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Nikki Beach Porto Heli Throws Yacht Party

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli, located near Argos in the Peloponnese, recently held its Yacht Party, another signature event for Nikki Beach Worldwide.

Driver in Custody after Deadly Aegina Speedboat Crash

A 78-year-old man has been arrested on the Saronic Gulf island of Aegina on charges of causing a shipwreck resulting in deaths and involuntary manslaughter.

Sky Express Announces New Routes from Athens, Thessaloniki

Sky Express has announced plans for eight additional new routes to launch from October 1 with weekly frequencies.

Sani Resort Introduces ‘Sani Dunes’… to Open in June 2017

The multi-awarded Sani Resort in the Halkidiki peninsula has announced a 24.2 million euro addition to the group’s roster: the five-star Sani Dunes - to open its doors to adults and children over 12 in June 2017.

Dusk-to-Dawn Full Moon Jam in the Heart of Nisyros’ Volcano

Fifteen Greek musicians will meet for the first time in a 10-hour gig inside a volcano on August 18 on the island of Nisyros, where they will improvise under the full moon until sunrise.

Full Moon Musical Evenings at the Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum has announced that it will celebrate this year’s August Full Moon with special musical evenings.

Shop ’til You Drop at Kalamata ‘White Night’ Event

It’s all about shopping therapy during the fourth White Night (Lefki Nychta) event to take place in the Peloponnesian city of Kalamata on the last Saturday of the month, August 27.

World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 Finalists Announced

Responsible Travel has announced the 13 finalists in the 2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards that will take place at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London in November.

At Least Four Dead in Greek Speedboat Crash Near Aegina

An eight-meter speed craft crashed into a tourist boat on Tuesday killing at least four people and leaving five injured near the Saronic Gulf island of Aegina.

Greek Authorities Urge Tourists to Demand Receipts

Greece’s Secretary General of Public Revenue Giorgos Pitsilis is urging all tourists to demand receipts for products or services as the finance ministry is moving full-speed ahead with over 30,000 inspections by September 30 in efforts to tackle tax evading tourist businesses.

Singapore’s Scoot Comes to Europe: Athens 1st Stop

Singapore Airlines-owned low-cost carrier Scoot will be flying to Europe next June with Athens as its first stop, the company announced on Tuesday.

Free August Full Moon Events Across Greece to Mesmerize

Not one or two but four days of free full moon fun are in store for visitors and locals across Greece in celebration of the August full moon on Thursday, with dozens of archaeological sites and museums including Athens’ Temple of Olympian Zeus, Cape Sounion, the castle town of...

Syros’ 1st Rebetiko Fest ‘Sings’ the Greek Blues

The Cycladic island of Syros will pay tribute to the Greek blues, aka the “rebetiko”, with five days full of music and more during the 1st Rebetiko Festival: Markos Vamvakaris’ Syros to run from August 31 to September 4.

Thailand Rocked by Explosions, UNWTO Condemns Attacks

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Friday strongly condemned the attacks perpetrated in Thailand.

Excessive Taxes Hinder Tourism Development in Greece

The excessive tax burden in Greece, both in terms of direct and indirect taxes, continue to negatively affect the development of the country's tourism and economy in general, according to a study released recently by the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (InSETE).

Business Insider: Santorini Among Destinations with ‘Stunning View’

The Greek island of Santorini is included on a list compiled by Business Insider that reveals 13 of the most stunning views in the world that are "worth the climb" .

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Launches Free Events for the Public

Aiming to keep the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in constant dialogue with the public until its official delivery to the State, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has announced that open events will kick off to give visitors the opportunity to re-discover...

Revitalize in Athens with a Plunge at Anastazia Luxury Suites & Rooms New Pool

Anastazia Luxury Suites & Rooms, located on the outskirts of Athens in amid pine trees in the suburb of Drosia, invites visitors and guests to take a refreshing plunge in its new pool.

Best Western Achieves Record First Semester Bookings, Posts Revenue Increase

Best Western Hotels and Resorts saw a 17 percent increase in overnight stays and revenue in the region of Southeastern Europe, during the first six months of the year.

‘Syros City Trail 2016’ Race Schedule Announced

For the second year running, the Syros City Trail is taking place on the island of Syros. The aim of the run, which will be held on September 3 this year, is to promote the historical and cultural heritage of Ermoupoli, the capital of Syros, via major attractions along the...