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More Greeks are Taking Cruises, Domestic Demand Up 10% in 2014

The Greek cruise market showed signs of recovery last year with an impressive 10 percent increase in domestic passengers, after two years of sharp decline due to the country’s on-going economic difficulties.

From Russia… to Greece With Love: Santorini, Sani Resort Top Tourist Picks

Russian holidaymakers seem to have a soft spot for Greece, and more specifically, for the Cycladic island of Santorini and the luxury Sani Resort, according the Russian edition of monthly travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler.

‘The North Face Zagori Mountain Running’ Wins Silver at 2015 Tourism Awards

"The North Face Zagori Mountain Running" event was awarded a Silver Tourism Award in the Sports Tourism category at the second edition of the Tourism Awards last week.

LOT Polish Airlines Signs Up for Travelport’s Rich Content and Branding

Travelport has today announced that LOT Polish Airlines has signed up for its innovative airline merchandising technology: Travelport Rich Content and Branding.

#AFDigidays – Air France Presents its Fully-Digital Airport Experience

Air France on Wednesday presented its fully-digital airport experience at the third edition of the #AFDigiDays, an event dedicated to digital innovation.

Alternate Tourism Minister to Promote Greece in Russia

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will depart for Moscow on Tuesday to attend the Moscow International Exhibition Travel & Tourism (MITT) in Russia.

Greek Ports Join Forces to Coordinate Cruise Policies

The heads of the Greek ports of Piraeus, Santorini and Mykonos have agreed to work together and coordinate their cruise policies for 2016.

Athens Eyes Medical Tourism Potential

Recognizing the enormous potential of a dynamically developing sector, the Athens Development & Destination Management Agency (EATA) presented a study on the industry of private health services and medical tourism at the International Health Tourism Convention held in the Greek...

Triple Win for ‘Navarino Challenge’ at 2015 Tourism Awards

The "Navarino Challenge" marathon had a triple win last week at the Tourism Awards that took place at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall in Athens.

Ikos Resorts Redefines All-Inclusive Concept With Add-Ons and Michelin Starred Chefs

The luxury Ikos Resorts located in the heart of the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece, is aiming to redefine the all-inclusive experience through the launch of its innovative “Infinite Lifestyle” series at its two seaside hotels.

Third ‘Travel Trade Athens’ Event Attracts Major Industry Interest

Once again, international and Greek travel and tourism professionals have expressed a high interest to participate in the third edition of the annual Travel Trade Athens event set for 27 April.

Athens Boat & Fishing Show to Lure Sea Lovers

Scuba diving, yacht rentals, water sports and fishing tourism will be the focus of this year’s Boat & Fishing Show - Sea & Tourism Expo 2015 to be held on March 27-29 at the Helexpo center in Maroussi, Athens.

Foodies Prepare for French Feast at the Athens Sofitel for ‘Goût de France’

Some 1,000 chefs in five continents will cook up 1,000 menus to celebrate the “Goût de France / Good France” on March 19, with Athens joining the gastronomic fun at its Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel.

Crist: Νέα συλλογή SPA & Πισίνας

Η Crist ενσωματώνοντας τις αρχές του wellness στη φιλοσοφία της, εισάγει την «τέχνη» στο χώρο του SPA και της Πισίνας με μια νέα σειρά από πετσέτες, μπουρνούζια και αξεσουάρ που διακρίνονται για το μοναδικό τους design και το εκπληκτικό τους στυλ....

Free Admission at the Acropolis Museum on March 25

On the occasion of the Greek National Holiday on Wednesday March 25, the Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced free admission and access to special events.

Best of Greece Honored at ‘Tourism Awards 2015’

Greek tourism’s best practices and the most innovative initiatives launched by the country’s enterprises were rewarded last week at the Tourism Awards 2015 ceremony in Athens.

SWISS Announces 2015 Summer Schedule, Includes Greek Destinations

Swiss International Air Lines will add Thessaloniki to its networks in Zurich and Geneva this summer. Geneva will also see new services to Zakynthos.

Thessaloniki Hoteliers Reach Out to German Market at ITB 2015

History, entertainment, gastronomy and culture are at the center of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association’s ongoing promotional campaign, which it had the chance to present at this year’s ITB 2015 in Berlin earlier this month.

Spyrou Hotels Set on Bringing German Holidaymakers to Skopelos

Aiming to boost incoming tourism to the Northern Sporades island of Skopelos, the Spyrou Hotels Group announced the launch of promotional activities that will include an ecotourism workshop on ways of tapping into alternative forms of tourism as a means of extending the season.

Oenorama Connoisseurs Give Boutari Aged Wines Thumbs Up

Wine experts attending this year’s Oenorama 2015 show on March 7-9 at the Zappeion Megaron, warmly welcomed Boutari’s decision to open up its cellars and present a large number of aging wines dating back to the 1980s, 1990s, 2000 and even some from 1975 and 1977.