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Santorini’s Mystique Named Οne of the ’10 Most Beautiful Clifftop Hotels in the World’

Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is among the 10 most beautiful clifftop hotels in the world, according to Condé Nast Traveller.

Costa Navarino Set to Report on Sustainability Issues that Matter via GRI

With a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, Messinia-based luxury resort Costa Navarino will soon be the first Greek tourism enterprise to join the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and report on sustainability issues affecting the region.

Aqua Vista Hotels to ‘Teach’ Luxury Hospitality at Nafplio’s First Tourism School Event

Aqua Vista Hotels is supporting the 1st Nafplio Tourism School, a two-day training seminar focused on tourism and catering that aims to upgrade the Argolida region's tourism product.

Minoan Lines Announces Extra Itineraries for Wednesday, May 18

Minoan Lines has announced extra itineraries on the Heraklion – Piraeus line on Wednesday, May 18, due to increased traffic volumes for the transportation of agricultural goods.

‘GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training’ Athens Event to Share Tricks of the Trade

Tourism professionals keen on boosting their knowledge about sustainable tourism and travel practices are invited to join the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training event to take place at Athens' Ava Hotel on June 15-17.

Third Mediterranean Yacht Show Sets a New Record

The 3rd Mediterranean Yacht Show, held May 7-10 at the medieval seaport of Nafplio, exceeded the expectations of organizers as it attracted the participation of 75 crewed luxury yachts and an increased attendance of luxury charter brokers from all around the world.

Singapore Airlines’ A350 Goes Long-Haul to Amsterdam

Amsterdam has become the first long-haul destination to receive the Singapore Airlines A350-900, with flight SQ324 from Singapore arriving in the Dutch capital on May 10.

Turkish Airlines Euroleague Basketball Lands in Berlin in 2016

The best four European basketball teams meet each other in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Basketball Final Four in Berlin, Germany.

Pioneering Greeks – Dimitris Koutsolioutsos, Founder & CEO of Farmers Republic

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Dimitris Koutsolioutsos, the founder & CEO of Farmers Republic, the first Greek covered market for certified organic products, fresh, dry and packaged.

PM Tsipras: Extra Levy on Greek Hotels Postponed to 2018

The government is postponing until 2018 a new levy that was to be charged on accommodation this year, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said during the 24th annual general assembly of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) on Thursday.

SETE Says Greece may not Meet Arrivals Forecast, PM Tsipras thinks Otherwise

Greece may record losses in tourism over the next two years, the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, said on Thursday during the 24th annual general assembly of SETE in Athens.

Ioannina Authorities Urge PM to Step in, Get Airport Up & Running

Local authorities in the northwestern Greek city of Ioannina are calling on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to step in and ensure the local airport is up and running with consistent flights.

Volotea Ready to Connect Athens with Mykonos and Mytilini

Volotea, the Spanish short and medium haul airline linking small and medium sized cities, is getting ready to launch routes from Athens to Mykonos and Mytilini (Lesvos) this month.

Danish Journalists Explore the Peloponnese Prior to Launch of Direct Flights from Copenhagen and Billund to the Region

A group of journalists from Denmark recently toured the Peloponnese during a fam trip held two weeks before the launch of direct flights from Copenhagen and Billund to Kalamata.

Porto Carras Golf Open 2016 Wins Over the Crowds

More than 100 players from 13 countries tried their luck during the 7th Porto Carras Pro-Am & Open 2016, which took place at the resort’s renovated 18-hole golf course last weekend.

Innovation in Tourism at Forefront of ‘Sustainable Paros’ Forum, Full Program

Innovation in tourism, certification schemes and local initiatives carried out by young entrepreneurs will be discussed during the second “Sustainable Paros” forum to be held on Saturday, May 14, on the island of Paros.

Maritime Trends Athens Conference Tackles Shipping Matters

The annual Maritime Trends Conference to be held on May 14 at the Metropolitan Hotel is set to cast the spotlight on current issues affecting Greece's shipping sector.

EgyptAir Doubles Flights to Cairo from Athens

EgyptAir, the national airline of Egypt, has added a second daily flight between Cairo and Athens International Airport in Greece.

Mt Athos Area Cuisine Takes the Spotlight @ Kouzina 2016

With the Mediterranean Diet at its core, this year’s Mount Athos Area Kouzina events kick off on May 15 featuring a month full of food and culinary events dedicated to the products and cuisine of the Mount Athos region in northern Greece.

Παράταση έως τις αρχές Ιουνίου οι αιτήσεις χρηματοδότησης τουριστικών ΜμΕ μέσω ΕΣΠΑ

Έως τις αρχές Ιουνίου παρατείνεται η προθεσμία ηλεκτρονικής υποβολής των αιτήσεων χρηματοδότησης των επιχειρηματικών σχεδίων για τις δράσεις «Αναβάθμιση πολύ μικρών και μικρών επιχειρήσεων για την ανάπτυξη των ικανοτήτων τους στις νέες αγορές» και «Ενίσχυση Τουριστικών ΜΜΕ ...