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Russian Athletics Federation Eyes Greece as Sports Tourism Destination

Aiming to promote Greece as a sports and training destination, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with representatives of the Russian Athletics Federation.

Santorini Mayor Proposes Housing Solutions for ‘Homeless’ Teachers

Santorini Mayor Nikos Zorzos has suggested converting old warehouses into residences to host school teachers, who are unable to find housing.

IMIC 2017: ‘Smart’ Travel Tools to Ease Congested Tourist Destinations

More tourism - an inevitability - does not have to be a bad thing … thanks to new technologies - more specifically cell phone sensing platforms.

Greek Shipping Minister Orders Recovery of Shipwrecked ‘Sea Diamond’

Greek Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroumblis has ordered the recovery of the cruise ship “Sea Diamond” that sank off Santorini some ten years ago.

South Aegean Region Using Culture to Attract the Crowds

Film screening events, jazz concerts and much more took center stage across the Cyclades this year as part of the South Aegean Region’s  efforts to promote cultural tourism.

Condé Nast Traveler: AEGEAN Among World’s Top 10 Airlines

Greek carrier AEGEAN made the top 10 of the Best Airlines in the World, according to the Condé Nast Traveler 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Greek ‘Breakfast Basket’ to Debut at SETKE Congress

The Greek "Breakfast Basket" initiative will officially premiere during the 2nd Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) congress in November.

Santorini’s ‘Mystique’ and ‘Vedema’ Among Top Hotels in Europe and the World

Santorini's "Mystique" is among the best hotels in the world and among the top hotels in Europe, while "Vedema" is among Europe's top resorts, as voted in the CNT Readers' Choice Awards 2017.

ERA Announces New Board at General Assembly in Athens

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) appointed Andrew Kelly, director corporate affairs of ASL Aviation Holdings, as its new president, during the ERA General Assembly 2017.

Greece Welcomes Sports Tourism, Still Needs to Set a Target

All the more destinations in Greece are tapping into sports as a way to promote their offerings and attract visitors. Is sports tourism the next big thing?