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Greece says ‘No’ to Gucci Fashion Show at Acropolis

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council has rejected Gucci's request to host a fashion show at the Acropolis this summer.

GB Roof Garden and Tudor Hall Win at 2017 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards

The GB Roof Garden and Tudor Hall restaurants in Athens proudly received accolades at the 2017 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards glitzy ceremony held recently.

Fresh Hotel First to Go Bike-Friendly in Athens

Fresh Hotel is the first Athens hotel to receive a special sticker indicating that it welcomes bicycle lovers and certifying that it has the facilities to accommodate their needs.

Eurowings Adds New Greek Destinations to Summer 2017 Schedule

Eurowings, a member of the Lufthansa Group, will launch flights this summer to the Greek destinations of Lesvos, Samos, Mykonos, Karpathos and Santorini.

Commission: Greek Economy Showing Signs of Sustained Recovery

The Greek economy is showing signs of sustained recovery, according to the European Commission's Winter 2017 Economic Forecast for Greece.

Greek Hospitality Sector Welcomes 5-star Hotel Boom

Greece’s hospitality industry is seeing all the more 5-star hotels at major destinations across the country, offering visitors high quality services and at the same time attracting higher income travelers.

Yiannis Retsos to Run for SETE Presidency

Yiannis Retsos, president of the Hellenic Hotel Federation, will run in the upcoming elections for the presidency of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Gucci Wants to Host Fashion Show at the Acropolis

Luxury fashion brand Gucci is asking Greece's Central Archaeological Council (KAS) for permission to host a fashion show at the Acropolis in Athens in June.

Mitsis Hotels Announces Sofitel Athens Upgrade, Expansion to Mykonos

The Sofitel Athens Airport hotel is set to undergo extensive modernization works in the upcoming period, Mitsis Hotels & Resorts announced recently.

MITT: Russia’s Best-attended Travel Show Returns in March

Some 28,000 travel professionals and 1,600 exhibitors are expected at this year's Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition – MITT in Russia.

TourHotel’s Arion Athens Unveils New Meeting Space

The Arion Athens, a modern boutique hotel, recently unveiled a new multi-functional space to host meetings, events and conferences.

Spyrou Philoxenia Grows Pelion Portfolio With Addition of ‘Iris Guesthouse’

Spyrou Philoxenia, a hotel management company in Greece, recently announced the addition of the Iris Guesthouse to its management portfolio.

Emirates Opens Access to Premium Lounges at Dubai Airport

Emirates has launched an additional privilege to extend the usage of its luxury lounges at Dubai Airport to its Loyalty Programme members and their guests.

Tango and Passion… at Athens International Airport!

A group of tangueros will put Athens Airport visitors and passengers in Valentine’s mood through a show celebrating the "reflections" of Argentinean tango.

Minister Kountoura Calls for United Stand for Greek Tourism

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura called on sector professionals and the country's productive forces to cooperate more closely to strengthen Greek tourism.

Visitor Numbers Up for HORECA 2017 Expo

The 12th International Hotel, Restaurant and Cafe Show HORECA opened its doors at the Metropolitan Expo Center in Athens with a rise in visitor numbers.

Athens Ranks Among Top 5 Best European Destinations for 2017

Athens is fourth Best European Destination for 2017, according to the results of an online competition by the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization.

Greek Hoteliers Discuss Challenges at 6th General Assembly

Greek hoteliers discussed the challenges of the industry during the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' 6th general assembly on Friday.

ETC: European Tourism Shows Modest Growth in 2016

European tourism demand continues to grow and proves resilient to safety and security challenges and political turmoil, says the European Travel Commission.

GNTO President Spyros Alexiou Resigns

Spyros Alexiou, the president of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), has resigned from his position, it was announced on Friday.