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Greece Tourist Arrivals Up in January-June 2017

Tourist arrivals to Greece showed encouraging signs in June, giving positive figures for the first half of 2017, according to recent data.

Greek Ports Busy as August Exodus from Athens Kicks Off

Increased passenger traffic is expected at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrion as August is the month that most Greeks take their summer vacation.

SETE: Spatial Planning Key to Making Greece a Competitive Destination

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling for spatial planning framework that will ensure Greece remains a competitive destination in the future. 

Kountoura Calls on Central Greece to Capitalize on its Tourism Potential 

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura called on regional authorities to tap into local offerings ensuring sustainable growth across sectors and communities. 

Smaller Budget, Shorter Stays for Greek Vacationers

SETE says travel spending by Greek holidaymakers has decreased by 65 percent in the last nine years with locals set to vacation less in 2017.

‘Gay September in Greece’ Campaign Highlights Country’s Best for LGBT Tourists

Greece's best destinations for gay vacations will be highlighted in a new campaign to attract LGBT holidaymakers to the country during September.

Lufthansa Group Achieves Best-ever First Half Year Results

Lufthansa Group increased its total revenues by 12.7% to €17 billion in the first 6 months of 2017, up from €15 billion during the same period last year.

Ikaria’s ‘Secrets’ of Longevity to be Presented at Int’l Conference in Athens

The latest study on Ikaria's secrets of longevity will be presented during an international conference to take place in Athens on September 8-9.

‘100 Posters for Crete’ on Display in Chania for a Good Cause

One hundred works of art, portraying every aspect of life on Crete, are currently on display at the Firkas Fortress, in the Venetian Harbor of Chania.

Asia Pacific Region Sees Surge in Stand Space Booked at WTM London 2017

Exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region have significantly increased the size of their stands at this year’s WTM London to take place November 6-8 at the ExCeL exhibition center.