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Runners Take Your Mark… Countdown to 34th Athens Marathon

The Greek capital takes the international spotlight yet again for the 34th Athens Marathon - The Authentic set to draw in record numbers on November 13 for the historic sporting event.

Minister Kontonis Says 3mn Euros to Fund Greece’s Sports Venues

A total of 3 million euros have been set aside to go towards the upgrade and maintenance of sports venues across Greece, Alternate Sports Minister Stavros Kontonis told a press conference this week ahead of the 34th Athens Marathon - The Authentic, to take place in Athens on...

Attica Hotel Employees Up in Arms Over Insurance Cuts

Α meeting between Attica’s hotel and tourism employees and Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Wednesday ended in a deadlock after the unionists demanded the government scrap a decision which will cut into their insurance savings, they said.

Caldera Collection Wins Award from Luxury Travel Guide

The Caldera Collection hotel group has won the "Most popular 5-star hotel and villas" award for 2016.

Nelios to Make its Debut at World Travel Market London 2016

Aiming to present its technical know-how and services beyond Greece, digital tourism experts Nelios will exhibit for the first time at the World Travel Market London, which takes place at the ExCeL exhibition centre during November 7 - 9.

Greece Survival Challenge on Alimia Kicks Off

A survival challenge to take place on the uninhabited Dodecanese islet of Alimia, between Rhodes and Halki, kicks off on Thursday as 20 daring travelers try their luck and skills for 10 days.

WTM London 2016: 10 Reasons to Attend

World Travel Market London presents 10 reasons why you should attend the new-look, three-day WTM London 2016.

Ryanair: Athens-Santorini Route Among 5 Most Popular for US Travellers

Ryanair's Athens-Santorini route was among the five most popular booked by US citizens in summer 2016.

100% Hotel Show 2016: Πρωταγωνιστές οι πολυτελείς βίλες και τα luxury κανάλια διανομής

Το 100% Hotel Show, ανταποκρινόμενο στις ανάγκες της αγοράς, επενδύει στην ανάπτυξη του κλάδου της βίλας και του πολυτελούς τουρισμού, ετοιμάζοντας μια σειρά από ενέργειες για την ενίσχυσή του, με στόχο να δώσει λύσεις για την ανάπτυξη αλλά και την πώληση τω...

Alexandroupolis Port Authority Flirting with Chinese Investors

Port authorities in Alexandroupolis, northeastern Greece, are exploring a potential collaboration with Chinese investors Sinoftone Group and Navision after signing a memorandum of cooperation.

GNTO, Tourism Ministry Reach Out to South Korean Market with Fam Trips

As part of its ongoing strategy to expand into new markets, the tourism ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently arranged a series of fam trips and meetings with journalists from South Korea.

Philoxenia Tourism Fair Back with More… of Greece

Philoxenia, one of Greece’s major tourism and hospitality fairs, is ready for action, opening to the public on November 18-20 at the International Exhibition Center in Thessaloniki.

Attica Region Lays Out Tourism Goodies for Global Travel Agents, Media

In efforts to highlight the sea tourism options available in the Attica Region and see them included in international tour packages, local authorities are currently running a series of fam trips and promotional activities.

Greek Bike Friendly Hotels Get Special Sticker, Pilot Launch at WTM London 2016

Greek hotels welcoming bicycle lovers and accommodating their needs will now receive a special sticker in efforts to attract cyclists and actively contribute to sustainable tourism.

Qatar Airways Named Best Middle Eastern/African Airline for 7th Consecutive Year

Qatar Airways was once again named the Best Middle Eastern/African Airline at the 2016 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards held in Hong Kong in late September.

LoveGreece.com Invites New Members to Join Network

Heading towards the last quarter of 2016, promotion initiative LoveGreece.com is inviting new members to its network.

Greece Ups Investor Visas, Aims to Bring in Cash

Greece is increasing the number of “golden visas” to individuals investing more than 250,000 euros in property, aiming to boost state coffers while offering five-year residency rights in return for real estate acquisitions or for strategic investments.

Greece’s Coveted Astir Palace Project Gets Green Light, Ready for Take-off

The Greek Council of State has approved amended plans for the sale of the historic coastal resort Astir Palace to consortium Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund IV LP.

Tourism Traffic to Syros on the Rise, Municipality Announces New Plans

Tourism traffic to Syros, the capital of the Cyclades, picked up pace in the June-September 2016 period with 167,028 visitors to the island compared to 150,445 in the same period last year.

Sabre to Hold Technology and Tourism Event in Athens

International experts and representatives of the tech travel industry will meet on Wednesday, October 12, in Athens to join Sabre Envision, an event organized by Sabre Corporation to present and discuss the latest technology trends that will have a major impact on the travel industry.