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‘Conde Nast Traveller’ Sees Athens Gaining Momentum Thanks to Innovative Start-ups

Athens is slowly but steadily making its way back into the international travel spotlight thanks to a group of young Greek entrepreneurs who are using novel start-ups to boost local production and bring in visitors.

US Company Pleasant Holidays Adds Greece to its Package Deals

One of the largest American travel companies, Pleasant Holidays, has added Greece to its roster of destinations, as well as two Windstar Cruises from Athens to Istanbul.

Reema Al Marzooqi Steps in as Emirates Chief in Greece, Albania

Reema Al Marzooqi has been named new managing director of Emirates for Greece and Albania.

Travelport Makes Strategic Investment to Increase Presence in German Leisure Travel Industry

Travelport has acquired a majority stake in leading German tour operator distribution company, travel-IT.

ΟΠΑΝΔΑ: Πρόγραμμα δωρεάν ξεναγήσεων στην Αθήνα

Συνεχίζεται και το νέο χρόνο το πρόγραμμα των δωρεάν ξεναγήσεων, μια περιήγηση στον πολιτιστικό πλούτο και τις ομορφιές της πόλης μας, από έμπειρους και εξειδικευμένους ξεναγούς, που προσφέρει ο Οργανισμός Πολιτισμού, Αθλητισμού & Νεολαίας του Δήμου Αθηναίων (ΟΠ...

Greece: Tourist Arrivals Up by 22% in Jan-Sep 2014

International arrivals to Greece increased by 22.2 percent during the first nine months of 2014 compared to the previous year, according to a border survey carried out by the Bank of Greece and released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Cyprus Airways Ceases Operations after EU State Aid Ruling

The shut down of Cyprus Airways was announced officially on Friday after the European Commission ordered the struggling airline to pay back all incompatible aid received, which was said to amount to over 65 million euros plus interest.

Prime Minister Underlines Importance of Greek Tourism

Tourism and uncertainty do not go together, Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Friday from Rhodes in the context of New Democracy's pre-election campaign just two weeks until elections.

British Museum Examines Overseas Loan of Parthenon Marbles Again

Athens authorities are up in arms over recent news that the British Museum is once again planning to loan parts of the Parthenon Marbles to museums across the globe as early as July 2015.

Ministry Invites Greek Cities to Vie for 2021 European Cultural Capital

The Greek culture ministry announced on Wednesday, the launch of website ecoc2021.culture.gr, inviting Greek cities interested in becoming Europe’s Cultural Capital in 2021 to submit applications.

Central Macedonia’s Promo Campaign Hits Athens Metro Stations

Central Macedonia has taken center stage at 31 metro stations in the Greek capital in efforts to establish the region as a leading year-round destination.

Greece Most Popular Destination for British Solo Travellers

Greece is the most popular destination for Britons holidaying alone, according to the analysis of 100,000 holiday bookings carried out by UK travel inspiration website 101 Holidays.

First ‘Naftemporiki’ Shipping Forum to Tackle Challenges, Debate Change for Greece’s Key Industry

Recognizing the crucial role of Greek shipping internationally and locally, financial daily Naftemporiki launches its first shipping forum on January 22 at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso.

Byzantine Museum Launches Free Guided Tours for Exhibition Dedicated to El Greco

The Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens has announced a series of free guided tours for the exhibition "Domemicos Theotokopoulos before El Greco", which was inaugurated last month.

Άμεση αναστολή του πτητικού έργου της Cyprus Airways

Οι Κυπριακές Αερογραμμές επιθυμούν να εκφράσουν τις θερμές τους ευχαριστίες προς τα εκατομμύρια των επιβατών που τις τίμησαν και τις στήριξαν με την προτίμηση τους καθ΄ όλη τη διάρκεια της 68χρονης πορ...

Amphipolis Findings to be Announced by January 20

Findings pertaining to the identity of the person buried in Amphipolis, northern Greece, as well as initial results of the geophysical survey of the greater area will be announced by January 20, the culture ministry said on Wednesday.

Aegean Airlines Links Cyprus with Tel Aviv and Kiev

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has added two new destinations to its summer 2015 schedule.

Ikaria: One of the World’s Most Incredible Islands, says ‘Wanderlust’

Aiming to assist travellers planning ahead for their summer holidays, Wanderlust magazine has placed the Greek island of Ikaria among its top 12 choices for this year under the title: “12 of the World's Most Incredible Islands”.

Become a Volunteer for the Athens Half Marathon!

Volunteer registration for the 4th Athens Half Marathon will be available online from January 12.

Wines of North Greece Invites Connoisseurs to Taste and Tell

On February 1, wine lovers will have the chance to sample the finest during the Wines of North Greece first tasting event of the year at the Grande Bretagne Hotel in central Athens.