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Greeks With Startups Are Invited To “Get In The Ring” & Battle For €1 Million

Get in the Ring: The Investment Battle is a worldwide competition for the most promising startups to secure their investment of up to €1,000,000. The aim is to bring the most promising entrepreneurs from around the world in contact with investors, customers, and potential partners.

First International Marathon On Rhodes, Greece, Deemed A Great Success

The island of Rhodes in Greece welcomed the inaugural international Roads to Rhodes Marathon on Sunday 12 October 2014 and thanks to the very good organization, high participation and high level of support to the runners, the event has been placed on the Marathon map for 2015 and...

Ryanair To Offer More Flights From Chania To Thessaloniki, Athens

Low cost carrier Ryanair has announced that it will increase its flights from Chania, Crete, to Thessaloniki and Athens.

Air New Zealand Flies High After Double Win At World Travel Awards

Air New Zealand has been named Australasia’s Leading Airline at the 2014 World Travel Awards for the sixth year in a row.

Amphipolis Dig Reveals Amazing Mosaic Floor

A large section of an impressive mosaic floor was revealed on 12 October during the excavation of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece.

TAIPED: Three Binding Offers Made For 14 Regional Airports In Greece

Three consortia have submitted binding offers to Greek state privatization fund TAIPED for the right to manage and operate 14 Greek regional airports.

Top Lawyers Will Give Greece Legal Advise On Parthenon Marbles

Prominent international lawyers will inform the Greek Government on legal options for the return of the Parthenon sculptures that are presently on display in the British museum.

Greece Adopts Preventive Measures Against Ebola Virus

Greece will take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in the country, it was decided during an emergency meeting held on 10 October at the Health Ministry.

Museums And Sites In Greece Welcomed More Visitors In June

Visitors to Greek museums and archaeological sites increased by 39.5 percent in June while revenues went up 17.1 percent, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Greece Launches Tender For Peace and Friendship Stadium and Athens Marina

The Greek state privatization fund TAIPED has launched an international tender for the development and management of the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) and the Faliro tourist port (Athens Marina).

Fall For Crete: Visit Greece’s Campaign For A Special Autumn Getaway – Video

"Visiting Crete in autumn can turn into a special holiday experience," Visit Greece, the official tourism web site for Greece, informs travelers through its #fallforcrete campaign.

Ebola Crisis Hits Travel Industry

Fears about the spread of the Ebola virus have hit the travel industry, causing shares in airlines, tour operators, cruise operators and hotels to slump on the London Stock Exchange.

Leading Greek Hotel Chains To Take Part In Grekland Panorama 2015 Expo In Sweden

Some of the biggest brands in the Greek hospitality industry have confirmed their participation in Grekland Panorama 2015, the second fair for Greece in Stockholm, and are expected to make a strong presentation to the Swedish market.

Airtickets.gr Supports Greek Tourism Through Sponsorship And Technology

Greek online travel agency Airtickets.gr has announced a sponsorship agreement with the interactive destination portal discovergreece.com and is inviting its customers to "discover Greece" while booking their air tickets.

Kefalogianni: Tourism Is The Locomotive Of Greece’s Economy

"Tourism proved that it can be the locomotive of the Greek economy," Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on Thursday 9 October in Parliament, during the debate on a vote of confidence requested by the coalition government.

Growth In Tourist Arrivals Continues In Greece

The growth rate of international tourist arrivals to Greece is showing the rising travel demand towards the destination, according to the latest figures for the month of September 2014.

Hotel Overnight Stays In Thessaloniki Increase By 17.87%, Room Rates Remain Unchanged

Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, recorded a 17.87 percent increase in overnight stays during the first eight months of 2014 compared to last year.

Blue Star Ferries Announces 2015 Ferry Schedules To Greek Islands

Passenger shipping company Blue Star Ferries has announced new ferry schedules to the Greek islands running until 31 March 2015.

Airbnb Short-Term Rentals Legalized In San Francisco, But With Restrictions

Airbnb, the online platform that allows people to rent out an extra room or their entire home to travelers, will become legal in its headquarters in San Francisco.

Skopelos, Greece: Blue Suites Hotel Renamed “Blue Green Bay”

Spyrou Hotels & Companies has re-named Blue Suites hotel to Blue Green Bay considering that the new name better represents its location.