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Pioneering Greeks: Dimitris Steinhauer, Creator of ‘Skinos’ Mastiha Spirit

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Dimitris Stainhauer, an entrepreneur who conquered the international markets with a spirit made from a product found exclusively in Greece: the Mastiha of Chios island.

International Community Condemns Nice, France, Attack

A wave of international condemnation followed Thursday's attack in Nice, France, that left at least 84 people dead, 18 in critical condition and injured many.

Greek Rail Company TRAINOSE Sold for 45 Million Euros

Greece's privatization agency TAIPED on Thursday announced that Italy’s state railway company Ferrovie dello Stato was the preferred investor for the acquisition of the 100 percent of the shares of rail company TRAINOSE.

Last-Minute Bookings to Make or Break 2016 Tourism for Greece

While incoming air traffic to Greece for the January-June period marked a 4.9 percent increase, up by 278,000 arrivals, inbound road traffic dropped by 7.4 percent at a loss of about 337,000 arrivals compared to the same period in 2015.

Athens Ledra Hotel Auction Postponed

The auction of the Athens Ledra Hotel has been postponed to September, after no bidders came forward on Wednesday, July 13.

Ancient Milos Theatre Gets Makeover, Back as a ‘Beacon of Culture’

The ancient marble theater on the Greek island of Milos is back in action after undergoing six years of restoration works.

East Aegean Isles Top GNTO Promo Agenda

Topping its agenda of priority destinations, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has planned a series of fam trips in efforts to restore the image of the Eastern Aegean islands, which have suffered damage due to ongoing media coverage of the refugee crisis.

Amadeus Hellas and Greek Travel Partners Celebrate Two-year Anniversary of ‘Selling Connect Platform’

Over 450 executives from the Greek travel industry attended the glamorous party Amadeus Hellas hosted last week in Athens to celebrate the two-year anniversary of launching the "Selling Connect Platform" solution.

NJV Athens Plaza Presents the ‘Pastry Spot by Dionisis Alertas’

Having worked together for over a year, the NJV Athens Plaza and the Chef Patissier Dionisis Alertas decided to take their cooperation to the next level with the opening of the "Pastry Spot by Dionisis Alertas".

Qatar Airways Wins ‘World’s Best Business Class’ at 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards

Qatar Airways proudly accepted three separate accolades at the 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards held recently at the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.

Modernized Rigas Hotel on Skopelos Ready to Offer the Best

Located on the lush island of Skopelos, the Rigas Hotel underwent major renovation works under the guidance of prominent Greek-Australian architect Nikos Chatzigiannakis and landscape architect Christos Mortoglou and is now welcoming visitors with the finest that Greek...

Study: Tourists in Athens are ‘Satisfied Customers’

Ninety-five percent of last year’s visitors in Athens said they would recommend the destination to others, according to the latest study on customer satisfaction presented by the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association.

First Flight from New Paros Airport to Take Off on July 25

The new airport of Paros, expected to handle four times the traffic and contribute to an increase in tourism, strengthen the local economy and create new jobs, is set to open its doors and be fully operational on July 25.

Greek Tourism Enterprise Body GEPOET Talks Business in China

In efforts to promote the interests of its members, the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) explored the potential of working together with Chinese sector professionals during Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ recent visit to China.

ETC: Will Greece Feel the Pinch of the Brexit in the Short-term?

The Brexit inevitably sparks tourism fears concerning air fares and the future of border travel, the European Travel Commission (ETC) notes in its latest report “European Tourism – Trends & Prospects” (Q2/2016).

Greek Rail Workers Continue Strike Until Thursday, July 14

Railway services in Greece will not operate until Thursday, July 14, as employees of the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) and the Proastiakos suburban railway are continuing work stoppages.

UNWTO and Partners Launch e-toolkit to Lower Energy Use in Hotels

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and its partners in the Nearly Zero Energy Hotels (neZEH) initiative have launched a new tool aimed at lowering energy use in hotels.

WTM London 2016: Brexit Brings Exclusive Delegate Discounts on Accommodation, Flights

With the UK Pound Sterling at a record low following the Brexit vote, the move to a three-day event, plus exclusive delegate discounts on accommodation and flights, it has never been cheaper to do business at WTM London 2016.

Costa Navarino to Launch ‘1st Messinia Pro Am’ in February 2017

Costa Navarino, a prime sustainable golf destination in the Mediterranean, will launch an international golf tournament in February 2017: "1st Messinia Pro Am".

HotelBrain, Folli Follie Engage Fans with Mykonos, Tinos Island Hop

With more than 10 million views and 3,500,000 likes, HotelBrain and Folli Follie’s island hopping campaign on the Greek isles of Tinos and Mykonos got the word across as 10 international fashion bloggers and digital influencers spread the word earlier this month through the...