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Piraeus Chamber Wary of Brexit Backlash on Greek Tourism, Trade

The dwindling rate of the British pound and the possibility of imposed customs duties may impact foreign trade between Greece and the UK, leading to a potential loss of some 2.3 billion euros and of 2 billion euros in tourism, the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PPCI)...

Hey Traveler, After UK EU Dropout Think About This…

Brexit and its repercussions is all over the news after last Thursday’s decision by UK voters to leave the EU behind and go it alone. But what can a traveler to much-loved London and other British destinations now expect?

PayPal, Data Insight: Russian Travelers Have a Soft Spot for Greece

It seems that Russian vacationers have a soft spot for Greece and the numbers are growing according to a recent online study by PayPal and Data Insight which bears this out with the number of Russian tourists visiting this summer expected to rise by up to 70 percent.

Celestyal Cruises and Aegean Miles+Bonus Join Forces

Celestyal Cruises and Miles+Bonus, the Aegean and Olympic Air loyalty program, recently announced their new loyalty program partnership to offer customers even more benefits and unique holiday opportunities.

Tinos Marble Trail Takes Runners through Time, Culture

Get ready to run the "Tinos Marble Trail: Exomeria" to take place on September 4 in and around the traditionally preserved village of Pyrgos on the Cycladic island of Tinos.

Greece’s Saronic Islands Welcome Chamber Music Festival for Sixth Year

The Saronic Chamber Music Festival, an annual meeting for an international ensemble of world-class musicians, is returning for the sixth year with concerts on the islands of Galatas, Spetses, Hydra, Poros, and for the first time, Kythera.

Porto Carras Scoops Five Wins at World Luxury Spa Awards 2016

Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki won five awards at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2016 held recently at the Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina in Switzerland.

‘Art by Heart’… for the Passionate on Show at Hydra

Making art means being close to the heart… and that’s what the “El Cuor no se Vende” show is all about at Hydra’s Historical Archives Museum from July 1 to August 31.

Greece: Last Minute Bookings May ‘Pay’ Brexit Price

The president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, expects last minute bookings to Greece to be affected from the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union.

Brexit: Travel and Tourism Legislation to Remain Unchanged for Now

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said on Friday that travel to, from and within the EU and UK will not be affected in the short term. The statement came after Britain voted to leave the European Union in a referendum on June 23.

ABTA: How will ‘Brexit’ Affect Your Holiday? – Q&A

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has released a very useful Q&A that provides answers to questions regarding the impact of "Brexit" on travel plans.

Europe’s Airports Call for EU and UK Aviation Markets to Remain Integrated

Taking note of the results of the UK referendum on EU membership, European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, has called for the EU and UK aviation markets to remain fully integrated in the future – to safeguard and promote vital air connectivity for consumers as well as continued...

US Journalists to Spread the Word about Rhodes and Kos

The tourism department of the Region of the South Aegean is hosting a press trip for American journalists on the islands of Rhodes and Kos.

Athens Chamber of Tradesmen in Talks with Alibaba to Enter Greece

Representatives from the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, will be visiting Athens in September to hold talks with government officials and local professionals on a future collaboration.

Electra Hotels & Resorts Announces More Key Appointments

Electra Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce new key appointments to its staff prior to the opening of the brand new 5-star hotel "Electra Metropolis" in Athens.

HotelBrain Promotes Mykonos Kitesurfing on Red Bull Wings

Hotel management company HotelBrain joined forces with energy drink Red Bull to promote kitesurfing by hosting world champion Gisela Pulido at the Mykonos Waves Hotel recently.

Hellenic Seaways Announces New Board of Directors

Greek coastal ferry operator Hellenic Seaways recently announced its new Board of Directors for a three-year mandate.

Pioneering Greeks – Isidoros Sideridis, Managing Director of SiEBEN

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Isidoros Sideridis, the managing director of SiEBEN, a company that provides innovative IT solutions for enterprises, using the most modern technologies.

UK Votes EU Away, Fears of Domino Effect Linger

Europe appears to be shocked at the decision of UK citizens to leave the EU voting by 51.9 percent for an exit while conservative parties across the 28-member bloc are now calling for referendums in their countries placing European unity at risk.

Wyndham Expands in Europe with First Hotel in Greece

Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company based on number of hotels, has announced that accessible luxury is coming to Athens when the Wyndham Grand Athens, the group's first hotel in Greece, opens in the city centre early next year.