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Thessaloniki Welcomes First Cruise Ship for 2018

Thessaloniki welcomed 82 passengers who arrived at its port aboard the Serenissima, marking the first cruise arrival to the Greek city in 2018.

Early Bird Registration Opens for 4th ‘Santorini Experience’

Early bird registration has opened for the 4th “Santorini Experience”, a leading sports tourism event in Greece, to take place October 5-7 on Santorini.

Eurocert to Certify ‘Greek Breakfast Basket’ Initiative

Ηotels and accommodation facilities participating in the Greek Breakfast Basket initiative will receive a special label certifying the quality of offered goods.

‘Menalon Trail’ Gets Gold at Greece’s Tourism Awards 2018

The Menalon Social Cooperative, currently operating the Menalon Trail hiking path in the Peloponnese, clinched a gold honor at the Tourism Awards 2018.

‘Out of the Blue’ Resort Wins Silver for Innovative Health, Wellness Program

The Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort was honored at the Tourism Awards 2018 for its health and wellness DETOX 5+ program.

Porto Carras Grand Resort Honored for Casino, Golf and Sports Facilities

The Porto Carras Grand Resort, located in Halkidiki, northern Greece, has received three honors at the Tourism Awards 2018.

EquiFund: Ανοικτή εκδήλωση συνάντησης με​​​ fund managers στις 16 Απριλίου

Ανοικτή εκδήλωση για χρηματοδοτικές ευκαιρίες διοργανώνει το Ταμείο Επιχειρηματικών Συμμετοχών (EquiFund) στις 16 Απριλίου.

Greek Tourist Traffic for Orthodox Easter Down, Say Hoteliers

Greek hoteliers are betting on last-minute bookings to boost Easter season business as pre-reservations are lagging behind compared to last year.

BBC Submits New Request to Film at Sounion

The BBC has submitted a new request to film at the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, following the refusal of Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) last week.

Ministry Sees Tourism Potential for Eastern Attica Destinations

The conversion of areas in Eastern Attica from stopovers to established destinations, which offer experiences 365 days a year, is among the Greek Tourism Ministry's priorities.

Wyndham Opens First ‘Dolce Hotels’ International Franchise in Greece

Wyndham Hotel Group has debuted its "Dolce Hotels and Resorts" brand in Greece, with the opening of the Dolce Attica Riviera in Vravrona, East Attica.

Maris Hotels Holds Corporate Trip, Brings Staff Closer Together

The Metaxas Group of Companies, owner of the Maris hotels, organized a corporate trip for its employees to Chania on Crete.

Emirates Named ‘Airline of the Year’ at 2018 Air Transport Awards

Emirates was named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2018 Air Transport Awards for its high-quality services and fleet of advanced aircraft.

Attica Group Applauded for CSR, Technology Initiatives at Tourism Awards 2018

Attica Group, which engages in passenger shipping via the Superfast Ferries and Blue Star Ferries companies, received three honors at the Tourism Awards 2018.

Royal Caribbean Sets Sail for New Adventures with ‘Symphony of the Seas’

Royal Caribbean recently welcomed the new “Symphony of the Seas” ship and announced that its maiden 7-night Mediterranean voyage will depart on April 7 from Barcelona.

Maroulis Travel Marks 40 Years of Safety and Quality in Tourist Transport

Enjoying the trust of over 950,000 travelers each year, tourism transport services provider Maroulis Travel SA celebrates 40 years of presence in the Greek market.

Respond οn Demand – Artion: Εκδηλώσεις για ενίσχυση Leisure και MICE τουρισμού στην Ελλάδα

Οι εταιρείες Respond οn Demand και Artion σχεδιάζουν τρεις εκδηλώσεις για την ενίσχυση του συνεδριακού τουρισμού στην Ελλάδα.

Incoming Traffic at Greek Airports on the Rise in February 2018

February tourist arrivals increased at major Greek airports by 24.9%, reinforcing estimates of a good year ahead for Greek tourism, according to SETE Intelligence.

‘Stayover Tax’ Charged to Short-day Hotel Stays in Greece

The "stayover tax" in Greece will also be charged to short-day hotel stays and overnights at Airbnb-style rentals that offer additional hospitality services.

Tender for Xenia Hotel and Thermal Spring on Kythnos to Launch April 2

Greece's assets fund will launch a tender process for the Xenia and thermal spring property on the island of Kythnos on April 2.