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Greek Independence Day Celebration In Paris

On Tuesday, 25 March 2014, the Embassy of Greece in Paris, France, hosted a reception to celebrate Greek Independence Day.

EasyJet Tο Launch Nine New Routes For Greek Market

Low-cost carrier easyJet has announced that it will launch nine new routes to and from Greece this year in an attempt to broaden its activity and investment in the Greek market.

Kefalogianni Goes To Paris To Promote Greek Tourism

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will depart for Paris, France, on Monday 24 March to promote Greece and strengthen tourist arrivals to the country.

New York Times Special: Hydra, The Island Of Artists

"The sun-soaked island of Hydra has long inspired artists and intellectuals from Henry Miller to Leonard Cohen, and even today with the influx of art stars and yachting billionaires, its unspoiled charm remains intact."

Over 100 Hotels Are For Sale In Greece But Buyers Wait For Better Deals

Last year may have been a record year for Greek tourism, but that does not mean that all of the industry's financial problems are suddenly over, a study by GLP Values has revealed.

Culinary Center Opens For Crete’s Certified Products

A Culinary Center recently opened in Rethymnon, Crete, to house the island's certified products that are labeled with the new quality brand name "CRETE."

Initiative Launched For The Restoration Of Important Monuments On Kefalonia Island

The strong earthquakes that recently rocked Kefalonia have prompted the Greek Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage (ELLET) to draw attention to all of the island's monuments that are in need of restoration and repair.

Porto Carras Grand Resort Receives Three Green Key Awards For 2014

The Porto Carras Grand Resort complex in Halkidiki, Greece, recently received another distinction as three of its hotels were honored with the eco-quality Green Key Eco Label for another consecutive year.

Μινωικές Γραμμές: Συνεπής στις οικονομικές της υποχρεώσεις προς τους εργαζόμενους της

Η διοίκηση των ΜΙΝΩΙΚΩΝ ΓΡΑΜΜΩΝ ανακοινώνει ότι η εταιρεία είναι συνεπής στις οικονομικές της υποχρεώσεις προς τους εργαζόμενους σε στεριά και θάλασσα.

Greek Airports Report Increased Arrivals From Abroad

International arrivals at Greek airports increased by 16.9 percent during the first two months of the year, according to data released by the Civil Aviation Authority.

SkyGreece Successfully Conducts Test Flight

SkyGreece, a new Greek airline that will launch flights from Athens to New York City, recently made its first test flight of the Boeing 767-300 ER.

Greek Travel Agents Applaud Gov’t Decision To Upgrade Museums, Archaeological Sites

The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) applauded the Greek Government's recent announcements in regards to a series of interventions under development for the country’s museums and archaeological sites in view of the new tourism season.

Rhodes To Get New Air Link With Istanbul, More Turkish Tourists Expected

Rhodes, Greece, will be welcoming more tourists from Turkey this summer thanks to a new direct flight by Turkish airline Bora Jet starting in early June, according to an announcement.

Just Released: Mythical Peloponnese In London, UK – Video

The Peloponnese in southern Greece was promoted in London last month in a five-day exhibition hosted at the National Geographic store in Knightsbridge, London, UK. A video of the event was just released!

Big Fat Greek Wedding For Couples From China To Take Place On Paros

The Municipality of Paros, in collaboration with the Region of South Aegean, are planning a group wedding ceremony for some 50 couples from China that have chosen Paros as the destination to join their hands in holy matrimony.

Hilton Athens To Go Dark In Support of Earth Hour 2014

Hilton Athens will turn off its lights for one hour to join "Earth Hour," the call for action on climate change.

Greek Hotel Honored By Condé Nast Traveller Russia

The Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas on Crete was recently honored with the title of "Best Foreign Beach Hotel" by readers of the Russian edition of Conte Nast Traveller magazine that voted in the 2013 Readers' Choice Awards.

Athens Airport Presents Art Of Young Travelers

Athens International Airport (AIA) and the Voluntary Organization for Children "The Smile of the Child" are holding an art exhibition under the title "Travelling the world with a kid’s luggage."

Kefalogianni: Greece Is Slowly Leaving The Crisis Behind

Greece is slowly emerging from its recession, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Aegean Airlines To Give Away Free Tickets To Greek University Students

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has announced that it will give free airline tickets to 250 students that have been accepted in a Greek University away from their place of residence in Greece for the academic year 2013-2014.