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Emirates Supports ASTA Destination EXPO 2018 in Athens

Emirates will support and sponsor the ASTA Destination Expo 2018, the annual international conference of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), to be held in Athens in April.

Thessaloniki and its Gastronomy Hit the Spot with French Travelers

Thessaloniki’s diverse cultural offerings and gastronomic wealth are winning over more French tourists, according to feedback from the Top Resa Int'l Tourism Fair.

September Passenger Traffic Rises 11.4% at Fraport-run Greek Airports

The 14 Greek regional airports operated by Fraport Greece recorded an 11.4 percent increase in September, compared to the same month last year, reaching a total of 4.2 million passengers.

Halkidiki to Promote Hiking Tourism to Attract More German Travelers

Aiming to further increase arrivals from Germany, the Halkidiki Tourism Organization will promote hiking tourism, which is very popular among the Germans.

Piraeus Honored as ‘URBACT Good Practice City’ in Tallinn, Estonia

Piraeus was honored as an “URBACT Good Practice City” for its Blue Growth Initiative by URBACT III, the European program for integrated urban development.

Greek Hospitality Startup blueground Expands to New York

blueground, a hospitality startup that upgrades and leases high quality residential properties to business travelers, has expanded to New York.

AEGEAN Receives ‘Fast Travel Gold Award’ by IATA

AEGEAN has received the “Fast Travel Gold Award” by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for providing self-service solutions to its passengers.

Costa Navarino Honored for Sustainability Practices at WTA 2017

Costa Navarino, located in Messinia in the Peloponnese, was recently honored with “‘Europe’s Responsible Tourism Award 2017” at the 24th World Travel Awards.

Athens Set to Host IMTJ Medical Travel Summit Next Year

The International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) and medical tourism council Elitour will hold the 2018 IMTJ Medical Travel Summit at Wyndham Grand Athens.

Pioneering Greeks: George Nikiforos, Founder of ‘ByRaki’ Flavor Spirits

The "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces George Nikiforos, founder of ByRaki, a tsikoudia spirit enriched with flavors from all over Greece.

Μελέτη ΙΝΣΕΤΕ για τον εισερχόμενο τουρισμό: Ποιος πάει πού; Πόσο μένει; Πόσα ξοδεύει;

Ο εισερχόμενος τουρισμός ανά Περιφέρεια και ανά Αγορά αναλύεται στην μελέτη του SETE Intelligence “Ποιος πάει πού; Πόσο μένει; Πόσα ξοδεύει;”.

MCE South Europe 2017 Kicks Off Sunday, October 8, in Sicily

Aiming to build relations between selected event buyers and MICE suppliers, MCE South Europe, the high-end MICE event, is opening its doors on October 8 in Sicily.

SETE Chief, Crete Governor Meet, Lay Out Tourism Agenda

The vast potential of Crete’s tourism offerings was discussed between Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos and Crete Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis.

Greece-led OECD Meeting Urges Sustainable, Social Inclusive Tourism Practices

Greece chaired the 100th session of the OECD Tourism Committee meeting that focused on “ecologically sustainable and socially inclusive” tourism.

Turkey Hopes Transport Minister’s Athens Visit to Resolve Boat Ban Issue

Turkey expressed its wish to lift a ban on Greece-bound yachts and ferries when the country’s transport minister, Ahmet Arslan, visits Greece this month.

Antikythera Shipwreck Fascinates Again as New Treasures Come to Light

The 2,000-year-old Antikythera shipwreck has yet again taken archaeologists by surprise with new treasures, including a bronze disk, a bronze arm and fragments of statues.

AEGEAN Voted ‘Europe’s Leading Regional Airline’ at WTA 2017

AEGEAN was recognized as "Europe’s Leading Regional Airline" for the third time for its high-quality services at the World Travel Awards 2017.

Crete’s Nana Beach Receives “We do local” Certification for Third Year

The Nana Beach Hotel on Crete for the third year received the “We do local” certification for its efforts to support local producers.

Hilton Athens Named ‘Greece’s Leading Business Hotel 2017’

Hilton Athens has been awarded as Greece’s Leading Business Hotel for the third consecutive year at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017.

Sani – Ikos Group Supports Pediatrics Clinic of Halkidiki General Hospital

The Sani-Ikos Group recently donated cutting-edge medical equipment to the Pediatrics Clinic of the Halkidiki General Hospital, within the framework of its sustainability and CSR programs.