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Heraklion Chamber Taps into Culinary Heritage for Sustainable Tourism

The Heraklion Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Crete, has approved funds for the region’s participation in the Regional Culinary Heritage Europe network’s MEDFEST program which taps into local culinary tradition for the creation of sustainable tourist destinations.

Rise in Numbers @ Greek Destinations Over Holidays

Traditional winter destinations across Greece welcomed a rise in visitors over the holidays while tourism professionals are already speaking of positive pre-bookings for the the summer ahead.

Eurowings: New Flights to US in 2017

Eurowings is continuing the expansion of its long-haul offering to the United States and will double the number of routes to North America by July 2017.

Premier Luxury Mountain Resort in Bansko Wins ‘Best Ski Hotel’ Title

The Premier Luxury Mountain Resort in Bansko won the award of "Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel 2016" in the fourth World Ski Awards that took place in Austria.

Migrant Influx Crushes Greek Island Tourism Hopes

The North Aegean islands bearing the brunt of the refugee crisis for over a year now are seeing their tourism industry crumble as hopes of any improvement are gradually dying out.

Athens Doctors Say ‘Guardian’ Story a Blow to Greece’s Health Tourism

The Athens Medical Association (ISA) is calling on the government to immediately step up efforts to put the Greek health system in order, following a shameful report in the Guardian this week titled ‘’Patients Who Should Live are Dying: Greece's Public Health Meltdown’’.

Alonissos @ the Top: Among 100 Sustainable Destinations

The Greek island of Alonissos, in the Aegean Sea, has been nominated again among the world’s leading sustainable destinations.

German Traveler Interest Recovering

Greek tourism professionals are welcoming what appears to be a revival of German traveler interest in Greek destinations with talk of a 6 percent rise in pre-bookings for the upcoming summer as Germany’s consumer confidence is expected to show signs of improvement this month.

New Year Brings New Taxes to Greek Isles

If you're traveling to the Greek islands of Ios, Amorgos, Skopelos, Folegandros, Kythnos, Serifos, Sikinos, Anafi, Kimolos, Iraklia Donoussa Thirasia, Schinoussa, Koufonissia, then be ready to pay more for accommodation, fuel as well as basic food staples.

Greece Bets on Tourism, Ready for Challenges

Tourism professionals are seeing efforts pay off with data indicating a steady growth and plenty of room for improvement in 2017, according to the latest Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) data.

TTG Says Greece Top Search for Summer Travel

It may still be snowing in most of Europe, but eager holidaymakers are making plans for the summer ahead and Greece appears to be a favourite choice, according to UK travel magazine TTG.

Spyrou Philoxenia Adds Third Hotel in Pelion to Portfolio

Spyrou Philoxenia recently announced the addition of the "Aglaida Hotel & Apartments" in Tsagarada, Pelion, to its portfolio.

Kavala’s Oceanis Hotel Revamped & Ready for Action

The Oceanis Hotel, in the heart of Kavala, northern Greece, has opened its doors and is ready for business following extensive renovation works, its management announced.

Turkish Airlines Inaugurates Havana and Caracas Flights

Turkish Airlines recently inaugurated its Havana and Caracas flights from Istanbul, increasing its destinations in the Americas to 17.

Δωρεάν ξεναγήσεις του Δήμου Αθηναίων: Ιανουάριος – Μάρτιος 2017

Η αγαπημένη συνήθεια των Αθηναίων, το πρόγραμμα των δωρεάν ξεναγήσεων, επιστρέφει για το τρίμηνο Ιανουάριος – Μάρτιος 2017.

Greece Condemns New Year’s Eve Massacre in Istanbul Nightclub

Greece on Sunday condemned the mass shooting that took place at a New Year’s Eve party in a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey.

2017 is the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

In 2017 tourism representatives will have 12 months to celebrate and promote the contribution of the tourism sector to building a better world.

Greece: Autumn 2016 Tourism Performance Reduces Seasonality

Greece's increased tourist arrivals during the autumn months this year indicate a reduction in the country's seasonality, according to SETE Intelligence.

Privatization Deal of Kassiopi Plot on Corfu Completed

The privatization of the plot at Kassiopi, Corfu, has been completed and will pave the way for a major tourism investment that adds up to some 100 million euros.

Greece Among Countries with Most Powerful Passports for Traveling

Greek passport holders are among the most privileged in the world, according to Arton Capital's Passport Index.