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Minister Kountoura in Dubai for Women Leaders Meet

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura represented Greece at the 18th Global Women In Leadership (WIL) Economic Forum, which took place in Dubai recently.

Hiking in Greece: An Alternative Tourism Form Just Waiting to be Developed

Hiking tourism as a factor of tourism development in Greece was presented to Greek tourism professionals and travel agents from abroad, on the sidelines of the Nostos Expo 2016, Greece's first alternative tourism exhibition, held recently in Nafpaktos.

Ryanair Celebrates Carrying 6m Passengers at Athens Airport

Ryanair on October 26 celebrated carrying six million passengers to and from Athens International Airport since its first flight took off from there in April 2014.

Party, Party, Party! WTM London’s Festival Programme Returns

World Travel Market London 2016 has announced the diversity of exhibitors that will be partying in style during WTM London’s Festival programme on Wednesday, November 9, from 5pm to 7pm.

Acropolis Museum Invites Families to Discover Parthenon Gallery on October 28

On the occasion of the Greek national holiday on Friday, October 28, the Acropolis Museum is inviting families with kids from 8 to 12 years old to discover the Parthenon Gallery with the aid of the new backpack “The Parthenon Sculptures”.

Greece Arrival Numbers on the Rise, Revenue Shrinking

Despite growing arrival numbers, Greek tourism has failed to meet expectations with the balance of travel services marking an 8.8 percent drop in the first eight months of 2016 against last year, according to data released by the Bank of Greece.

KEPE: Six Ways to Leave Capital Controls Behind Us

If Greece wants to regain investor confidence, which will in turn attract investment and thus lead to economic recovery, capital controls must become a thing of the past, the Center of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE) said in a report.

Greece to Participate in Expo 2020 Dubai

Greece has signed a letter of intent, confirming that it has joined the countries that have signed up to participate in Expo 2020 Dubai.

Nostos Expo 2016 Shines Spotlight on Alternative Tourism in Greece

For four days, Greece's active, explorer and adventure travel options were promoted to tourism professionals and travel agents from abroad at the Nostos Expo 2016, the first international meeting for alternative tourism in Greece.

ANEK Lines Supports Actions for Greek Coastal Shipping Upgrade

ANEK Lines expressed its support to actions and initiatives that will improve and strengthen the future of coastal shipping in Greece during an event on “Designing the Coastal Shipping Network” held recently at the company’s conference center in Chania, Crete.

Innovation, Solutions, Know-how @ 100% Hotel Show in Greece

This year’s hotel market fair 100% Hotel Show, to kick off on November 25-28 at the MEC Peania, is all about innovation, solutions and know-how.

Blue Palace Resort Honored in Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards

The Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, on Crete, was honored in the Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards for the fourth consecutive year.

Mega Airlines Studies Announces Seminar on Housekeeping

Mega Airlines Studies will hold its annual seminar to help hospitality professionals take their housekeeping department to the next level.

Oman Air Wins ‘Signum Virtutis’ Seal of Excellence

Oman Air was recently awarded the Signum Virtutis, the seal of excellence, from the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2016.

Kountoura Looks to Attract More Tourists from the U.S. to Greece

Aiming to attract more tourists to Greece from the United States, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met and exchanged views with American political figures during her recent visit to Las Vegas to attend the sixth IMEX America trade show.

Greek Tourism Body Urges Investments in Infrastructure

In order for the Greek tourism sector to continue on its path to growth and remain competitive, investments in infrastructure amounting to 6.5 billion euros are required through to 2021, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Ministry to Fund Hub for the Promotion of Greek Culture, Creative Industries

Greece will allocate NSRF funds of 3.7 million euros for the creation of the so-called “Acropole Palace Creative Hub” in Athens to support entrepreneurship.

Four Out of Europe’s Top 10 Worst Airports are in Greece

Four out of the 10 airports in Europe voted as being the worst in 2016 are in Greece, according to travel site sleepinginairports.net.

Caldera Collection Hotel Group Adds Five Members to its Portfolio

The Caldera Collection hotel group has added five hotels to its growing roster of clients.

Greek Travel Professionals ‘Tour’ Lufthansa’s Hub Airports

Greek tourism and travel professionals recently got the "grand tour" of the hub airports of Lufthansa Group airlines at a special event held in Athens.