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Greece to Chair OECD High Level Meeting on Tourism Policies for Sustainable Growth

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will chair the OECD high level Tourism Committee meeting to take place in Paris on October 2-3.

Commission Urged to Adopt a European Tourism Strategy

Tourism industry professionals, MEPs and regional authorities are urging the European Commission to adopt a comprehensive European tourism strategy.

Tourism Workers in Greece Announce 24-hour Strike on July 20

The Panhellenic Federation of Catering and Tourist Industry Employees has announced a 24-hour strike throughout Greece on Thursday, July 20.

It’s Business as Usual in Sunny Halkidiki

It's business as usual in Halkidiki, despite the adverse weather conditions that recently hit northern Greece, according to the Halkidiki Tourism Organization.

Sky Express Announces 2017/18 Winter Program Plus New Routes

Sky Express has announced its winter timetable for travel between November 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018 and has increased flight frequencies and destinations.

‘Greek Tourism Expo 2017’ Puts Health Tourism High on Agenda

A conference focusing on health tourism will be held during the 4th Greek Tourism Expo that will take place on December 8-10 in Athens.

Thomas Cook Brings ‘Casa Cook’ Brand to Kos

The Thomas Cook Group recently opened a new member of the luxury boutique hotel chain "Casa Cook" in Marmari on the island of Kos.

Emirates Expands Free Inflight WiFi Offering

Emirates has made its popular free inflight WiFi service now available to all Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members.

Joanna Chrysohoidis ‘Unfolds’ Her Art at Sofitel Athens Airport

The Sofitel Athens Airport is embracing art and currently hosting the exhibition of artist Joanna Chrysohoidis titled “Unfold”.

Special Offers Announced for ‘Santorini Experience’ 2017 Sports Tourism Event

Many special offers have been announced for those participating in the 3rd “Santorini Experience” sports tourism event on Santorini in October.

#MyBlue: Are You in Love With the Sea? Share the Feeling!

#MyBlue, a new Greek campaign running on social media, has been launched to raise awareness about our connection with the ocean and the need to protect it.

Greek Hospitality Sector Welcomes New Hotels

The hospitality sector in Greece this year is welcoming the opening of new hotels in Athens and in different parts of the country.

WiFi at 20 Archaeological Sites and Museums in Greece

Twenty of the most popular archaeological sites and museums in Greece will gradually offer wireless internet (WiFi) to visitors.

Ferry Operators Invited to Serve Piraeus-Kythira-Crete Line

The Greek Shipping Ministry has invited ferry operators to express their interest in serving the routes on the Piraeus-Kythira-Antikythira-Kastelli line.

Hellenic Film Commission Launches Campaign to Promote Greece as a ‘Film-friendly’ Location

The Hellenic Film Commission has launched an online photo gallery to promote Greece as a "film-friendly" location.

Tilos to Get Long-awaited Archaeological Museum

Construction works for the creation of a long-awaited archaeological museum on the Greek island of Tilos will begin in September 2017.

GNTO Invites German, Turkish Media to Promote Aegean Islands

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has invited German and Turkish journalists to Greece to promote the destinations of Lesvos, Rhodes and Samos.

Signature Travel: Educational Tourism from India is Gaining Ground in Greece

Greece seems to be gaining ground as an ideal destination to host educational tourism programs for students in India, according to Signature Travel.

Mouzenidis Travel Opens New Office in Thessaloniki

Mouzenidis Travel, a member of the Mouzenidis Group, has moved its Thessaloniki office closer to the heart of the city center.

Aria Hotels Counts Eight Properties on Kimolos for 2017

Aria Hotels has added two more properties on Kimolos to its portfolio, bringing the number of its accommodation options on the island to eight.