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Geo Routes Introduces China’s Most Promising Youth to Greek Culture

A group of China’s most promising youngsters had the chance to learn more about Greece, its history, culture and philosophy, during a specially designed itinerary organized by Geo Routes.

Date Announced For Tourism Awards 2015 Ceremony in Athens

The evaluation period of the nominations for the 2015 Tourism Awards that will recognize the best practices, strategies and most innovative initiatives in Greek tourism, has come to an end.

Castello Boutique Resort & Spa Becomes Member of ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’

The Castello Boutique Resort & Spa has officially become a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection.

Emirates Bring the Flavors of the Dubai Food Festival to its Dubai Airport Lounges

In celebration of its strategic partnership of the ongoing Dubai Food Festival, Emirates has collaborated with friend of the Festival and celebrity chef, Silvena Rowe, to create a signature menu for its six airport lounges in Dubai.

Air New Zealand Announces Strong Half Year Result

Air New Zealand today announced record normalised earnings - before taxation of $216 million for the first six months of the 2015 financial year, an increase of 20 percent on the previous corresponding period.

Minister Kountoura Sets Priorities with Kos Mayor, Sector Authorities

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with Kos Mayor Giorgos Kyritsis, the president of the Kos Marina Sevastianos Maragos and the president of the Kos Hoteliers Association Konstantina Svinou to discuss tourism related matters affecting the Dodecanese island ahead...

‘Hard Rock’ Returns to Athens, Greece

Hard Rock International, owner of one of the world's most iconic and recognized brands, has announced the return of the Hard Rock Cafe to Athens, Greece.

Local Hotel Association Aims to Bring Laconia Into the Spotlight

Establishing the southeastern Peloponnesian region of Laconia, which includes some of the country’s major tourist sites such as Monemvasia, Elafonissos, the Diros stalactite caves, Mt Taigetos, Mt Parnonas and Mystras, into an all-year-round tourist destination topped the agenda...

Athens Airport Awards Airlines for Top Performance in 2014

Athens International Airport (AIA) last week honored airlines that recorded the highest increases in passenger numbers on their scheduled flights to and from Athens in 2014.

Greece Tourism to Tap Into Middle Eastern Market

Tapping into the potential of the Middle Eastern tourism market is at the core of two events to be held in Dubai on Wednesday, and in Istanbul on April 2.

Panos Paleologos New Vice Chairman of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Panos Paleologos, chairman and founder of HotelBrain, has been appointed as the new Vice Chairman of the Board of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH).

E. Macedonia-Thrace Positions Itself as Year-round Destination for Bulgarian Travellers

"If you loved us in the summer then you will adore us in the spring" was the slogan of the Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace at the 32nd edition of the international tourist fair “Holiday and SPA Expo” that took place recently in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Spyrou Group Appoints New Manager for Hotels on Skopelos

The Spyrou Hotels & Companies group has appointed Thomas Zisopoulos as manager of the Blue Green Bay and Elios Holidays Hotel on Skopelos.

National Geographic Thessaloniki Food Event Whets the Appetite

Greek food, the Mediterranean Diet and Thessaloniki eating traditions took center stage during the National Geographic Channel’s EAT: The Story of Food event held in the northern port city last week within the framework of the ongoing Mediterranean Cosmos Food Festival running...

The 2nd Marathon’s Half Marathon Announced

Runners are being offered the chance to run in history, in the footsteps of Pheidippides, at the second Half Marathon of Marathon Municipality in East Attica, Greece.

IATA: What would a ‘Grexit’ Mean for the Eurozone Air Passenger Market?

In its latest research report, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) looks into Greece's possible exit from the Eurozone and examines the potential impact of a "Grexit" on the region’s air passenger market.

Gulf Air Offers Free Flights in Greece

Gulf Air has announced a time-limited offer giving passengers travelling to Greece the opportunity to fly onwards from Athens International Airport to 14 Greek destinations for free.

Athens: Working Together to Tackle Social Issues Through Innovative Business

Fostering the conditions for sustainable growth, which will pave the way for the creation of new jobs was at the center of the Municipality of Athens’ latest social entrepreneurship event held on Wednesday, with the participation of some 230 social entrepreneurs from Greece and...

Greece and Iran Strengthen Tourism Ties

Iranian airline Mahan Air has announced it will operate two flights a week to Athens in May and is also considering the launch of direct flights to Crete and Thessaloniki.

100 Years of Greek Tourism Architecture on Display at the Acropolis Museum

Greek tourism’s architecture of the last 100 years will go on display at the Acropolis Museum in Athens.