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Thessaloniki Metro on Track, Expected to be Ready by 2020

Thessaloniki will have a metro system by 2020, said the chairman of Attiko Metro, Yiannis Mylopoulos, on Tuesday.

Attica Region Seeks to Set Up Cultural Tourism Network

The Attica Region is inviting municipalities, organizations and businesses to join in its efforts to develop cultural tourism during a special event on September 28 at the Acropolis Museum amphitheater.

Two Greeks Share 2016 Nansen Refugee Award

Konstantinos Mitragas on behalf of the Hellenic Rescue Team (HRT) and Efi Latsoudi, the human rights activist behind “PIKPA village” on the Greek island of Lesvos, are joint winners of UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award 2016.

Aqua Vista Hotels Hosts Greek Artists Attending Summer Arts Fest on Santorini

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels this summer sponsored and was part of the action of the "Santorini Arts Factory" festival held on the popular Greek island of Santorini.

Volos’ Landmark Aegli Hotel Gets Facelift

The landmark Aegli Hotel in the heart of port town Volos is getting a new lease on life and will open its doors fully to the public in 2017.

Astir Palace’s ‘Arion’ and ‘Westin’ Awarded Green Key Certification

The hotels "Arion, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa" and "The Westin Athens", part of the Astir Palace Resort complex located in the Athenian Riviera, have been awarded with the "Green Key" certification for 2016.

Mideast Travel Wins at World Travel Awards Third Year Running

Mideast Travel has been recognised as Greece’s Leading Destination Management Company for the third year in a row by the World Travel Awards during a glittering ceremony held recently in Sardinia.

Greek Island VAT Hike Not Paying Off

The increase in value-added tax (VAT) on Greek islands has not paid off, according to comparative data examining VAT revenues at 20 island destinations.

Kountoura Points to Alternative Tourism as Next Big Thing

Adventure tourism is the next big thing, according to Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, who added that tapping into new markets will take Greece one step closer to achieving the goals set for the next year.

Mouzenidis’ Red Square Greek Salad Breaks Guinness World Record

It was a colorful record-breaking Greek salad complete with 20 tons of fresh ingredients prepared by over 1,000 volunteers in less than two hours at Russia’s Red Square that made it into the Guinness Book of Records recently.

Goldair Handling Offers a Taste of Luxury at New CIP Lounge at Mykonos Airport

Goldair Handling this summer presented its new luxurious CIP Lounge at Mykonos Airport, which provides premium services to high profile passengers.

HotelBrain Triumphs at 2016 World Travel Awards Europe

Greece's HotelBrain has been recognised as Europe's Leading Hotel Management Company for the second year in succession by the World Travel Awards during the Europe Gala Ceremony 2016 at Forte Village Resort in Sardinia.

MEGA AIRLINES STUDIES: Quality Education for the Tourism Industry

Are you aiming for an international career in the tourism or travel industry or are you already a professional who is seeking for new ways to expand business opportunities? Then MEGA AIRLINES STUDIES is just what you have been looking for.

‘Navarino Challenge 2016’ is Coming Up – Registrations are Closed

Everything is ready for the launch of the popular sports tourism event “Navarino Challenge” that is returning for the fourth consecutive year in Messinia and Costa Navarino on September 9-11.

Thessaloniki Paves Way for ‘Tourist in Your Town’ Initiative

A two-day event to explore alternative forms of tourism will take place in the northern port city of Thessaloniki, on September 6-7, on the American Farm School campus.

Russian Premiere for the International Business Traveller Awards

The Russian edition of the Business Traveller magazine will host the Business Traveller Russia and CIS awarding ceremony for the first time in Russia on September 26 in the Izvestiya Hall.

SETE Says ‘No’ to Hotspots at Greece’s Tourist Destinations

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), representing over 50,000 businesses, is calling on the government to reconsider a plan to construct so-called hotspots, or refugee registration centers, at major tourist locations across the country.

Summer Blow to Greece’s Small Hospitality Businesses, Viability at Risk

Small accommodation businesses active in tourism have taken a blow this year, recording decreased arrivals and overnight stays as well as diminishing revenue, according to the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETKE).

Passenger Traffic up by 10% at Athens Airport in August

Passenger traffic through Athens International Airport (AIA) climbed 10 percent from a year earlier to 2.37 million people in August.

Greek Berkeley Student Wins Oscar for Refugee Crisis Film

Daphne Matziaraki is one of 17 students to win during the 43rd Student Academy Awards competition in Los Angeles this week out of 1,749 submissions, joining the ranks of past winners Pete Docter, Spike Lee and Robert Zemeckis.