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Crist: Φωτογράφιση νέας collection 2016 στο Blazer Suites

Ολοκληρώθηκε η φωτογράφιση της νέας collection 2016 της Crist που έγινε στο ξενοδοχείο Blazer Suites στη Βούλα, από το γνωστό φωτογράφο Γιάννη Αθυμαρίτη.

Oaktree Joins Greece’s Sani – Ikos Venture

LA-based assets management firm Oaktree has joined Sani SA and Ikos SA, both running luxury hotel units in the Halkidiki peninsula, forming a new venture in tourism which aims to expand both brands individually and invest in related projects across Greece.

Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Breaks Record in 2015

Athens International Airport is counting its blessings with more than 18.1 million travelers going through its gates in 2015.

Deltanet Aims to Serve Over 500,000 Tourists to Greece

Greek destination management group Deltanet Travel has set its sights on handling more than half a million foreign visitors to Greece in 2016, while expanding with two new branches in Athens and Corfu, and a subsidiary in China.

Give the Greeks a Nobel Prize for Humanity, Vote Now

For the hands-on demonstration of compassion in the ongoing refugee crisis, activist group Avaaz invites you to vote so that the Greek islanders and volunteers be nominated for this year's Nobel Prize in Peace.

Eurostat: Number of Females in Tourism Grows

The number of women working in tourism is growing, according to a Eurostat report, which found that while females represented just over a third (36 percent) of persons employed in the non-financial business economy in 2014, 58 percent were occupied in core tourism activities.

Αλλαγές στα Capital Controls

Δημοσιεύτηκαν, την Πέμπτη, στην Εφημερίδα της Κυβέρνησης αλλαγές με απόφαση του υπουργού Οικονομικών, Ευκλείδη Τσακαλώτου, με σημαντικότερες τη δυνατότητα μερικής ή ολικής αποπληρωμής στεγαστικού δανείου και ελεύθερη ανάληψη μετρητών, που αφορούν σε δικαστικές υποχρεώσεις...

Aegean Apologizes for Tel Aviv Flight Incident

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines apologized on Wednesday, to the Palestine Liberation Organization for an incident on Sunday, which saw two men - an Israeli-Arab and a Palestinian - voluntarily disembark after angry protests from Jewish Israeli passengers, who cited security fears.

Aegean, Olympic Cancel Jan. 8 Flights Due to Strike

Due tomorrow's 24-hour strike by civil aviation employees at Greece’s regional airports, Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air announce the cancellation of the following January 8 flights.

Thessaloniki Metro Works Resume, Aim for 2020

Works on the Thessaloniki metro are set to resume in the coming days, said Infrastructure, Transport and Networks Minister Christos Spirtzis, earlier this week.

Massive Ios Tourism Project Gets Green Light

On the back-burner since 2014, a massive tourism project set to be erected on the Cycladic island of Ios by a Greek-American millionaire has received the go-ahead following a recent ministry decision.

Greek Private Island Among CNT’s Top 22

A privately-owned Greek island has been selected among the world’s top 22 by Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) for those elite vacationers who seek “utter seclusion and perfect peace, in a location off-limits to everyone”.

Athens Boat Show to Kick Off in February 2016

A wide selection of nautical products and services will be presented to sea enthusiasts this year at the Athens Boat Show scheduled to take place February 10-14, 2016, at the Olympic Fencing Center on Poseidonos Ave in Elliniko.

Disruptions at Greece’s Regional Airports Due to Friday Strike

Travelers flying across Greece will be forced to re-schedule as regional airports will be facing disruptions on Friday, January 8, due to 24-hour strike called by the Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Minister Kountoura: Three Airlines to Run Direct NY-Athens Flights

Delta, United and American airlines would be handling passenger traffic to Greece in the upcoming summer season.

Application Procedure for NSRF Funds to Kick off Soon

The Greek government is expected to launch the first round of NSRF funding (ESPA) amounting to 150 million euros in the coming weeks, with the second phase set for May. Interested parties will have two months to prepare their applications.

Greece’s Variety Cruises Vies for Best Boutique Cruise Line Award

A Greek owned company, Variety Cruises, is competing against 19 leading operators in the USA Today’s online readers’ choice contest for the Best Boutique Cruise Line.

Izmir Marks Epiphany 95 Years After Asia Minor Catastrophe

For the first time in almost a century, the ceremonial Orthodox Blessing of the Waters will take place tomorrow in Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey) for the Great Feast of Theophany (known as “Fota”) on January 6.

Thessaloniki Dance Festival 2016 to Hold Six Competitions in Two Days

Dance seminars, exciting parties and six competitions will be featured at the "TDF - Thessaloniki Dance Festival", the largest festival of competitive dancing in Greece, to be held for the second consecutive year in Thessaloniki on April 9-10, 2016.

Yahoo Lists Top Cruise Destinations, Greece a Favorite

Cruise travel is becoming a big business and all the more travelers are now keen on boarding a luxury liner and seeing the world.