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Grace Hotel Santorini: Fine Dining with Music and Fireworks at Santoro Restaurant

The Santoro restaurant of the Grace Hotel Santorini will hold a high-end event on September 21, combining dinner and music with the fireworks of the Ifestia Festival.

Minister Theoharis Brings Rhodes on Board New Regional Tourism Council

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis recently visited Rhodes to brief local sector professionals on the creation of a Regional Tourism Council.

Three Greek Airports Listed Among Europe’s Top 10 for Tardiness

Three airports in Greece - Mykonos, Santorini and Athens - have been listed by AirHelp among Europe’s top 50 in terms of flight delays.

Ferry Strike in Greece Announced for September 24

Ferries in Greece will remain docked on Tuesday, September 24, as the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 24-hour strike.

Greek PM Mitsotakis to Meet Trump on US Visit

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump next week during his visit to the United States.

GNTO Sees Boost in Arrivals and Early Bookings from Russia to Greece

Autumn arrivals from Russia to Greece are on the rise compared to the same period in 2018, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Greek Ports See Passenger Traffic Down in January-March

Ports in Greece saw a 2.5 percent decrease in total passenger traffic during the first quarter of 2019, compared to the same period last year, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Cyprus Airways Appoints BBT Air as its GSA in Greece

Cyprus Airways has appointed BBT Air - Aviation Services, a newly established company based in Athens, as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for the Greek market.

‘Mrs. India’ Beauties to Run in Thessaloniki’s Night Marathon Event

The finalists of the Mrs. India Worldwide 2019 beauty pageant will participate in the 8th Thessaloniki Night Half Marathon in October.

Elatos Resort Welcomes Autumn with 5th Oktoberfest Beer Festival

The Elatos Resort & Health Club on Mount Parnassos will hold the Greek version of Germany's Oktoberfest Beer Festival in October.

ΙΝΣΕΤΕ: 80 σεμινάρια για την εκπαιδευτική χρονιά 2019-2020

Τουλάχιστον 80 εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα σε περισσότερες από 12 πόλεις θα πραγματοποιήσει το Ινστιτούτο του ΣΕΤΕ (ΙΝΣΕΤΕ) την εκπαιδευτική χρονιά 2019-2020.

Έρχεται το Andros Trail Race 2019 – Κλείνουν οι ηλεκτρονικές εγγραφές

Τα μονοπάτια της Άνδρου είναι έτοιμα να υποδεχτούν το Andros Trail Race με τους εκατοντάδες δρομείς του. Οι ηλεκτρονικές εγγραφές θα παραμείνουν ανοιχτές μέχρι την...

Greece Expects Rise in 2019 Tourism Revenue

The Greek Tourism Ministry expects Greece to see an increase in revenue from tourism and travel this year, compared to 2018.

Study Reveals Athens 2019 Hotel Occupancy Rates Dropping

A recent boom in accommodation options in Athens appears to be impacting the hotel market, a study released by GBR Consulting reveals.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Explores Ways to Grow in Greece’s Waters

The development of cruise tourism in Greece was explored by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and representatives of Royal Caribbean Cruises.

GNTO: Culture Essential for Greece’s Tourism Promotion

Cultural activities in Greece will play a big part in the country's promotion as a tourism destination, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

AEGEAN: Increase in Passenger Traffic and Turnover in First Half of 2019

AEGEAN recorded an increase in passenger traffic and turnover in the first half of 2019, boosted by a strong performance in the second quarter of the year.

Alitalia: Long-haul Routes Boost Passenger Revenues in August

Alitalia has reported a 2.5 percent increase in passenger revenues for the month of August, driven by the carrier's positive performance on long-haul routes.

UNWTO Launches 2nd Global Tourism Startup Competition

The World Tourism Organization and Spanish tourism group Globalia have launched the second edition of the UNWTO Global Tourism Startup Competition.

‘Santo Maris’ on Santorini to Host One-off Cocktail Extravaganza

The Santo Maris Oia resort will host a one-off cocktail extravaganza and offer unique flavors in combination with the stunning sunset of Santorini.