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SETE Chief on Twitter: Late Bookings Indicate Good Tourism Season for Greece

The strong last minute demand in bookings to Greece in July indicates a very good tourism season for the next quarter, Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Andreas Andreadis said on Twitter.

Athens’ 2,000-year-old ‘Aerides’ Clocktower Opens to the Public

The 2,000-year-old marble clocktower known as the “Aerides” (meaning winds) in the heart of Athens, in the Roman Agora just north of the Acropolis, will open to the public following extensive restoration works.

Masterchef Italia Cooks Greek Style in Santorini

MasterChef Italia, the Italian version of the popular culinary talent show MasterChef, chose Santorini for an episode of its sixth season.

Eastern Halkidiki Sailing, Diving & Cruising Tops ‘Dodeka’ Promo Project

Eastern Halkidiki’s sailing, diving and cruising offerings are set to be promoted through the Dodeka initiative aimed at attracting tourism all year round to the region.

Greece’s 1st Alternative Tourism Expo in Nafpaktos Come October

Active, explorer and adventure travel options in Greece will take center stage during the 1st Greek Alternative Tourism exhibition to run October 14-17 in the coastal town of Nafpaktos in western Greece.

TEDxAcademy 2016 to ‘Re-imagine Greece’

The TEDxAcademy returns for the 7th year in a row on October 1 to "Re-imagine Greece" at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall.

Emirates Launches New Service from Dubai to Yangon and Hanoi

Emirates has enhanced its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch of a new daily linked service from Dubai to Yangon in Myanmar, and onwards to Hanoi in Vietnam.

Pioneering Greeks: Ilias Kyriazis, Comic Book Writer and Artist

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Ilias Kyriazis, one of the most prominent comic book writers/artists in Greece.

Special Hotel Discounts for Greek Travellers on Samos, Lesvos, Chios, Kos and Leros

The hotel associations of Samos, Lesvos, Chios, Kos and Leros are joining the Tourism Ministry's efforts to boost domestic tourism and are offering Greek travellers special discounts on room prices and accommodation packages.

Tourism Breathing Life into Greek Economy, Alpha Bank Says

Tourism is picking up pace and breathing life into the Greek economy according to the latest weekly report by Alpha Bank.

Heraklion’s Venetian Fortress Reopens to the Sound of Music

With an August full moon from above to the tune of music from within, the famed Koules Fortress in the town of Heraklion, Crete, reopens its doors on August 18 after six years of restoration works.

MeetingPlanners Russia 2016: 4th MICE B2B Forum in Moscow Ready to Welcome Professionals

The fourth edition of the annual MeetingPlanners Russia event, organized by Europe Congress, will take place this year during September 5-6 at the Renaissance Moscow Monarch Hotel.

Thirty Lighthouses in Greece Open to the Public on Sunday, August 21

Thirty of Greece's lighthouses will be open to the public on Sunday, August 21, on the occasion of International Lighthouse Day.

Ancient & Modern Cyclades Craft Jewelry Dazzle on Mykonos

A new show featuring craft jewelry from the 6th century BCE to the ’70s takes center stage at the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, casting the spotlight on ancient Greek jewelry design and how it has inspired artists through time.

Nikki Beach Porto Heli Throws Yacht Party

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli, located near Argos in the Peloponnese, recently held its Yacht Party, another signature event for Nikki Beach Worldwide.

Driver in Custody after Deadly Aegina Speedboat Crash

A 78-year-old man has been arrested on the Saronic Gulf island of Aegina on charges of causing a shipwreck resulting in deaths and involuntary manslaughter.

Sky Express Announces New Routes from Athens, Thessaloniki

Sky Express has announced plans for eight additional new routes to launch from October 1 with weekly frequencies.

Sani Resort Introduces ‘Sani Dunes’… to Open in June 2017

The multi-awarded Sani Resort in the Halkidiki peninsula has announced a 24.2 million euro addition to the group’s roster: the five-star Sani Dunes - to open its doors to adults and children over 12 in June 2017.

Dusk-to-Dawn Full Moon Jam in the Heart of Nisyros’ Volcano

Fifteen Greek musicians will meet for the first time in a 10-hour gig inside a volcano on August 18 on the island of Nisyros, where they will improvise under the full moon until sunrise.

Full Moon Musical Evenings at the Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum has announced that it will celebrate this year’s August Full Moon with special musical evenings.