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Lamda Says Ready to Get Hellinikon Works Underway but Still Waiting

Lamda Development is ready to proceed with the next phase of the Hellinikon project to transform Athens’ former airport into a metropolitan park.

Commission Facilitates State Investment in Ports, Airports with Simpler Rules

The European Commission has simplified rules on state aid in order to facilitate public investments in airports and ports towards job creation and growth.

Mitsotakis: ‘We Want to Make Greece a Powerful Brand Name in Europe’

"Our aim for the tourism sector is to make Greece a powerful brand name in Europe," Greece's center-right New Democracy party leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis said while addressing the 25th general assembly of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Halkidiki’s Beaches Top the List of ‘Blue Flags’ in Greece

The Halkidiki peninsula is once again on top of the "Blue Flags" list for 2017 in Greece, with 71 of its beaches awarded.

Greece’s Olympiakos at Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four 2017 Semi-finals

Istanbul prepares to host the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four 2017 and Greece’s Olympiacos Piraeus will face CSKA Moscow on Friday, May 19.

Elatos Resort & Health Club Invites Kids to a Summer Adventure!

The Elatos Resort & Health Club is organizing the "Elatos Summer Mountain Adventures", an educational program for children from 7 to 14 years old.

Emirates to Launch Third Daily Service to Brisbane, Australia

Dubai-based Emirates announced that it will introduce a third daily service from Dubai to Brisbane, Australia, as of December 1.

‘Crist’ Linen Company Enters Partnership in the Cyclades

Linen production company Crist is extending its services to the islands of Naxos, Amorgos and Koufonissia in collaboration with 'Clean Express' Laundry.

Manhattan Gets Taste of Greece at 1st Greek Panorama Expo

Hundreds of visitors and over 380 B2B meetings marked the success of the 1st Greek Panorama held at New York's Grand Central Station in Manhattan.

Αναβολή του 1ου Amorgos Trail Challenge

Η οργανωτική ομάδα του Amorgos Trail Challenge ανακοίνωσε την αναβολή του 1ου αγώνα ορεινού τρεξίματος που ήταν προγραμματισμένος για τις 20 & 21 Μαΐου.

Low Demand in Turkey Diverts Interest to the Mediterranean for TUI

Low demand for holidays to Turkey and North Africa was offset by growing interest for Mediterranean destinations such as Spain and Greece, TUI Group said.

Greek Airports: Passenger Numbers Up 10.1% in Jan-Apr

Passenger traffic via Greek airports increased by 10.1% to over 9 million passengers in January-April 2017, compared to the same period last year.

Tabled Bill Foresees Athens, Thessaloniki Shops Open Every Sunday

Shops in certain areas of Athens, Thessaloniki and Piraeus can remain open on all Sundays between May and October, according to a draft law.

‘Russia – Greece Year of Tourism’ to Begin October 2017

The launch of joint actions and the promotion of new partnerships for the "Russia – Greece Year of Tourism 2017-2018" were discussed recently in Moscow.

Minoan Lines: Cancellations, Amendments Due to New 48-hour Strike

Minoan Lines' itineraries on the Adriatic line will be amended on May 18-19, due to a second 48-hour strike called by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association.

Axia Hospitality Rising High in Greek Tourism Industry

In only five years of operation, reservation management company Axia Hospitality has managed to gain a significant share of the Greek hospitality market.

Greek Travel Show: Η νεα έκθεση για Έλληνες ταξιδιώτες στο Helexpo Maroussi, 19-21 Μαΐου

Το τουριστικό show, το οποίο απευθύνεται στον εσωτερικό τουρισμό, η έκθεση Greek Travel Show, ξεκινά την ερχόμενη Παρασκευή στο Εκθεσιακό και Συνεδριακό Κέντρο Αθηνών «Helexpo Maroussi» και θα διαρκέσει μέχρι τ...

Greece Marks International Museum Day with Free Admission, Events

Museums across Greece celebrate International Museum Day on May 18 with free admission and events, in efforts to raise awareness about their significance.

Spyrou Philoxenia Introduces Skopelos to Serbian Travel Agents, Journalists

Spyrou Philoxenia and Serbian tour operator Sabra Travel organized a fam trip on the island of Skopelos for 50 tour operators and journalists from Serbia.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Honored with EMYA Special Commendation

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion on Crete was recently honored with a Special Commendation at the annual European Museum of the Year Awards (EMYA).