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WTM London’s LGBT Village Welcomes Madrid and World Pride as ‘Premier Exhibitors’

World Travel Market London has announced the city of Madrid and World Pride - the world’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) event - as key exhibitors in its LGBT Village.

Air New Zealand Goes Hollywood for New Safety Video

Air New Zealand has teamed up with Hollywood actress Anna Faris and New Zealand actor and comedian Rhys Darby for its latest safety video, Safety in Hollywood.

Travelife to Promote ‘Green Hospitality’ at Sustainable Tourism Event in Slovenia

Travelife for Hotels has been chosen as the preferred international sustainability certification programme and event partner to support the flagship sustainable tourism event "Global Green Destinations Day 2016" taking place on September 26 -27 in Slovenia.

Speak Greek Like a Greek @ Glossopolis

Visiting Greece and eager to join in on the local fun? A new e-learning platform aims to teach tourists the Greek they need know to get around town and mingle with the locals.

ΓΕΠΟΕΤ: Επιστολή διαμαρτυρίας για τη χρήση παράπλευρου οδικού δικτύου από τα τουριστικά λεωφορεία

Η Γενική Πανελλαδική Ομοσπονδία Επιχειρήσεων Τουρισμού (ΓΕΠΟΕΤ) διαμαρτύρεται για τα τεράστια γραφειοκρατικά εμπόδια, που δημιουργεί στον κλάδο η απόφαση του Υπουργού Υποδομών, αναφορικά με τον «Kαθορισμό εξαιρέσεων από την απαγόρευση διέλευσης στο παράπλευρο οδικό δίκτυο», στ...

Greece Shines at Rio Olympics Despite Obstacles

Amid the economic crisis and lacking government support, Greece participated in the Rio 2016 Olympics with the smallest delegation in the last two decades and managed through its athletes to shine, securing six medals, 14 participations in Olympic finals, and 12 athletes among...

Inbound Tourists to Greece Drop 1.6% in First Half of 2016

The number of inbound visitors to Greece during the first half of the year dropped by 1.6 percent to 7,446 thousand from 7,566 thousand in the same period of 2015, according to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece.

Greece Taxmen to Snoop through Social Media for Clues of Fraud

Greece’s tax inspectors my soon be probing social media accounts in efforts to track down tax evaders and untrustworthy tax payers.

Oscar-winner Payne Named Honorary Citizen of Aigialeia in Greece

US director Alexander Payne was named honorary citizen of Aigialeia last week during the annual Enoxenia 2016 wine festival, which is taking place August 17-28.

Atrium Villas Offer the Ultimate Skiathos Experience

Dedicated to ensuring the finest accommodation for its visitors, Atrium Villas, on the island of Skiathos, are designed for the seasoned traveler.

Ministry Takes Action to Boost Tourism to Eastern Aegean Isles

In efforts to stimulate tourism to the Eastern Aegean islands hit by the refugee influx the Greek tourism ministry has announced yet another series of incentives including friendlier prices at hotels.

SETE Chief on Twitter: Late Bookings Indicate Good Tourism Season for Greece

The strong last minute demand in bookings to Greece in July indicates a very good tourism season for the next quarter, Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Andreas Andreadis said on Twitter.

Athens’ 2,000-year-old ‘Aerides’ Clocktower Opens to the Public

The 2,000-year-old marble clocktower known as the “Aerides” (meaning winds) in the heart of Athens, in the Roman Agora just north of the Acropolis, will open to the public following extensive restoration works.

Masterchef Italia Cooks Greek Style in Santorini

MasterChef Italia, the Italian version of the popular culinary talent show MasterChef, chose Santorini for an episode of its sixth season.

Eastern Halkidiki Sailing, Diving & Cruising Tops ‘Dodeka’ Promo Project

Eastern Halkidiki’s sailing, diving and cruising offerings are set to be promoted through the Dodeka initiative aimed at attracting tourism all year round to the region.

Greece’s 1st Alternative Tourism Expo in Nafpaktos Come October

Active, explorer and adventure travel options in Greece will take center stage during the 1st Greek Alternative Tourism exhibition to run October 14-17 in the coastal town of Nafpaktos in western Greece.

TEDxAcademy 2016 to ‘Re-imagine Greece’

The TEDxAcademy returns for the 7th year in a row on October 1 to "Re-imagine Greece" at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall.

Emirates Launches New Service from Dubai to Yangon and Hanoi

Emirates has enhanced its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch of a new daily linked service from Dubai to Yangon in Myanmar, and onwards to Hanoi in Vietnam.

Pioneering Greeks: Ilias Kyriazis, Comic Book Writer and Artist

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Ilias Kyriazis, one of the most prominent comic book writers/artists in Greece.

Special Hotel Discounts for Greek Travellers on Samos, Lesvos, Chios, Kos and Leros

The hotel associations of Samos, Lesvos, Chios, Kos and Leros are joining the Tourism Ministry's efforts to boost domestic tourism and are offering Greek travellers special discounts on room prices and accommodation packages.