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‘Closer to Greece’: AEGEAN Puts Samos, Ikaria and Lemnos in the Public Eye

AEGEAN’s “Closer to Greece” initiative this month is dedicated to three islands of the northeast edge of the Aegean: Samos, Lemnos and Ikaria. These three “star destinations” will be introduced to all domestic and international passengers.

‘Greek Gastronomy Guide’ Marks Six Months of Taste

It’s true… a person’s heart is through his stomach, and that’s what the Greek Gastronomy Guide is out to do: make you fall in love with Greece not through its picturesque villages, stunning beaches and hospitable people but through its food.

Aqua Vista Hotels Sponsors Summer 2016 Cultural Events on Santorini

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels is participating as a major sponsor of the cultural events scheduled to take place this summer on the island of Santorini.

Athens Airport Goes Green, Hailed for its Initiatives

Committed to protecting the environment, Athens International Airport (AIA) marked World Environment Day last month with a recycling competition for airport employees aiming to raise awareness and encourage recycling across the premises.

Cycladic Cuisine Served Up with Pride at Sifnos Fe(a)st

The Greek island of Sifnos will be holding its annual Festival of Cycladic Gastronomy “Nikolaos Tselementes”, which marks its 10th anniversary this year, bringing foods from the islands to the table on September 8, 9 and 10 at the village of Artemonas.

«Καλοκαίρι στην Αθήνα»: Πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις με ελεύθερη είσοδο

Ο Οργανισμός Πολιτισμού, Αθλητισμού και Νεολαίας του Δήμου Αθηναίων υλοποιεί περισσότερες από 100 εκδηλώσεις σε πλατείες, ανοιχτούς χώρους και θέατρα, που θα είναι ελκυστικές για όλους τους κατοίκους, τα παιδιά, αλλά και τους επισκέπτ...

Greece: Big Tourism Investments in the Pipeline

The Tourism Ministry on Tuesday announced that investment plans for the development of luxury resorts in various Greek destinations were currently being processed in its special "one-stop-shop" service established to facilitate large-scale projects.

Tourism, Infrastructure Top Greece-China Team Work

Tourism and infrastructure will be at the top of the Greece-China agenda of collaborative efforts, Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism Minister Giorgos Stathakis said during a business forum on shipping held in Beijing.

Cosco to Dish Out Extra €500m for Piraeus Investment

Chinese shipping giant Cosco will dish out some 500 million euros over and above the paying price for the port of Piraeus, its managing director, Xu Lirong, said this week during talks with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who is in China on an official five-day visit to...

Crete Rescue Team Dives for a Cleaner Seabed @ Ecoweek 2016

A team of divers from the Crete Rescue Team based in Agios Nikolaos took to the sea on Tuesday, during an underwater cleanup of the seabed on the sidelines of Ecoweek Crete 2016.

‘Travel Trade Athens 2016’ Attracts Industry Wide Interest

As the signature annual trade event for the City of Athens approaches, Travel Trade Athens (TTA) 2016 has caught the attention of foreign and Greek tourism professionals and business executives.

Sofitel Athens Airport Wins Booking.com’s ‘Guest Review Award 2015’

Sofitel Athens Airport was recently recognized as a top performing hotel based on guest reviews as it received the "Guest Review Award 2015" from popular travel website Booking.com.

Porto Carras Grand Resort is a ‘Diamond’ of the Greek Economy

Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki was honored at the prestigious business excellence event "Diamonds of the Greek Economy 2016" held in Athens in late June and attended by the elite of Greek businesses.

LOT Boeing 737 Takes Off with Revamped Cabin Interior

The modernised Boeing 737-400 of LOT Polish Airlines carried out its first Warsaw-London Heathrow route on June 27, giving passengers the chance to experience its cabin upgrade.

ThinkDigital Becomes TripAdvisor’s Exclusive Display Advertising Partner in Greece, Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria

ThinkDigital, part of TDG group of companies, recently announced its exclusive display advertising partnership with TripAdvisor in Greece, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria.

Greek Tourism: Minister Kountoura Expects Positive 2016 Summer Season

Greece's tourism industry is expected to post growth this year, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said on Tuesday during a press conference in Athens.

Greece-China Shake Hands on Culture, Science, Exports & Tourism

With the sale of a majority stake in the Port of Piraeus to Chinese shipping giant Cosco at the center of talks, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras sealed on Monday a number of deals with Chinese officials during his five-day visit this week to Beijing and Shanghai, aiming to...

Athens Riviera Astir Palace Resort Sale Gets Green Light

The Greek Council of State has approved amended plans for the sale of the historic coastal hotel resort Astir Palace to consortium Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund IV LP.

Agios Nikolaos Mayor A. Zervos Says City Planning Means Listening to the Young

In these rapidly changing times, with super speedy communication and even speedier needs, hearing out the younger generations can be the only way to create cities that are functional and friendly, Agios Nikolaos Mayor Antonios Zervos told the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) on the...

Bank Analysts See Potential in Greek Tourism

Tourism traffic to Greece stands to gain in great part from the ongoing insecurity in the surrounding region and the improved visa procedure for Russian and Chinese travelers, according to Alpha Bank analysts.