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WTM 2015: From Puglia to Epirus – Cult.Routes All About Reconnecting

What do feta and canestrato cheeses, tzatziki and cardoncelli mushrooms have in common? They represent the edible side of the latest collaboration between Greece and Italy as served up during the recent World Travel Market (WTM) in London, where the Greek Travel Pages (GTP)...

Lufthansa to Fly to Santorini and Corfu in Summer 2016

Lufthansa recently announced the expansion of its summer program for Greece with the addition of flights to Santorini and Corfu in summer 2016.

Have A Happy ‘Astir Palace’ Thanksgiving

Let Astir’s spectacular seafront location provide an unforgettable backdrop to experience the festive atmosphere of Thanksgiving 2015 and share memorable moments with your loved ones for lunch or dinner.

Expedia to Acquire HomeAway Vacation-rental Company

Expedia, Inc., one of the world's leading travel companies, will acquire the vacation-rental company HomeAway, Inc., for $3.9 billion.

WTM London 2015 – Day 4 – Final Day Highlights

Thursday was the final day of WTM London 2015 at ExCeL London. Watch the "end of day" video and hear from visitors and exhibitors giving their view on the leading global event for the travel industry - WTM London 2015.

WTM 2015: Greek Alt. Minister Kountoura Talks Tourism in the UK

Greek tourism's opportunities for developing new products and destinations and for expanding the season were among the main topics Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura focused on during her meetings with leading UK tour operators on the sidelines of this week's World Travel...

WTM 2015: ‘The Refugee Crisis is Greece’s No. 1 Priority’, says ABTA Chairman

Early bookings from the United Kingdom to Greece for 2016 may be showing an increase but the head of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) warns that Greece must solve a very serious matter very quickly: the refugee crisis.

WTM 2015: Metaxas Group Luxury Hotel on Santorini Coming Soon

UK travel agents and tour operators at the World Travel Market (WTM) this week were excited to hear the news of a new luxury suites and spa hotel scheduled to open on Santorini next year by the Metaxas Group.

WTM 2015: Thursday Confirms the Thirst for Speed Networking

WTM London 2015 ended on a high, with speed networking for buyers and a separate session for bloggers setting the tone for a busy final day.

Interior Minister Inaugurates ‘Tourist Police Visitors Help Office’ in Athens

Greek Interior Minister Panagiotis Kouroublis inaugurated on Thursday the long-awaited police-manned tourist help office in Athens. The new office aims to support Greek tourism by providing assistance and necessary information to visitors and tourists.

Sports Expo Kicks Off Athens Authentic Marathon Weekend

With the inauguration of the ERGO Marathon Expo 2015 on Thursday, events and activities for the 33rd “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” have kicked off. The “Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic” will take place on Sunday, November 8.

More than Just a City or a Break: This is the Athens World!

Over 7,000 wristbands, 400 photo posts and dozens of bloggers from six countries brought Athens to the world on United Nations’ World Cities Day on October 31.

Weekly Update: GTP’s New Partners

Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is happy to announce the start of cooperation with new clients Aldemar Cretan Village, Nikki Beach Resort & SPA Porto Heli, Odeon Tours Greece and Sea View Hotel & Apartments that have tapped into its Travel Business Network to receive effective and...

WTM London 2015 – Day 3 – End of Day Highlights

A third successful day of WTM London has come to an end. Take a look at some of the highlights from the day, including the World Responsible Tourism Opening and Awards.

WTM 2015: Social Media Changing Destination Branding, UNWTO/WTM Ministers Summit

Destination branding and the way tourism marketing organizations operate need to be adapted to the changes brought in by social media, according to the outcome of the meeting of Ministers of Tourism and private sector leaders at the 9th UNWTO & World Travel Market (WTM)...

WTM 2015: ‘The Warm Embrace Makes Greek Tourism a Leader’, Says Rhodes Hotels Chief

Why Greece? It’s hospitable, safe, a value for money, offering a quality product at good prices. Why the Greek island of Rhodes? It’s diversity, the sheer variety and caliber of its offerings and the warmth of its people.

WTM 2015: Poros – A Greek Island for the Refined & the Soul Seeker

For some Greek islands, mass tourism is their life source, but for the isle of Poros, in the Saronic Gulf, just an hour away from Athens, it’s not a factor at play.

WTM 2015: Airline Sector in the Spotlight at World Travel Market Day 3

The airline sector was in the spotlight on the third day of World Travel Market London 2015 – the leading global event for the travel industry.

North Events: Lesvos, Kos, Chios and Samos to Shine in Poland and Sweden

Tourism consultants North Events have announced that the Greek islands of Lesvos, Kos, Chios and Samos will be the "honored destinations" at the upcoming 1st Grecka Panorama, to be held in Warsaw in December and the 3rd Grekland Panorama that will run in Stockholm in February 2016.

Heraklion Port Authority Gets Thumbs Up for Best Practices

The Heraklion Port Authority (HPA) is collecting awards for its best practices, projects and initiatives, which aim to ensure sustainability and competitiveness, with the latest on Tuesday, during the Facilities Management Awards, held in Athens.