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Athens Hotels See Increase in Occupancy Rates, ADR and RevPAR in July

Hotels in Athens reported positive results in terms of occupancy, average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to recent data by STR Global.

More Turkish Travelers Vacationing on the Greek Islands

The number of travelers from neighboring Turkey to the Greek islands hit a record high in the first half of 2017 up by 50 percent.

Deputy Kos Mayor Urges Support of Local Economy

Ditching the imminent stayover tax is among the measures proposed by Deputy Kos Mayor Euterpe Papachristou to support the island’s economy.

Aviation Safety Authority Orders Emergency Software Revision on Airbus A350

The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued an emergency directive for airlines operating the Airbus A350, warning of a potential fuel tank ignition.

Santorini, Corfu Included in World’s ‘Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2017-18’

The Greek islands of Santorini and Corfu are among the 20 “Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2017-18” in the world, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Greece to Present Advantages of Golden Visa Program to Chinese Investors

Executives of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission and the Athens Stock Exchange will visit Beijing to present the advantages of the golden visa program to Chinese investors.

Fully-booked Spain May Bolster Greece Tourism

Higher prices and over crowding in Spain are expected to boost tourism to cheaper destinations including Greece.

Whoopi Goldberg Enjoys Vacations on Greek Islands

US actress Whoopi Goldberg recently uploaded videos of her vacation to the Greek islands of Mykonos and Antiparos in the Cyclades.

Cruise Shipowners Table Urgent Issues Ahead of Next Tourism Season

Greek cruise body EEKFN is looking to include new destinations on itineraries and for Greek-owned cruise ships to return to the national register.

Germania Announces More Flights to Greece for 2018

German carrier Germania announced that it has revised its flight program for 2018 and will operate more flights to Greece.

Lufthansa Interested in ‘Parts’ of Air Berlin

Lufthansa has expressed interest in acquiring a number of planes from German carrier Air Berlin after it filed insolvency recently.

Attica’s Ancient Merenda Site Expanded

The ancient site of Merenda, where the "Phrasikleia Kore", one of the most important works of Archaic art was found, is being expanded.

New Campaign Suggests ‘A Second Serving of Greek Summer’

Aiming to extend the tourism season in Greece, Marketing Greece launched an online campaign inviting people to have “a second serving of Greek summer”.

Greece, Serbia Film Centers Ink Distribution Deal

The Greek Film Center and Film Center Serbia signed a deal for the distribution of Greek and Serbian film productions in both territories.

Stolen Artifact Returns to Ancient Olympia

A stolen fragment of a marble pipe, which was taken from the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia and illegally exported to Germany, has been repatriated.

Xanthi’s ‘Old Town Festival’ Revives Local Cultural Heritage

The old city of Xanthi, one of the best preserved traditional settlements in Greece, will host its annual “Old Town Festival” between September 1 and 10.

CEST2017: 15ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο Περιβαλλοντικής Επιστήμης και Τεχνολογίας

Το 15ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο Περιβαλλοντικής Επιστήμης και Τεχνολογίας (CEST2017) θα πραγματοποιηθεί στη Ρόδο από 31 Αυγούστου έως 2 Σεπτεμβρίου 2017.

Kalamata Invites Locals, Visitors to ‘White Night’ Sales Event

For the fifth year, the city of Kalamata is organizing a special “White Night” sales event to support local entrepreneurs and attract residents and visitors.

Ρόδος: Συνάντηση με θέμα ‘Τουρισμός και Αειφόρο Επιχειρείν στο Αιγαίο’

To Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου και η Περιφέρεια Νοτίου Αιγαίου διοργανώνουν συνάντηση στη Ρόδο με θέμα "Τουρισμός και Aειφόρο Eπιχειρείν στο Αιγαίο" την Τετάρτη 30 Αυγούστου...

Athenian Riviera Projects Worth €10bn Pick Up Pace

Already home to some of the country’s finest hotels, recreational and cultural spaces, the Athenian Riviera is set to see impressive growth in the coming years.