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TUI Group Launches Employer Branding Campaign

TUI is launching a branding campaign focusing on digitilization, in efforts to attract new employees and showcase the group's consistency as an employer.

UNWTO Barometer Says 2017 Positive Year for Greek Tourism

Greece ranks 2nd in terms of per capita travel surplus and 5th for per capita international tourist receipts, according to the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Amended Bill Sees Stronger Greek Ferry Passenger Rights

Reinforcing passenger rights, changes to the scheduling of hydrofoils and high-speed sea craft are among the amendments of a ministry bill tabled in parliament.

Strategic Tourism Investment on Crete Worth €408m Gets Green Light

A Greek committee that oversees "strategic investments" has approved a foreign direct investment worth 408 million euros planned for Agios Nikolaos on Crete.

Kythira Wildfire Contained, No Danger to Tourists

The wildfire that ravaged the Greek island of Kythira over the weekend has been partially contained, a spokesman for the Greek Fire Brigade has informed.

Greece Still Slow to Attract Tourism Investment

Investors seeking to place their money on tourism projects in Greece are becoming all the more reluctant due to time consuming procedures.

Pole Vaulter Stefanidi Makes Greece Proud Again – Video

Pole Vaulter Katerina Stefanidi made Greece proud again when she won her third gold medal during the IAAF World Championships in London on Sunday night.

Costa Navarino to Host 2nd ‘Messinia Pro-Am’ in February 2018

Registration has opened for the 2nd international golf tournament "Messinia Pro-Am" that will take place once again at Costa Navarino on February 21-24, 2018.

Aegli Hotel in Volos Launches New Website

Following an extensive renovation project, the Aegli Hotel in Volos launched its new website with information on its history, rooms, suites and services.

Air Astana Increases Passenger Traffic in First Half 2017

Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, increased its overall passenger traffic by 12 percent in the first half of 2017.

Syros Hosts the International Classical Music Festival of the Cyclades

Syros, from August 7 to 9, will host the International Classical Music Festival of the Cyclades with the participation of artists from Norway, Sweden, Turkey and Greece.

New Faces: Michael Chrysochoidis, Managing Director at Anatolia Hotels & Villas

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Michael Chrysochoidis, the Managing Director at Anatolia Hotels & Villas.

TUI Invests in Greece, Buys Land on Crete to Open New ‘Robinson Club’

TUI Group has acquired Stella Polaris Creta S.A., a subsidiary of the Greek Karatzis Group and owner of land on Crete, to open a new Robinson Club.

SETE: Quality Over Quantity Key for Future of Greek Tourism

Over-taxation, no capital controls and upgrading infrastructure are vital to ensuring a healthy future for Greek tourism, says SETE chief Yiannis Retsos.

One-euro Levy for Every Cruise Traveler to Santorini 

Passengers visiting Santorini on a cruise ship will have to pay as of March 2018 a one-euro levy, according to the Port Authority plans.

Greece to Ease Capital Controls as of Sept. 1

Account holders can as of Sept. 1 withdraw a monthly total of 1,800 euros in cash following a Greek finance ministry decision to ease capital restrictions.

Halkidiki Tourism Pros Call on Gov’t to Clamp Down on Illegal Campers

Tourism professionals in Halkidiki, northern Greece, are calling on the government to take measures and as of 2018 effectively deal with illegal campers.

First Floor of Kos Archaeological Museum Reopens

The first floor of the Archaeological Museum of Kos will reopen after it was temporarily closed for inspection following an earthquake in July.

Karatzis Group Sells ‘Stella Polaris Creta S.A.’ to TUI

Crete-based Karatzis Group of Companies has sold the 100% of the shares of its subsidiary Stella Polaris Creta S.A. to tourism giant TUI Group.

Poseidonion Grand Hotel and Volvo Car Hellas Raise the Bar on Guest Experience

The Poseidonion Grand Hotel is offering its guests the opportunity to have a premium experience and ride in a Volvo XC90 during their stay on Spetses.