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Greece Tourism Reaches Out to Azerbaijan Market

Aiming to reach out to new markets in efforts to bring in tourism and boost revenue, Greek enterprises and destinations participated in the recently held 15th Azerbaijan International Travel and Tourism Fair (Aitf) held in Baku.

Domotel Hotels & Resorts Wins Twice at Greek Hospitality Awards 2016

Domotel Hotels & Resorts was a double-award winner at last week's Greek Hospitality Awards held in Athens.

Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Reaching Final Destination in Greece: Panathenian Stadium

After traveling Greece for six days, the Rio 2016 Olympic Torch arrived on Tuesday at the Acropolis in Athens.

PNO: No Ferries in Greece on May 8 Due to Strike

The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) announced on Tuesday that it will participate in the 24-hour strike called by the General Confederation of Greek Labor (GSEE) on Sunday, May 8.

C. Macedonia Region Looks to Tap into Amphipolis Site as Tourism Asset

The Northern Greece archaeological site of Amphipolis, which had the world on edge two years ago as to the identity of the person buried there, has been proposed by the Central Macedonia Region to be named cultural heritage site within the European Territorial Cooperation Program...

‘GTP’ Clinches Award for 40 Years of Dedication to Greece, Tourism

Persistence, the development of new technologies, dedication to the promotion of Greece and Greek entrepreneurship & tourism were just some of the reasons the "Greek Travel Pages (GTP)" was awarded during a recent special tribute event rewarding the Greek brands that continue to...

Amadeus Hellas Partners with Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies (PETAGA)

Amadeus Hellas recently signed a sponsorship agreement with the Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies (PETAGA) for 2016.

Greek Hospitality Awards 2016: ‘Hands Free Hotelier’ Service Receives Gold Distinction

The "Hands Free Hotelier" global service was recognized with the Gold Award for Best Hotel Technology Innovation in the second edition of the Greek Hospitality Awards held last week at the Ethniki Asfalistiki Conference Center in Athens.

COTTM 2016: Chinese Market Shows Interest in Greece at B2B Expo

Following the opening of new Greek visa application centers in China recently, the Chinese travel market is now focusing on increasing bookings to Greece, the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) said following its participation in COTTM, China's leading...

Greek Hospitality Awards 2016: Divani Hotels Wins Two Industry Accolades

The Divani Collection Hotels group was honored for two of its hotels - the Apollon Palace & Thalasso and the Caravel - in the second edition of the Greek Hospitality Awards held recently in Athens.

Antetokounmpo Bros Shoot Hoops in Heraklion

The Antetokounmpo brothers got the Cretan town of Heraklion on their toes shooting hoops last weekend when the two ultra athletes - Giannis and Thanasis - participated in a sports event organized by the Region of Crete and the Heraklion municipality.

Lufthansa: Verdi Strike on Wednesday to Affect Tens of Thousands of Travelers

German airline Lufthansa on Monday said that there will be cancellations, disruptions and delays of flights on Wednesday, April 27, to and from Germany’s six airports due to strike action by ground staff.

Jordan’s Queen Rania Visits Lesvos, Calls for Collective Global Response to Refugee Crisis

Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan visited the Kara Tepe refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesvos on Monday and called for a collective global response to the growing refugee crisis.

EU Cities Form Solidarity Network Over Migrant Issue

On the initiative of Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis, 28 EU capitals have agreed to pool their resources and form a network offering support to Greece over the refugee crisis during the 5th EU Capitals Mayors’ Meeting.

Greek Rail Workers Announce Easter Strike

There will be no intercity train services in Greece from Holy Saturday until Easter Monday as employees of the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) have called a strike.

IATA Honors Greek Branch with ‘Six Stars’ Award

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently rewarded its Greek branch with a "Six Stars" award for its contribution to a successful management of the Greek capital controls crisis.

Turkey Comes Closer to Attica Destinations

The multiple travel experiences the destinations of Attica can offer Turkish visitors for short breaks throughout the year were presented last week to leading tour operators, journalists and bloggers from Turkey at an event in the Sismanoglio Hall in Istanbul.

S. Aegean Region Goes Tech, Calls on Users to ‘Share its Sunshine’

As part of its 2016-2020 tourism promotion plan, the South Aegean Region recently presented its new digital communication strategy which includes extensive social media actions.

Greek Hospitality Awards 2016 Honor Industry’s Finest

Greece's best hotels and resorts were celebrated at the second edition of the Greek Hospitality Awards 2016 that took place recently at the Ethniki Asfalistiki Conference Center in Athens.

CNT Luxury Trends Take Spotlight in Athens Event

Ahead of its 20th anniversary, Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) recently revealed what's trending in the world of travel and lifestyle. The trend this year? Luxury travel is about discovering the unknown… everything from Iran and Sudan to a lesser known Greek island.