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Lufthansa Resumes Flights to Crete After 10-year Break

Germany's Lufthansa on Saturday resumed direct flights between Munich and Heraklion, Crete, a decade since they were stopped.

Cretan Union Cup Sailing Event Brings Crete into the Spotlight

As part of its ongoing promotional strategy, the Region of Crete aims through the Cretan Union Cup 2015 sailing event through to May 29 to promote the island as a primary tourism destination.

Young Face of the Week: Konstantinos Riavoglou, Vacation Department Manager at blueground

This week, GTP introduces Konstantinos Riavoglou, the vacation department manager at blueground.

Κοινή ανακοίνωση των πανελλήνιων κλαδικών ενώσεων – Μελών ΣΕΤΕ σχετικά με το ζήτημα του εξορθολογισμού των συντελεστών ΦΠΑ

Κοινή ανακοίνωση: Ο τουριστικός τομέας, στηρίζει την προσπάθεια της Κυβέρνησης για συμφωνία και παραμένει έτοιμος να συμβάλλει στην ελληνική οικονομία.

Civil Aviation Workers Strike May Put Damper on Holy Spirit Holiday Weekend

The Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) has announced a 48-hour strike for Sunday May 31 and Monday June 1.

EEA Report: Greece Has High-quality Bathing Waters

Greek bathing sites have excellent bathing water quality, according to the annual bathing water quality report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission.

Limnos, Agios Efstratios Authorities Up in Arms Over Lacking Ferry Services

As the summer tourist season takes off, Limnos and Agios Efstratios authorities still haven’t reached an agreement with the government concerning the problem of lacking ferry services to the islands.

Sports For All at This Year’s “Navarino Challenge”

The multi-award winning sports event “Navarino Challenge” this year has enriched its program with many more activities for the whole family and welcomes all on September 11-13 in Messinia and Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.

Hospitality Awards 2015 in Greece: Nominations Now Open

Nominations have opened for the Hospitality Awards 2015 which aim to reward and spotlight Greek hotel enterprises that stand out for their innovative practices in the hospitality sector.

On Greek Initiative, 128 Countries Join Forces to Safeguard Cultural Property

On the initiative of Greek Culture Minister Nikos Xydakis, 128 UNESCO Convention signees have agreed to join forces and adopt measures in order to effectively tackle the illegal trade of cultural property and introduce secure ways to control transactions of art online.

Conference for World Environment Day 2015 in Athens

On the occasion of World Environment Day 2015 on June 5, the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO in cooperation with the Green Project NGO will co-organize a conference on the "Challenges for Greece and opportunities for a sustainable future".

Rave Reviews Give Creta Maris a TripAdvisor 2015 Certificate of Excellence

After recently being named a winner in the TripAdvisor 2015 Travelers' Choice awards, Crete’s luxury Creta Maris Beach Resort, located in Hersonissos, has been honored with the travel site's 2015 Certificate of Excellence award.

Spetses Classic Yacht Regatta Brings Glamour to Greek Seas in June

After five years of diligence and drive, the Spetses Classic Yacht Race has grown into a fully fledged regatta set to take place on the Saronic island on June 18-21, with sights on extending the duration and expanding its categories.

Discover the South Aegean at Athens Golden Hall Mall

For four months the sights, tastes and feel of the Dodecanese and Cyclades islands will be the focus of activities at Athens’ Golden Hall shopping center in Marousi, as part of the “Discover the South Aegean” promo campaign featuring 50 Greek islands.

ΟΣΥΠΑ: 48ωρη προειδοποιητική απεργία για την Κυριακή 31η Μαΐου και τη Δευτέρα 1η Ιουνίου, του Αγίου Πνεύματος

Σαρανταοκτάωρη προειδοποιητική απεργία την Κυριακή 31 Μαΐου και τη Δευτέρα 1η Ιουνίου - του Αγίου Πνεύματος - κήρυξε η Ομοσπονδία Συλλόγων Υπηρεσίας Πολιτικής Αεροπορίας (ΟΣΥΠΑ) σε εξώδικη δήλωση - γνωστοποίηση, προς τον Πρωθυπουργό και τους ...

Varoufakis: Tourism VAT Rate Will Remain Unchanged This Season

Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis on Wednesday assured Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura that there will be no change in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for tourism related activities this season.

Mayor Kaminis: Athens is Making a Comeback in Global Tourism, Conference Scene

Athens is making a dynamic comeback in the global tourism and conference scene, not only as a destination recovering in a time of crisis, but as a city claiming the place it deserves among the major universal host destinations of international meetings.

Vote for Greece in Europa Nostra’s Public Choice Award 2015!

Greece has three entries in the Europa Nostra Public Choice vote! The winner of the Public Choice Award will be announced at the European Heritage Awards Ceremony, a high-profile event, at Oslo City Hall on June 11.

Greek Shipowners Union Urges Infrastructure Upgrade on Islands

The Union of Cruise Shipowners and Associated Members (EEKFN) called on the relevant authorities to work towards upgrading existing port infrastructure or moving ahead with related projects on the islands, during their recent visit to the Greek ports of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes,...

S. Aegean Region Focuses on Experiential Tourism as ‘Smart Specialisation Strategy’ for Islands’ Promotion

Experiential tourism will be at the center of the South Aegean Region’s new Smart Specialisation Strategy with the aim to boost the islands’ growth.