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Greek Tourism Professionals Introduced to E-commerce Gateway to China: Alibaba

Greek trade and tourism entrepreneurs, keen on opening up to the Chinese market, were introduced to the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, a Chinese company active in consumer-to-consumer, business-to-consumer and business-to-business sales services via web portals.

SETE: Greece’s Jan.-Aug. 2016 Incoming Traffic Marks Upturn

Incoming traffic through Greece’s main airports escalated in the first eight months of the year up by 6.5 percent or by an additional 753,000 arrivals, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said on Wednesday.

Greece’s Asset Body Chief Says ‘Matter of Time’ Before Waterways Operate

Waterways on Corfu, Paxi and Patra are set to operate immediately, Public Assets Management Fund (TAIPED) President Stergios Pitsiorlas said this week.

‘Dinner in the Sky’ in Athens to Say Goodbye for the Winter

“Dinner in the Sky" on October 5 will say farewell for the winter, after having offered the most unique and special meals - at a height of 50 meters - to more than 3,000 visitors from over 72 countries.

Sky Express to Launch Athens-Chios Service

Sky Express will launch flights from Athens to the Northeastern Aegean island of Chios as of October 1.

Etihad Airways Teams Up with Luxury Brand Jimmy Choo

Etihad Airways, the official airline of New York Fashion Week, has extended its commitment to the global fashion industry by collaborating with iconic luxury brand Jimmy Choo.

Με απόλυτη επιτυχία ολοκληρώθηκε το Tinos Marble Trail Exomeria

Ολοκληρώθηκε με απόλυτη επιτυχία στις 4 Σεπτεμβρίου το Tinos Marble Trail Exomeria με 233 συμμετέχοντες σε 4 διαδρομές.

Greek Airports See 8.1% Increase in Passengers in January-August

Passenger traffic through Greece's airports posted an increase of 8.1 percent year-on-year during the January-August period.

TUI Extends Tourism Season on Kos

TUI Germany has announced that it will expand its programme for the Greek island of Kos with additional seats until the end of October.

Greek PM Pledges Emergency Support After Thasos Fires

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has pledged to cover 80 percent of damages to homes and businesses on the island of Thasos after wild fires on four fronts destroyed large parts of land over the weekend.

TripAdvisor Ranks Acropolis Museum Among Best in World and Europe

The Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, is the ninth best in the world and fifth best in Europe, according to travel website TripAdvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice awards for museums.

Access to Athens Mass Transport with Smart Cards in 2017

The Athens Urban Transport Organization (OASA) has announced that it will begin to issue smart cards as of 2017 for commuters using buses, trolleys and trams and by summer for travel on the metro and electric railway.

AEGEAN Shows Travellers Greek Hospitality with ‘Filepse Tous’ Scheme

AEGEAN once again is offering travellers a real treat via its special hospitality scheme, "Filepse Tous", which sees Greek nationals choosing gifts for foreign passengers travelling home on the airline.

Porto Carras Grand Resort Boasts 1st Bike Friendly Hotels in Greece

In tune with the changing trends and new demands, Porto Carras Grand Resort hotels Meliton and Sithonia are the first in Greece to receive “Bike Friendly Hotel” accreditation.

Greek Star Singer Antonis Remos Takes Nikki Beach Porto Heli by Storm

The night of September 9 was one to remember when Greek superstar Antonis Remos took the stage at the Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli.

UK Bosses Talk Brexit on First Day of WTM London 2016

World Travel Market London will host a session of senior executives to discuss the implications of Brexit on the UK inbound and outbound travel in a high-profile panel session at this year's event in November.

To «Navarino Challenge 2016» ολοκληρώθηκε αφήνοντας τις καλύτερες εντυπώσεις!

Το «Navarino Challenge 2016» ολοκληρώθηκε με απόλυτη επιτυχία για 4η συνεχή χρονιά επιβεβαιώνοντας τον τίτλο της κορυφαίας διοργάνωσης αθλητικού τουρισμού στην Ελλάδα, προσφέροντας μοναδικές στιγμές και δημιουργώντας σπουδαίες αναμνή...

Greece: Creating New Wealth and its Fairer Distribution Top Tsipras’ Agenda

Creating new wealth and ensuring a fairer distribution of revenues through innovation, research and competitiveness were the goals set by Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras during his keynote address at the 81st Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF).

Kountoura: Greek Tourism on Track Despite Challenges

Despite this year's challenges due to geopolitical developments and unpleasant events in Europe and neighboring countries, Greece's tourist numbers are showing a positive trend, according to Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Greece’s Last-minute Call to Tourists via #nowisthetime Promo

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is sending out a last-minute call to travelers and holidaymakers to visit Greece while the summer is still here through its “Now is the Time” online campaign and contest.