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Chef Lefteris Lazarou Creates Seafood Specialties at Liostasi on Ios

The Liostasi Hotel & Suites on Ios, and Greek Chef Lefteris Lazarou recently celebrated their collaboration with a two day seafood gastronomy event.

‘Blue Star Patmos’ Runs Aground on Ios, Passengers Safe

Ferry "Blue Star Patmos" ran aground in the early morning hours of Wednesday, while sailing to the port of Ios in the Cyclades.

Greece Expected to Welcome More Arrivals by Air in September

Scheduled airline seats for foreign arrivals at regional airports in Greece are expected to rise in September by 13% compared to the same month last year.

Thessaloniki Hotels Booking Strong for 82nd Trade Fair

Hotels in Thessaloniki are almost fully booked ahead of the upcoming 82nd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) to run on September 9-17.

South Aegean Region Authorities Say Tourism in Good Shape

Tourism to the South Aegean Region is on the right track with the positive trend expected to continue into September and October.

Greece a Top Choice for Balkan Travelers

All the more travelers from Balkan countries are opting to vacation in Greece, with arrivals up by 115.6 percent in the 2009-2015 period.

Air China to Link Beijing with Athens in September

Air China will be connecting Athens with Beijing as of September 30 with two direct flights per week, the Chinese embassy said this week.

Qatar Airways’ Al Baker New IATA Chairman from 2018

Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker as of June 2018 will serve as chairman of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Aqua Vista Hotels Presents New Exhibition at Santorini’s ‘Aqua Gallery’

Aqua Vista Hotels promotes Greek art and recently introduced a new exhibition to the public, titled “Think of Me”, at its Aqua Gallery on Santorini.

More Ancient Treasures Come to Light at Aidonia Dig in Nemea

Archaeologists working at the Aidonia site in Nemea, where a collection of Mycenaean gold jewelry was found, have uncovered new burial monuments.

AIA Introduces Online ‘Ticket Offers’ Service

In efforts to improve travel experience, the Athens International Airport (AIA) launched a new “Ticket Offers” service via its official website.

Alpha Bank: Greek Tourism to Stimulate Growth by 20% in 2018

Greek tourism is set to play a leading role in the recovery of the Greek economy estimated at boosting the GDP by 20% in 2018, Alpha Bank analysts said.

Fires Devastate Zakynthos, Police Seeking Arsonists

Fire fighters continued efforts on Monday to put out a wildfire near Maries on Zakynthos, while one man suspected of arson is being questioned.

Greek Deposit Inflows Slowly Picking Up Pace

Private sector deposits at Greek banks picked up pace in the summer months on back of improved tourism figures and following the third bailout deal.

Kountoura Promotes Greek Tourism in the United States

Aiming to promote Greek tourism in the U.S., Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with Greek-American entrepreneurs during her visit to New York.

South Aegean Islands ‘Star’ in the International Media

A number of journalists representing major international media outlets visited Greece between January and June 2017 to discover the South Aegean islands.

Kenshō Fine Dining Restaurant Hosts Michelin-starred Chef Quique Dacosta

As part of its culinary “4Hands Events”, the Kenshō Fine Dining Restaurant on Mykonos, on September 14 will host Michelin-starred chef Quique Dacosta.

Top Sprinter Usain Bolt Celebrates Retirement on Mykonos

Jamaican top sprinter, Usain Bolt, recently visited Mykonos in the Cyclades to spend his summer vacation and celebrate his retirement.

Rhodes Hosts Environmental, Science and Technology Conference ‘CEST2017’

Rhodes from August 31 to September 2 will host the 15th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (CEST2017).

New Faces: Theodore Katis, Director of Sales at Yes! Hotels & Restaurants

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Theodore Katis, the Director of Sales at the Yes! Hotels & Restaurants group.