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Athens Honey Fest to Draw in the Crowds

The 6th Festival of Greek Honey and Bee Products, set to take place on 5-7 December at the Peace & Friendship Stadium, aims to promote Greek honey and bee products and to inform the public on its potential.

Athens Projects Moving Ahead as Planned, Minister Says

Plans to revamp Panepistimiou Ave as well as the property along the Faliro coast will continue as scheduled, Infrastructure minister Michalis Chrysochoidis said recently.

Sharing Economy Thorny Issue for Greek Tourism

In efforts to explore the sharing economy and its effects on Greek tourism as well as identify possible solutions to lost revenue resulting from illegal leasing practices, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels organized a forum on Tuesday to present a report on the phenomenon.

Greek Tourism Expo to Open its Doors in Athens

The first Greek Tourism Expo international fair with over than 150 exhibitors and hosted buyers from 18 countries will open its doors on Friday 5 December at the Athens Metropolitan Expo.

’Tis the Season for Food and Fun at this Year’s ‘Greece, Festival, Flavors’ Fest

It’s all about food and fun at this year’s "Greece, Festival, Flavors" Christmas festival set to take place in December at the Maroussi HELEXPO center.

Regional Heads Go All Out to Put Pella’s Tourist Potential in the Spotlight

The Pella Regional Unit participated in this year’s 30th Philoxenia tourism sector show with events, workshops and activities aimed at the promotion the region’s tourism potential.

Athens’ Ledra Kai Restaurant Set to Serve the Finest Polynesian Delights

For over 30 years, Athens Ledra Hotel has been offering guests the finest Polynesian and Asian cuisine in the city at its in-house Ledra Kai (former Kona Kai) restaurant, which opens its doors for the winter season with a new menu full of surprises.

Artist Papadimitriou to Represent Greece at Venice Biennale 2015

In May next year, the work of Greek artist Maria Papadimitriou will be on show at the 56th Biennale set to take place in Venice at the Giardini and the Arsenale among other venues.

Minoan Lines: Τροποποίηση δρομολογίων την Πέμπτη 27 Νοεμβρίου

Η MINOAN LINES γνωστοποιεί στο επιβατικό κοινό ότι, λόγω της εξαγγελθείσας 24ωρης απεργίας της Π.N.O, το πλοίο της εταιρείας δεν θα πραγματοποιήσει κανένα από τα προγραμματισμένα δρομολόγιά του από τα λιμάνια του Ηρακλείου ...

Aegean Airlines: Flight Cancellations, Reschedules on 27 November

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has announced the cancellation of 97 domestic flights and 65 international flights on Thursday, 27 November, due to a 24-hour strike scheduled by Greek air traffic controllers.

Greek Air, Ferry, Rail, Bus Services to be Affected by Strike on Thursday

Flights in Greece will be disrupted and there will be no ferry services in the country on Thursday, 27 November, as the Greek Air Traffic Controllers’ Association and the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) will participate in a 24-hour general strike.

Fraport AG-Slentel Consortium Named Preferred Bidder for Greek Regional Airports Tender

Greek state privatization fund TAIPED has selected the Fraport AG-Slentel consortium as its preferred bidder in the tender procedure for the right to manage and operate 14 Greek regional airports.

Mykonos Among World’s Top Destinations for 2015

The Greek island of Mykonos is included among the world's most popular holiday destinations for 2015, according to a list compiled by global travel search engine Skyscanner based on an analysis of flight searches on its site.

New Crete Tourist Campaign Launched

Under the motto "Crete - The Island Inside You", the Region of Crete in collaboration with advertising agency McCann Athens and production company Indigoview recently launched the island’s latest tourist campaign.

TIF-Helexpo Joins Forces with Greece’s Chambers of Commerce

As part of its ongoing strategy to include all of the country’s productive forces in its conferencing activities, TIF-Helexpo invited chambers of commerce and local authorities across Greece to join them in a long-term partnership that will boost both local and national economies.

Lamway Eyes Mykonos Market, Welcomes Relux Ios to its Roster

Lamway Hotel Management Group said 2014 has been a successful year with its client hotels increasing their average occupancy by 16 percent and average turnover by 21 percent.

Distinguished Speakers Set for Digi.travel Conference and Expo 2014 in Athens

Travel Media Applications has announced that the agenda and speakers for its second edition of the e-tourism conference Digi.travel have been finalized.

Amazon.com to Launch Travel Service, Enter the World of Online Booking

Amazon.com may launch its own travel service and feature booking at independent hotels and resorts near major cities, according to Skift, a leading industry intelligence and marketing platform in travel.

Greek, World Chefs Join Forces to Celebrate Mt. Athos Cuisine at ‘Kouzina’

Greek chef Dina Nikolaou, 18 local chefs and five European colleagues will bring their culinary skills to the table for a month of events dedicated to the products and cuisine of the Mount Athos region in northern Greece.

Kefalogianni: Tourism Key to Greece’s Economic Recovery

Greek tourism's progress, prospects and contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) were the focus of a meeting in Athens between Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Bank of Greece governor Yiannis Stournaras.