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Santorini’s Kapari Natural Resort Wins in ‘Travelers’ Choice Awards 2017’ by TripAdvisor

The Kapari Natural Resort on Santorini was honored for the fifth time in the "Travelers’ Choice Awards 2017" by the readers of TripAdvisor.

Hotel Grande Bretagne & King George Switch Off Lights for Earth Hour 2017

Athens’ two central hotels Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George will turn off their lights on Saturday, March 25, in observance of Earth Hour.

All Set for the Greek Hospitality Awards 2017

The winners of the Greek Hospitality Awards 2017 will be announced on Thursday, March 23, at the Ethniki Asfalistiki Conference Center in Athens.

KLM Signs Codeshare Agreement with NextJet

KLM and Swedish airline NextJet have signed a codeshare agreement, effective as of March 26, to expand both airlines’ global network.

Greece @ ITB 2017 – Photo Report by GTP

Following its participation in this year's ITB Berlin exhibition, Greece is expecting its 2017 tourism numbers to see a rise from the German market.

Αύριο ο 6ος Ημιμαραθώνιος της Αθήνας – Κυκλοφοριακές ρυθμίσεις

Περισσότεροι από 21.000 δρομείς αναμένεται να πλημμυρίσουν αύριο τους δρόμους της Αθήνας συμμετέχοντας στον 6ο Ημιμαραθώνιο, που αποτελεί το μεγάλο αθλητικό γεγονός της άνοιξ...

Air France Cabin Crew Call Three-day Strike on March 18-20

Air France cabin crew have called a three-day strike on March 18-20. Travellers have been warned of potential cancellations.

Greek PM, Athens Mayor to Cooperate for Safe, Sustainable Capital

Five key areas in Athens are to undergo major transformation works aiming to make the Greek capital sustainable, safe and a leading tourist destination.

MITT 2017 Shows Signs of Stronger Russian Travel Interest in Greece – Photos

All the more Russian travelers are selecting Greece as a holiday destination, according to feedback collected at the recent MITT 2017 exhibition in Moscow.

EU Re-adopts Decision to Fine Air Cargo Carriers Over ‘Price-fixing’

The European Commission has re-adopted a cartel decision against 11 air cargo carriers and imposed a fine of some 776 million euros for operating a "price–fixing cartel".

TUS Airways Launches Direct Flight from Athens to Haifa

Cyprus-based TUS Airways has launched a new direct flight from Athens to Haifa, a route that has been launched for the first time ever.

Greek Blue Flag Beaches in World’s Top 3

Greek beaches have consecutively been listed in the top three spots of the highly coveted Blue Flags Program, the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) said on occasion of the 30th anniversary of the project.

Strada Marina on Zakynthos to Wrap Up Renovation in April

The Strada Marina hotel on Zakynthos is making the finishing touches to its modern renovation and will present its new face in April.

UNWTO Elections: Secretary-General Candidates Confirmed

Seven candidates are in the running for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) for the period 2018-2021.

Condor Takes Off with Air Namibia

Condor and Air Namibia have concluded a codeshare agreement, which will allow Condor passengers to have access to daily flight connections to Windhoek from summer 2017.

Pioneering Greeks: Yiorgos Nikoletakis, Founder & CEO of ‘100 Mentors’

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Yiorgos Nikoletakis, Founder & CEO of "100 Mentors", a digital platform that changes the way we choose our professional activity.

Athens Hotels: 2016 Tourism Season was ‘Marginally Positive’

The Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association said that the 2016 tourism season for hotels in the Greek capital was "marginally positive".

Commission Approves Visa Validation at E. Aegean Island Ports

A visa facilitation pilot program that allows non-European Union citizens from Turkish ports to visit select Greek islands has been extended by one year.

Greece Says ‘Independent’ Parthenon Marbles Story ‘Inaccurate’

The Culture Ministry stated that an Independent story, titled "Greece Offers Ancient Archaeological Wonders in Exchange for Elgin Marbles", is "inaccurate".

Sector Body GEPOET to Focus on Greek Tourism Promotion, Social Actions

The promotion of Greek tourism and social actions are among the main priorities of the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET).