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Tenor Frangoulis Gets Ready for Christmas Charity Concert in London this Week

Greek tenor Mario Frangoulis is getting ready to give a charity fundraising Christmas concert at London’s Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel this week on Wednesday, December 23.

Corfu as an Appealing Winter Holiday Destination

The brilliant colours of Corfu were splashed across the pages of the Spanish edition of InStyle magazine this month, in an extensive travel feature showcasing the Ionian island as an appealing winter destination.

Awards Pile Up for Heraklion Port Authority

Awards and distinctions are piling up for the Heraklion Port Authority (HPA), with the latest gold in the“Top Export Assistance Company” category during the Greek Exports Awards 2015, last week.

Spyros Alexiou Appointed New President of GNTO

Spyros Alexiou has been appointed as the new President of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Santorini Campaign Hits Leading Travel Websites

The Municipality of Thera recently launched an online advertising campaign on leading travel websites as part of the “Santorini: All year round destination” initiative.

KLM to Resume Athens-Amsterdam Morning Flight in March 2016

From March 27, 2016, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will resume the morning flight between Athens and Amsterdam.

Greek Tourism Expo Takes Sector a Step Further

One-hundred hosted buyers from 25 countries talked tourism and more in over 3,800 Β2Β meetings during the 2nd Greek Tourism Expo held in Athens earlier this month.

Goldair Group Growing on Back of Year Results

Tourism and transportation group Goldair announced a 3.5 percent increase in turnover for 2015 according to data it released on Wednesday.

Endeavor Greece Backs Growth with Eye on the Future

Endeavor Greece is currently supporting through its worldwide network of affiliates and partners 22 entrepreneurs representing 16 companies from the tourism, agriculture, food & beverages, health, technology and financial services industries in Greece.

‘Celestyal’ Launches Global Facebook Competition to Win One of 16 Authentic 2016 Cruises

Celestyal Cruises is inviting all to play “Merry Greecemas” on Facebook and enter the drawing for one of 16 authentic 2016 cruises, including 7-, 4- and 3-day Aegean cruises and 7-day cruises around Cuba.

Santa Claus Sleds His Way to Athens’ Choco Factory

So Santa Claus is coming to town… and Athenians young and old will have the chance to combine seeing him with indulging in plenty of chocolate at the newly opened Choco Factory Museum at the Helexpo Center in Marousi.

Weekly Update: GTP’s New Partners

The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is happy to announce the start of cooperation with new clients Demand Customize Marketing, Porto Rio Hotel, Scala Vinoteca and Mad Holidays that have tapped into its Travel Business Network to receive effective and efficient promotion.

SETE Moderately Optimistic on 2016 Greece Tourism Outlook

The president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, is moderately optimistic about the 2016 tourism season in Greece.

Kountoura Attends ‘Greek Day at the NYSE’, Talks Tourism in New York

The New York Stock Exchange, in collaboration with Capital Link, held “Greek Day at the NYSE” on Tuesday, following the 17th Capital Link Forum that took place at the Metropolitan Club on Monday.

Greek Hotel Chamber Joins European Campaign that Invites Travellers to ‘Book Direct’

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels is representing the Greek hotel industry in the new European campaign "Book Direct", which aims to raise awareness among guests, hoteliers and restaurateurs across Europe on the possibility of booking direct.

Refugee Crisis Management to Put Greece in Eye of EU Storm

Greece is expected to come under significant pressure over its response to the refugee crisis during the upcoming EU leaders’ summit on Thursday.

PPP in Tourism to Boost Growth, Create Jobs in Europe

Public and private tourism players have joined forces for the first time and are calling on the European Union to do more for the growth of the sector through the “Tourism for Growth and Jobs Manifesto”.

Aegean VP Says Airports Deal a Step in the Right Direction

The privatization agreement between the government and consortium Fraport-Slentel for the 40-year management of 14 regional airports in Greece, which was finalized on Monday, is a step in the right direction, the vice president of the country’s biggest carrier, Aegean, said.

Attica Winemakers Seek Ways to Promote ‘Savatiano’ Variety

The significance of preserving and promoting the Attica vineyard was the focus of a recent presentation by the Attica Vineyards Winemakers Association (ENOAA).

Athens Concert Hall Ushers in the Holidays with Music & More

There’s no doubt about it… ’tis the season to be jolly and the Athens Concert Hall (aka Megaron Mousikis) is ready to set the festive mood with a series of Christmas and New Year’s events for all ages and tastes.