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Choco Factory Museum in Athens Promises Sweet Delight

Touch ’n’ taste is the motto of the new Choco Factory Museum, which will make its way to Athens, next month following massive success in Thessaloniki.

‘Ledra Kai’ in Athens Opens its Doors this Winter with Asian and Polynesian Tastes

The Ledra Kai restaurant of the Athens Ledra Hotel has opened its doors once again for the winter season with a refreshed menu and promises the perfect dining experience.

WTTC: Travel and Tourism Sector Contributed €1.8 Trillion in 2014

Travel & Tourism in Europe generates more income than automotive manufacturing, chemicals manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and the mining sector, according to research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

On Your Marks… Athens Marathon Set for Action

The 33rd "Athens Marathon. The Authentic", to kick off on November 8, from the ancient site in Marathon, eastern Attica, has attracted more than 43,000 runners from across the globe ready to run the historic race.

Louvre OKs Replicas of ‘Nike of Samothrace’ in Greece

On the initiative of the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region, the Louvre Museum has agreed to allow the reproduction of one of its most popular exhibits: the Nike of Samothrace.

AEGEAN Reports Increase in Passengers Over First Nine Months

AEGEAN's passenger traffic recorded a significant increase in the first nine months of 2015.

‘Navarino Challenge’ Offers Exciting 360-degree Visual Experience

The “Navarino Challenge” team has released 360-degree virtual reality videos that bring back the unique moments experienced this year at Costa Navarino.

Aeroflot: Information for Passengers with Transaero Tickets Purchased through Agencies

Russian airline Aeroflot is notifying passengers who purchased Transaero tickets that they are entitled to refunds by the third-party agencies that originally sold the tickets.

Exploring the ‘World Beyond Global Disorder’ at Rhodes’ Aldemar Amilia Mare

Luxury resort Aldemar Amilia Mare, on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes, is hosting the 13th World Public Forum (WPF) “Dialogue of Civilizations” through to October 12.

Jennifer Aniston Wakes Up to Comfort and Luxury on Emirates

Emirates recently unveiled its highly anticipated television commercial featuring Hollywood actress, director and producer Jennifer Aniston.

The ‘Sharing Economy’ in Tourism Deprives Greece of Millions of Euros

The Greek economy misses out on taxes adding up to 350 million euros per year due to the operation of illegal tourism accommodation, according to a study presented on Thursday by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Alt. Minister Kountoura Presents Comprehensive Tourism Strategy

Supporting small- and medium-sized tourism enterprise and fostering team work between professionals of the sector through cooperatives, joint initiatives and united fronts, top the government’s agenda for the year ahead, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said in her...

ABTA Travel Meet at Costa Navarino Set to Kick Off on Monday

The UK’s largest travel association, ABTA is ready to talk tourism during this year’s convention to open in Greece, on Monday, October 12, at luxury resort Costa Navarino, in the southwest Peloponnese.

CAPA Awards: AIA’s Yiannis Paraschis Named ‘Airport Chief Executive of the Year’

Athens International Airport’s (AIA) CEO, Yiannis Paraschis, was honoured with the “CAPA Airport Chief Executive of the Year“ Award on Wednesday at the 2015 World Aviation Summit of CAPA in Helsinki, for his pioneering work at Athens Airport and his overall contribution to the...

World Leaders in Travel Take to the Stage at WTM

Influential movers and shakers in the travel industry will be at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 to debate key issues affecting the trade.

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines: Seajets Acropolis Rally Ready for Action

Race car lovers take your seats as some of the world’s best drivers participate in the annual Seajets 2015 Acropolis Rally, to kick off on Saturday, October 10, in front of the “Dionysos" restaurant, at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens.

Halkidiki Basks in the Glory of Aristotle, Wins UNESCO Award

Halkidiki stood out at this year’s World Tourism Expo - World Heritage Cities and Sites, held in Padova last month, clinching a special award for its prominent son, philosopher Aristotle, and being recognized for its overall contribution to World Heritage.

Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2015 this Weekend, Oct. 10-11

The Kalymnos Climbing Festival takes place for another year on the beautiful sun-drenched island of the Dodecanese on October 10-11.

KLM’s 96th Delftware Miniature is the Hamel House

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrated its 96th anniversary on October 7 and true to tradition, introduced its latest Delftware miniature. This year, the choice for KLM’s 96th house went to the Hamel House in Gorinchem.

Greece Wants to Make Life Easier for Foreign Investors

Greece will simplify the "fast track" law in order to attract foreign investment, according to an announcement made by Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas.