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Greek Ports Fail to Attract Cruise Tourism, Miss Out on €1.3bn Yearly

Greek ports have failed to draw in cruise travel despite the lifting of cabotage restrictions and are missing out by 1.3 billion euros in annual revenue, a report by Athens-based non-profit research organisation diaNEOsis revealed recently.

European Airport Industry Comes to Athens for 26th ACI Europe General Assembly

The European airport industry will gather in Athens during June 20-22 for the 26th ACI Europe General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition hosted by Athens International Airport (AIA).

Glyfada ‘i-Bike’ Rental Scheme Takes Off

The coastal suburb of Glyfada, southern Athens, has launched its new rent-a-bike scheme titled "i-bike".

Anemi Jazz Festival to Kick Off on Folegandros

The Greek island of Folegandros is bringing jazz to its shores with the Anemi Jazz Festival on July 28-30 aspiring to become a unique opportunity to bring people closer through music.

European Music Day 2016: Concerts, Activities and Events in 37 Greek Cities

Thirty-seven cities in Greece will celebrate the 17th edition of European Music Day through a series of concerts, activities and events, aiming to pass a strong message of optimism, unity and cooperation.

Escaping to Crete… with ‘Le Figaro’

From the wild terrain of Sfakia and the deep blue Lybian Sea to the footpaths of Chania, the Monastery of St John and the turquoise waters of the Balos Lagoon, Le Figaro journalist Maud Vidal-Naquet collected plenty of travel tid-bits to lure visitors to the Greek island of Crete.

Pioneering Greeks – ‘Wise Greece’, the Organization that Promotes Greek Products & Supports the Unprivileged

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Wise Greece, a non profit organization operating as a social enterprise with a double mission: to promote Greek products and support unprivileged people and institutions simultaneously.

Greece Country Brand Running Low, Study Says

Days after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pledged to double spending on the promotion of Greece abroad, adding that the country brand is its “intangible asset”, a study by Canada’s Carleton University reveals that Greece’s brand name is no longer opening doors to business.

2016 Holy Spirit Monday Holiday: The Greeks Opt for Halkidiki

Halkidiki leads the top 10 destinations preferred by the Greeks for the upcoming Holy Spirit Monday holiday, according to data from Trivago.

100 Dutch Bloggers to Visit 100 Greek Destinations

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) office in the Netherlands has decided to exploit the wide-ranging impact of travel blogs and social media in order to target more visitors and attract them to Greece.

Experts Say EgyptAir Flight Fragments Found in Mediterranean

Wreckage of EgyptAir Flight MS804 which disappeared from radars half an hour before its scheduled landing in Cairo last month killing 66 people on board seems to have been identified in the Mediterranean Sea by a survey vessel.

Ios Treks Uncover Cycladic Island’s Natural Secrets

Besides its beautiful beaches and shores, the Greek island of Ios also boasts a wide variety of natural wonders which can now be visited through a newly established trekking network.

Olympus Terra Boutique Hotel Welcomes All to Larissa

The Olympus Terra Boutique Hotel in Larissa has opened its doors to the public ready to welcome travelers and offer only the best.

SPG Moment: Starwood Preferred Guests Have ‘Dinner in the Sky’ of Athens

Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, organized in early June and for the second year in a row, a memorable SPG Moment in the heart of Athens: an exclusive dinner at the unique restaurant "Dinner in the Sky" for 22 SPG Members Gold & Platinum.

Interview: Meet Dimitris Karampampas, the new executive chef at Melia Athens

The Melia Athens, a member of Melia Hotels International, has introduced a new executive chef to the dining scene of the Greek capital. Dimitris Karampampas, a young, energetic and creative chef, has joined Melia's philosophy in delivering the best experiences to guests in Athens.

GTP Bets on ‘New Blood’, Welcomes Students, Shares Secrets of the Greek Travel Trade

The GTP | DANAE Group, actively promoting Greece, its tourism offerings and supporting the sector’s professionals with its wide range of products for four decades, welcomed students from IEK New York, member of the New York College Group, recently to show them the ropes and...

Historic Hotels of Europe Opens Voting for 2017 Excellence Awards

Historic Hotels of Europe (HHE) is inviting past guests and discerning travellers to vote in its fifth annual awards, honouring excellence among almost 500 historic hotels in 18 European countries.

Spreading the Word About Greece to Cost €10m

Promoting Greece abroad and boosting the country’s image is a top priority for the government, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday, adding that he will double the given budget to 10 million euros to achieve the best results for both the economy and society.

Kountoura to Represent Greece at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas will represent the Greek Government at the 20th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) that will take place June 16-18 in Russia.

Greek Travel Agents Federation Expresses Concern Over Civil Aviation Workers Strike Next Week

The federation of Greek travel agents, fedHATTA, has expressed concerns about the five-day strike announced for next week by the union representing the staff of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority and which is expected to affect both domestic and international flights.