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5th ‘Navarino Challenge’ Sports Tourism Event Draws the Crowds to Messinia

Over 2,000 athletes enjoyed perfect weather conditions while taking part in sports activities of the 5th “Navarino Challenge” in Messinia and Costa Navarino.

Philoxenia 2017 Tourism Expo to Host Conference on Asian Market

Greece’s potential as a destination for the Asian market will be the focus of a conference to be held during the Philoxenia 2017 tourism expo in Thessaloniki.

MTC Group Takes on Astypalea Island Promotion

The municipality Astypalea has assigned MTC Group to design and implement a year-long strategy for the promotion of the island and its tourist product.

Sani Resort Crowned Best in Europe at Villegiature Awards 2017

The Sani Resort, located in Halkidiki, was honored with the “Grand Prix of the Best Resort in Europe” title, at the Villegiature Awards 2017.

Fraport Greece to Hold 1st ‘Airport Run’ to Support Vulnerable Groups

Fraport Greece will organize the first ever Greek “Airport Run" at the airports under its management, aiming to support the "All Together We Can" program.

ITB Asia 2017 Kicks Off Milestone Event

Celebrating its 10th anniversary as Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Asia 2017 opened its doors on October 25 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.

MCE South Europe 2017 Gathers Region’s MICE Experts

The third edition of the MCE South Europe forum, recently held in Catania, Sicily, brought together representatives of MICE companies and experts from the region.

Mythos by Divani Restaurant Introduces ‘Winter Weekends’

The "Mythos by Divani" restaurant in Vouliagmeni has announced “Winter Weekends” with guest DJs, live performances and fine dining options.

Signature Travel Supports W4O Meeting on Combating Obesity, Cancer

Greek travel agency Signature Travel recently assisted with the organization of the scientific meeting of the Women 4 Oncology - Hellas network.

Greek Ministers Call on EU to Extend Non-Schengen Visas to Cruise Travel

Extending in 2018 a visa regime that will apply to non-Schengen visitors traveling on cruise ships topped the agenda of an inter-ministerial meeting this week.

Travel Receipts in Greece Up by 9.1% in Jan-Aug 2017

In January-August 2017, travel receipts in Greece increased by 9.1 percent, compared to the same period in 2016, according to the Bank of Greece.

IATA 2036 Forecast: Air Passengers will Nearly Double to 7.8 Billion

IATA's 20-Year Air Passenger Forecast sees 7.8 billion passengers traveling in 2036, a near doubling of the 4 billion air travelers expected to fly in 2017.

King George Hotel Owner Set to Be Announced

The new operator of Athens’ King George hotel currently run by Greek hotels group Lampsa SA is set to be announced in the next two weeks.

GNTO Hosts Foreign Journalists on Kefalonia to Promote Diving Tourism

Journalists from the UK, Germany, Denmark and Poland will visit Kefalonia to attend an event on diving tourism, during a fam trip organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Aqua Vista Hotels Returns to WTM London Trade Show

Aqua Vista Hotels will once again return to the World Travel Market (WTM) London in November to present its services and discuss new ventures.

Athens to Host ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2018

Athens in October 2018 will host the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, an international event organized every two years by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations.

Air France to Launch Service Between Paris and Seattle in March 2018

Air France has announced a non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Seattle in Washington, USA, as of March 2018.

SWISS Adds New Itineraries to Summer 2018 Schedule

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is expanding its flight network for summer 2018 by adding new destinations from Zurich to France, Ukraine and Poland.

Ryanair Delays New Cabin Bag Policy Until January 2018

Ryanair has confirmed that its new cabin bag policy will be delayed until January 15, 2018, to allow customers more time to adjust to the changes.

IMIC 2017: The End of Tourism as We Know It

Redefining the way we market and manage tourism and refocusing the attention on the traveler were the key findings of this year’s IMIC 2017 conference.