries, Boutari, has teamed up with Aria Hotels for the creation of the Scalani Hills Residences, a collection of three deluxe suites situated in the Boutari Winery, near the traditional village of Scalani on Crete.

Stavros Niarchos Park ‘Lights Up the Night’ with 24-hour Art Events and More

Free events will run day and night from June 21 to June 24 at the under construction Stavros Niarchos Park in Faliro, southern Athens.

Accor Becomes AccorHotels, Asserts Desire to Make Guests ‘Feel Welcome’

Accor has been officially renamed AccorHotels and aims at increasing the clout and visibility of the brand by connecting it to its digital platform AccorHotels.com.

Navarino Environmental Observatory in Greece Wins at ‘Ecopolis’ Awards

The Navarino Environmental Observatory (ΝΕΟ) was honored with the award for best "Environmental Project" at the Ecopolis 2015 awards held last week at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens.

Kos Mayor: Process of Helping Migrants has Begun

With the Greek island of Kos having been in the news in recent days due to an influx of undocumented migrants reaching its shores, the mayor of the southern Aegean island offered an update on Monday.

Greek Travel Agencies See Boost in Turnover for Q1 2015

Travel agencies, tour operators, reservation services and related activities in Greece recorded a major increase in turnover during the first three months of the year, according to figures released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Have Eyes Set on Buying a Greek Ionian Island

Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly preparing to buy a Greek island located in the Echinades complex of the Ionian.

Australian Travel Directive Begins to Stir Reaction in Greece

An Australian government advisory, warning travellers to Greece to be aware of the possibility of retail banking services becoming limited at short notice, sparked reaction from the Greek side.

Newcomer AthensWas Hotel Promises Luxury and Romance in the Heart of Town

In the heart of Athens, at the foot of the Acropolis, Anemi Hotels group announces the opening of its newest arrival, the luxury design AthensWas Hotel.

Menalon Trail to Lure Hikers to the Peloponnese

The Menalon Trail, running through the forests and rivers of the Peloponnese, is the first footpath in Greece to receive European certification and be placed among the Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe after its recent launch in the village of Stemnitsa.

Travelport Hatches Incubation Program to Accelerate Travel Startups

Travelport has announced the development of a seed stage investment and mentorship program to accelerate the growth of innovative startup companies focused on travel commerce.

Greece’s Costa Navarino Basketball Camp Combines Sport and Fun for the Family

It’s time for youngsters (and the young at heart) to shoot some hoops at the 3rd Costa Navarino Basketball Camp, which kicks off on June 27 and runs through to July 1.

Young Face of the Week: Katerina K. Kefala, Managing Director of Manthos Hotels, Pelion

This week, GTP introduces Katerina K. Kefala, the managing director of Manthos Hotels in Chania, Pelion.

Ιματισμός Τραπεζαρίας από την Crist Bed Linen Industry

Η Crist Bed Linen Industry προσφέρει ιματισμό τραπεζαρίας που καλύπτει όλες τις απαιτήσεις.

Greece Seeks UAE Tourism Investments, Applauds Schengen Visa Waiver for Emiratis

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently wrapped up her visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during which she promoted Greece as a destination both for travel and investment.

EU Tourism Strategy Set Out by Commissioner Bienkowska

European Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska set out her eight priorities for the future European tourism strategy, during ECTAA’s 111th General Assembly held recently in Montenegro.

Culture Ministry Aims to Make Greece Appealing Filming Location

The creation of a film commission topped the agenda of Culture Minister Nikos Xydakis’ meeting with the new board of the Greek Film Council (GFC) as part of its plans to make Greece an attractive filming destination and promote Greek productions abroad.

Piraeus Museum of Underwater Antiquities Unveiled

In efforts to transform the Port of Piraeus into a cultural hub, the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) presented aboard the floating museum “Hellas Liberty” last week the new Museum of Underwater Antiquities to be hosted in the port’s old silo.

Tourism to Zakynthos Slightly Up in May but Unpredictable

The negative media portrayal of Greece and the lingering talk of a potential tax hike in tourism are the making it impossible to draw conclusions for the upcoming tourism season on Zakynthos.

Public-Private Partnership Tops 9th Athens Aviation Meet Agenda

Tapping into the benefits of public-private partnerships (PPP), upgrading aviation technology and boosting land security at Greek airports topped the agenda of the “9th Aviation - Present and Future” conference, which took place in Athens in May.