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HotelBrain Starts Strong in 2017, Awards Partners for Hospitality Excellence

Following its impressive performance over the past years, Greek hotel management company HotelBrain has made a strong start in 2017.

Documenta 14 Art & More to Take Athens by Storm

More than 40 venues around Athens will bring art closer to the people as the “documenta 14: Learning from Athens” art show is ready to kick off.

Greece’s ‘Navarino Challenge 2017’ to Kick Off in October

The fifth edition of the sports tourism event “Navarino Challenge” will take place October 13-15 in Messinia and Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.

Mass Reading of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ for European Latin & Greek Fest

Greece joins the Europe-wide public reading of The Odyssey, which will bring together hundreds of people in France and abroad for the Odyssee 24 event.

Greek Girl Power @ ITB Berlin on Int’l Women’s Day

Greek female tourism professionals - owners of accommodation enterprises, family-run businesses, restaurants, tavernas, shops and stores, as well as government officials - made their presence felt at this year’s ITB Berlin held earlier this month, demonstrating in full force that...

Sabre Launches New Regional Operating Model for Greece and Cyprus

Sabre has announced the launch of a new regional operating model for Greece and Cyprus, aiming to boost support to its partners - both online and offline.

Ministry Joins Forces with Greek Island Representatives to Boost Tourism

The Tourism Ministry is focusing on actions to boost tourism on Greek islands that experienced a string of negative publicity due to refugee flows.

Greece’s Golden Visa May Soon Include Investors Buying Bonds

One step further in efforts to bring in much-needed cash, Greek authorities said they are looking into expanding the current investor visa program.

Full Speed Ahead for Greek Cruise Tourism

New cruise products and theme-based experiences were on the agenda of Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s meetings at the Seatrade Cruise Global conference.

Minoan Lines’ Net Profits on the Rise

Greek ferry operator Minoan Lines recorded improved net profits by 3 million euros to the tune of 20.7 million euros in 2016.

Aqua Vista Hotels Works with Zoottle and Breaks NPS Guest Satisfaction Records

Dreams Luxury Suites in Greece, member of the Aqua Vista Hotels Group, is making big news – and not only due to its stunning panoramic views over Santorini.

Liostasi Hotel & Suites Adds Greek Celebrity Chef Lefteris Lazarou to Culinary Team

Liostasi Hotel & Suites, a leading boutique hotel on Ios Island, will reopen for the 2017 summer season with highly upgraded gastronomic offerings.

Creta Maris Receives ‘Top Hotel Partner 2016’ Award from Schauinsland Reisen

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete has won the "Top Hotel Partner 2016" award from German tour operator Schauinsland Reisen.

Spetses Hosts Spring Classic Car Rally for Fourth Year

The Poseidonion Hotel and the island of Spetses will welcome the Spring Classic Car Rally Philpa (Friends of Old Cars) for the fourth year.

NJV Athens Plaza Goes Dark for Earth Hour 2017

The NJV Athens Plaza in the Greek capital will once again participate in Earth Hour and switch off its lights for climate change action.

PM Tsipras, SETE Say Greek Tourism Stronger than Ever

The prospects of Greek tourism and the actions required to keep the momentum going topped the agenda of a meeting held between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Andreas Andreadis.

WTTC: Tourism Supports 1 in 10 Jobs, Outpacing Global Economy for 6th Year

Travel & Tourism generated 1 in 10 of the world’s jobs in 2016 as the sector grew by 3.3 percent, outpacing the global economy for the sixth year in a row, reads a new report by the WTTC.

French Travelers Opt for Greece

French travelers are choosing Greece among their top four choices for summer holidays this year, according to feedback from the Salon du Tourisme held last week at Paris’ Porte de Versailles.

Commission: Fraport Greek Airports Deal in Line with EU Law

Greek government agreements with Fraport Greece for the management of 14 regional airports are in accordance with EU law, the European Commission said.

Athens Half Marathon Gathers Record Crowd, Gains Momentum

It was a sunny Sunday in Athens on March 19, when over 21,000 runners hit the streets to test their strength at the 6th Athens Half Marathon.