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Lingering Debt Talks Keep Greece Tourism Officials Alert

Greek tourism officials are expressing concerns that constantly stalled bailout negotiations are bound to take a toll on the sector particularly now, the beginning of the summer booking season.

Greek Mayors Request Meeting with PM Tsipras to Discuss Refugee Issue

The mayors of five Greek islands that are under pressure due to refugee flows have requested to meet with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras next week in Athens.

Shakin’ the Blues Away: Greece a Top ‘Sunshine Saturday’ Choice

Saturdays in January are the busiest booking days of the year, according to a recent survey carried out by travel operator TUI Group.

Bank of Greece: Foreign Visitors Up, Travel Receipts Down in Jan-Sep 2016

The number of non-resident inbound visitors to Greece increased by 6.1 percent but travel receipts decreased by 7.9 percent, according to Bank of Greece data concerning the developments in the balance of travel services for January-September 2016.

Greece’s Steep Taxes, Tedious Bureaucracy Push Film Producers Away

High taxes and bureaucratic hurdles are still turning away international filmmakers who may want to carry out productions in Greece.

Turkish Airlines Not Involved in Plane Crash

As a correction to mistaken information in the media, Turkish Airlines released a statement on Monday saying that it was not involved in an accident in a village in Kyrgyzstan.

Documenta 14 Contemporary Art Show Ready to ‘Learn from Athens’

One of the world’s leading contemporary arts shows, the “documenta 14: Learning from Athens”, is set to kick off in Athens on April 8 and run through to July 12, bringing the Greek capital into the international spotlight.

Hilton Athens Revamps Website

The Hilton Athens rang in the new year with the launch of its revamped website to further enhance the browsing experience of guests.

EFEA 2017: Events Industry Professionals Get Ready to do Business in St. Petersburg

Russian and international events industry professionals are getting ready to attend the Europe+Asia Event Forum (EFEA) 2017 in the PetroCongress Congress Centre in St. Petersburg during January 18-20.

ITB Berlin 2017 to Hold Two Speed Dating Events

ITB Berlin 2017 will hold two speed dating events that will enable buyers and bloggers to establish valuable links with exhibitors from around the world.

Discover Naxos… from the Viewpoint of Aqua Vista Hotels

Aqua Vista Hotels presents the Apricot & Sea Luxury Suites on Naxos, a hotel where the character of the Cyclades is combined with luxurious amenities for an ideal island getaway.

TUI: German Tourists Choose Greece Over Turkey for Summer 2017 Holidays

Greece has replaced Turkey as the second most popular destination for German tourists, according to tour operator TUI Germany.

Amnesty Int’l Calls for Action, Refugees Held Hostage by Failed EU Policy

Amnesty International has launched an online campaign aiming to put pressure on the European Commission to ensure that refugees are moved off the Greek islands.

Greek Aegean Islet Plan Irks Turkey

The Turkish foreign ministry recently reacted to Greek government plans to make dozens of Greek islets in the Aegean inhabitable.

Interview – Theresa Cissell: ‘Qatar Airways Aims to Boost Tourism Growth in Greece’

Qatar Airways new Country Manager for Greece and Cyprus, Theresa Cissell, talks to GTP and gives details on the airline's plans concerning Athens.

Acropolis Museum Presents Portrait of Emperor Hadrian

The Acropolis Museum is honoring the anniversary of the 1900 years since the ascent to the throne of Emperor Hadrian, a friend and benefactor of Athens.

ITB Berlin Convention 2017 to Focus on Geopolitical Crises, Artificial Intelligence, Travel Safety

All the latest topics ranging from geopolitical crises and disasters to artificial intelligence will be discussed at the ITB Berlin Convention in March at Messe Berlin in Germany.

Serres to Host Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum

Serres in Greece will host the 1st Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum in May with the participation of 17 countries, 42 panelists and 500 delegates.

Hellas Filmbox Takes Berlin… with the Best Greek Cinema

German cinema lovers will have a chance to indulge in Greek film productions during the Hellas Filmbox Berlin festival in the German city on January 18-22.

Demy to Represent Greece in 2017 Eurovision Song Contest

Greek singer Demy will represent Greece at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev, Ukraine.