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FITUR 2017: UNWTO Chief Accepts Invite to Visit Greece

UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai has accepted the invitation of Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura to visit Greece in the near future.

Halkidiki Expects More Dutch Tourists in Summer 2017

More Dutch tourists are expected to visit Halkidiki this summer, as early bookings from the Netherlands have already posted a double-digit increase.

Sabre Helps Hoteliers Prepare for Future Expectations of Consumers

Sabre reveals new consumer trends emerging among European and Middle Eastern consumers that could present new opportunities for hotels in 2017.

Mouzenidis Group Welcomes New Year with Massive Party

Mouzenidis Group recently welcomed the New Year with a massive party at the Grand Hotel Palace in Thessaloniki.

Δήμος Αθηναίων: Πες μας τη γνώμη σου για το ποδήλατο στην πόλη

Οι κάτοικοι της Αθήνας καλούνται να συμμετέχουν ενεργά στη διαμόρφωση του σχεδίου του δήμου Αθηναίων για την επέκταση των ποδηλατοδρόμων και την αναβάθμιση των υπαρχουσών υποδομών χ...

University Study Reveals Refugee Crisis Repercussions on Greek Island Tourism

The ongoing influx of refugees seeking access to Europe through the Eastern Aegean islands is impacting tourism growth, according to a new study.

Record Passenger Growth Recorded at Greek Airports in 2016

Over 53 million passengers used Greek airports in 2016, an increase of 9.9 percent on the previous year, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greece’s Tourism Minister Kountoura Meets Spain’s King Felipe VI

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with King Felipe VI of Spain on the sidelines of the 37th International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR in Madrid

Piraeus Aims to Highlight Ancient History Via Pedestrian Walkway

A pedestrian walkway across Zea Marina in Piraeus is set to offer archaeology lovers a seaside stroll through time as it aims to connect wall fortifications, towers and ancient harbor finds.

Grivalia Acquires 60% of Pearl Island Project from Dolphin Capital Investors

Grivalia Hospitality has made its first investment and acquired 60 percent of the Pearl Island Project in Panama from Dolphin Capital Investors (DCI).

Porto Palace and Aegli Hotels Join SETE Tourism Body

The hotels Porto Palace in Thessaloniki and Aegli in Volos have announced their membership within the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Showtime! MasterChef Italia Features Santorini, Its Sunset & Food

Santorini takes center stage yet again this time for its culinary secrets, stunning sunsets and warm hospitality when MasterChef Italia airs on Sky Uno.

Travel Journalist Maya Tsoclis to Chair Tourism Awards 2017 Judging Committee

Greek travel journalist Maya Tsoclis will chair the Tourism Awards 2017 judging committee, the event's organizers have announced.

GR80s: Athens Takes a Journey to the Greek 80s at Technopolis Expo

Athens will take a walk down memory lane at Technopolis and revive the history, the culture and the atmosphere of the Greek 1980s.

Int’l Tourist Arrivals Up 3.9% in 2016, Experts Optimistic About 2017

2016, the seventh consecutive year of growth of the tourism sector, saw some 46 million more tourist arrivals than in 2015.

Main Greek Court Says Shops to Stay Closed on Sundays

Greece's Council of State has ruled against a 2014 decision by the serving development minister to allow the optional operation of shops across Attica and elsewhere on random Sundays throughout the year.

The Guardian: Greece’s EMST Among Top 10 New Museum Openings in 2017

Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens is included on The Guardian's list of the top ten new museum openings around the world.

Celestyal Cruises Adds Samos to its 2017 ‘Iconic Aegean’ Itineraries

Celestyal Cruises has announced the addition of the Greek island of Samos to its 3- and 4-day "Iconic Aegean" itineraries from March 2017.

Greek Gastronomy Guide: Hunting for Herbs & Spices in Athens? Try Evripidou Street!

Aiming to offer the keen traveler who wants to know where to eat, what to order and how to indulge in Greek cuisine, the Greek Gastronomy Guide sheds light on one of Athens’ spiciest spots: the Evripidou Street market.

Top Spots in Greece for Gay Travelers in 2017

Greece is growing into a favourite destination for gay travelers with all the more regions offering the best of accommodation, beaches and nightlife.