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Reconstruction of St. Nicholas Church at Ground Zero: Exhibition at Benaki Museum in Athens

The stages of the recreation of the church of St. Nicholas at Ground Zero by Santiago Calatrava will be revealed at an exhibition at the Benaki Museum in Athens scheduled to open on Thursday, September 24.

Going Nuts Over the Aegina Pistachio at Annual ‘Fystiki Fest’

The famed Aegina pistachio, known as “fystiki Aeginis”, takes center stage this week during the 7th Aegina Fystiki Fest, to take place September 24-27 on the Saronic isle.

Syriza’s Policy for Greek Tourism

Prior to the elections of September 20, the leftist Syriza party said that if elected, it would introduce a tourism policy in Greece that will include a fair tax system, the establishment of a Tourism Chamber, support to domestic production and assistance to the sector’s small...

Airport Traffic Growth Boosts Greece Ground Handling Services

Increased incoming passenger traffic at Athens, Mykonos and Santorini airports has given ground handling services a much needed boost in the first seven months of 2015, according to data released recently by Infobank Hellastat.

Navarino Challenge 2015: A Weekend of Sports for All!

Athletes from Greece and abroad attended the third edition of the “Navarino Challenge” event and enjoyed an exciting weekend that included activities such as running, swimming, taekwondo, climbing, pilates, cycling, boccia, basketball and kick boxing.

Porto Veneziano Chania: A Little Bit of Magic, A Lot of Luxury

Whether it’s a great view, soothing comfort, delectable food or just good old hospitality you’re after, then the Hotel Porto Veneziano, located on the picturesque Venetian harbor of Chania, Crete, is the place to be.

Astir Palace Counts Honors at 2015 World Travel Awards

Astir Palace’s units "The Westin Athens" and "Arion Resort & Spa" came out winners at the prestigious 2015 World Travel Awards (WTA) held recently in Sardinia, Italy.

BTPF Athens 2015: Third Greek Business Travel Professionals Forum Announced

This December and for the third year, hotels, major companies and tourism organizations will meet up in Athens at the 3rd Business Travel Professionals Forum (BTPF) held by Simple Way of Tourism (SWOT).

Aegean Airlines Treats Travelers Greek Style with ‘Filepse Tous’

As part of its ongoing promotional efforts to bring Greece closer to its clients, Aegean Airlines announces the launch of its “Filepse Tous” project, which aims to “use” world-renowned Greek hospitality to introduce locally produced goodies and get the word out.

Marine Tours to Participate in ‘Global Oil & Gas Black Sea and Mediterranean’ Expo, Conference

Greek travel group Marine Tours has announced that it will participate in this year’s “Global Oil & Gas Black Sea and Mediterranean” exhibition and conference, to be held at Athens’ Metropolitan Expo on September 23-24.

Crist: Ανακαίνιση στο show room

Υλοποιώντας το επενδυτικό της πρόγραμμα η Crist, δρομολογεί τις διαδικασίες για την ριζική ανακαίνιση του εκθετηρίου (show room) τής εταιρίας.

Tsipras’ Syriza Party Wins Greek Elections, Given 2nd Chance

Only 56.11 percent of the Greeks (3,730,456 out of 6,190,946 registered voters) went to the polls on Sunday, electing for a second time in under nine months 41-year-old Alexis Tsipras’ Syriza party.

US, Scandinavian Travelers Pay More, Stay Less in Greece, Trivago Finds

American and Scandinavian travelers spent more between July and August this year on their stays in Greece, but shortened their holidays, according to online booking agent trivago.gr’s recent report.

UCLA Students Gain Insight into Greek Tourism

As part of its ongoing awareness-raising activities with regards to Greece’s tourism potential and the impact of recent developments, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) held a meeting with 43 UCLA students earlier this month.

Local Officials, Hoteliers Set on Promoting Larissa

Advertising, promotional strategies and inter-municipal cooperation recently topped the agenda of local Larissa authorities and tourism sector professionals.

Greece’s ‘Green Key’ Eco-Label Hotels to Feature at 3rd Grekland Panorama

Eco-friendly “Green Key” certified hotels will take center stage at this year’s Panorama Greece exhibitions in Poland this December, and in Sweden in February.

Sofitel Launches ‘Wine Days 2015’, Announces Partnership with World-class Sommelier

Sofitel Athens Airport will unveil the all-new 2015 edition of "Sofitel Wine Days", a program during which the brand’s hotels celebrate French wine and art-de-vivre, offering guests a wide array of extraordinary wine experiences.

The Acropolis Museum to ‘Reveal’ the Mysteries of Samothrace on World Tourism Day

On the occasion of World Tourism Day on September 27, the Acropolis Museum will give visitors the opportunity to discover the landscapes, the people and the great archaeological exhibits of Samothrace.

Το OPEN DAY της Mega Airlines την Τετάρτη 23/09/2015

Η Mega Airlines Studies, η μοναδική εξουσιοδοτημένη σχολή στην Ελλάδα με πιστοποίηση της ΙΑΤΑ και της Πολιτικής Αεροπορίας (ΥΠΑ), διοργανώνει την Τετάρτη 23/9/2015, από τις 17.00 ως τις 20.30 στις εγκαταστάσεις της σχολής το ετήσιο OPEN DAY για ...

Two Greek Islands Hit By Refugee Influx to Receive Extra Tourism Promotion

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) on Thursday announced the formation of tourism working groups on Kos and Lesvos to help boost the image of both islands in markets abroad.