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History in the Making at 34th ‘Athens Marathon – The Authentic’ – Photo Report

The 34th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” made and marked history on Sunday, November 13, attracting thousands of athletes from across the globe to run the classic race from the seaside town of Marathon to the Greek capital.

‘Here Lived & Loved Leonard Cohen’ – Hydra Hoteliers Pay Tribute

Paying tribute to the man that “lived his best creative years on Hydra, the rocky island that he deeply loved and was inspired by”, the Hydra Hotels Association proposed that November 11 be marked every year on the Saronic isle in memory of Leonard Cohen.

MasterChef France Comes to Greece for Culinary Experience

Greek cuisine will star in a 20-page feature to run in the first printed edition of the French television series "MasterChef".

WTM 2016: Travel Industry Gets Preview of Dubai’s Epic Aquatic Show ‘La Perle’

A new futuristic live show, expected to forever change the entertainment scene in Dubai, as well as benefit the city’s tourism industry, is getting ready to launch next year: La Perle by Dragone.

Altair Travel Agency Appoints George Tekakis as Int’l Business Development Manager

Altair Travel Agency, one of the top online travel agencies (OTAs) in Greece and Europe, has announced the appointment of George Tekakis as its new International Business Development Manager.

Singapore Airlines 1st-half Operating Profit at $302m

Singapore Airlines (SIA) reported an operating profit of 302 million dollars in the first half of the year, up by 25.8 percent or improving by 62 million dollars year-on-year.

FORTHcrs Holds Info Event for Travel Affiliates

More than 180 tourism and travel operators attended a recent FORTHcrs info event in Athens aimed at presenting the company’s latest apps, products and innovative solutions.

Excitement Builds for 1st Messinia Pro Am International Golf Tournament at Costa Navarino

The countdown to the inaugural Messinia Pro Am at Costa Navarino in Greece, is underway with high interest from golf teams both in Greece and abroad.

EXPOHOTEL 2016: B2B έκθεση από 19 έως 21 Νοεμβρίου στο TAE KWON DO

Η EXPOHOTEL, η έκθεση για τον εξοπλισμό και την ανακαίνιση των τουριστικών καταλυμάτων, θα διεξαχθεί από το Σάββατο 19 Νοεμβρίου έως και την Δευτέρα 21 Νοεμβρίου 2016 στο Ολυμπιακό Ακίνητο του TAE KWON...

Kenyan Lobuwan Wins 34th “Athens Marathon – The Authentic”

Luka Rotich Lobuwan from Kenya ran to his victory on Sunday in the 34th "Athens Marathon – Τhe Authentic", finishing the original 42,195 km marathon distance in 2 hours, 12 minutes and 49 seconds.

Athens Metro, Bus and Tram Services to be Disrupted by Work Stoppages

Athens transport services will be disrupted as of Tuesday, November 15, until Friday, November 25, as workers of the Athens metro, the ISAP electric railway and the tram have announced rolling work stoppages.

Elefsina Wins ‘European Capital of Culture 2021’ Title

Elefsina, west of Athens, has won the title of "European Capital of Culture 2021", the selection panel of independent experts responsible for assessing the Greek cities competing for the title announced on Friday.

UNWTO: Almost 1bn International Tourists in First Nine Months of 2016

Destinations around the world welcomed 956 million international tourists between January and September 2016, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. This is 34 million more than in the same period of 2015, a 4 percent increase.

Olympic Champions Honored at 2016 AIMS Best Marathon Runner Awards in Athens

Reigning Olympic Champions Eliud Kipchoge and Jemima Sumgong on Friday received the 2016 AIMS Best Marathon Runner Awards (BMR) at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens.

WTM 2016: Aqua Vista Hotels Welcomes Santorini’s ‘Carpe Diem’ to Portfolio

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels recently informed the travel industry at the World Travel Market (WTM) London that it has added the luxury boutique hotel Carpe Diem Suites and Spa on Santorini under its growing portfolio.

WTM 2016: Santikos Collection Launches Revamped Marpunta Village to the UK Market

The family owned Santikos Collection, best known for their hotels on the island of Skiathos, launched another of their properties to the UK market during the recent World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016.

Mykonos Yachting to Exhibit at Greek Tourism Expo in Athens

Mykonos Yachting, a Greek company that offers upscale cruising experiences, will exhibit at the International Tourism Fair Greek Tourism Expo to take place November 25-27 at the Metropolitan Expo Exhibition Centre.

Kyvernitis Travel Shows Services at Maritime HR & Crew Management Meet

Set on gaining insight into the ever increasing demands of regulations and technology in the seafaring sector, Kyvernitis Travel participated in the 19th Maritime HR & Crew Management conference held in London recently.

Pioneering Greeks: George Spanoudakis & Panagiotis Chatzidakis, Co-Founders of Pinnatta App

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces George Spanoudakis and Panagiotis Chatzidakis, the co-founders of Pinnatta App, a smartphones application that allows users to send "live" messages, consisting not only of text, but also of sounds, fancy animations and...

Enjoy the Brand New App of the 34th ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’

The amazing mobile application of the 34th "Athens Marathon. The Authentic" is here to offer the most authentic experience to those that wish to “follow” their friends and family members running, as well as useful information to the runners themselves.