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Out of the Blue Resort Opens ‘Escape Rooms’, Invites All to Uncover Mysteries

Aiming to stay close to new entertainment trends, the Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort, located in Heraklio, Crete, has created and opened three live-action escape rooms on the hotel's premises and invites guests to solve mysteries by putting together puzzles and clues.

In[n]Athens Hotel Appoints Social Mind to Handle Digital Activity

Thessaloniki-based digital marketing company Social Mind has been selected by In[n]Athens Hotel to handle its social media accounts and manage its online communication.

UEFA EURO 2016: Turkish Airlines Launches ‘Meet Europe’s Best’ Campaign

Turkish Airlines, the Official Airline Partner to UEFA EURO 2016, has announced the full details of its "Meet Europe’s Best" campaign, which includes the launch of television commercials, unique plane liveries, ticket giveaways and a dedicated microsite.

Miraggio Marina & Spa Splendor Takes Halkidiki by Storm

Whether it’s the state-of-the-art marina or the top-notch hospitality, the Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki, is opening its doors on May 27 with a big bang.

SETE Appoints Kalliopi Andriopoulou as New Memberships Officer

Kalliopi Andriopoulou was recently appointed to the position of Memberships Officer in the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Incredible Edibles @ Athens Street Food Fest this Weekend

It’s all about eating, meeting and fun at the Athens Street Food Festival which kicks off on Friday and runs through to May 29 at the old depot (Pireos & Emrou sts) in Gazi.

Eurogroup: Greece Gets New Lease on Life, Tourism, Business Sectors Relieved

Greece clinched additional loans from its international creditors to the tune of 10.3 billion euros on Wednesday, while Eurogroup finance ministers agreed to offer debt relief extending the repayment period and capping interest rates.

Greece Extends Pilot Program Granting Visas on Islands for Visitors Arriving from Turkey

The pilot program for the issuing of visas to tourists coming from Turkey to the border entry points of the islands of the Eastern Aegean will be extended for one year.

Greece Hoists ‘Blue Flags’ at 430 Beaches Countrywide

With 430 beaches and nine marinas, Greece clinched third spot during the 1st International "Blue Flags" Awards ceremony held in Halkidiki on Wednesday, at the Porto Carras Grand Resort.

Europa Nostra Awards 2016: Greece Collects Two EU Prizes for Cultural Heritage

The winners of the 2016 EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards, Europe’s top honour in the field, were celebrated on Tuesday during a high-profile event at the Zarzuela Theatre in Madrid. Greece received two awards in the “Conservation” category.

Louis Hotels’ Cyprus Units Get New Look

Nausicaa Beach, The King Jason Protaras and St Elias Resort - all members of the Louis Hotels group - in Cyprus have received a total makeover ahead of the summer season and are ready to offer guests the finest in quality accommodation.

European Travel Agents Meet in Slovenia

The European Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ECTAA) will meet in the European Green Capital 2016, Ljubljana, Slovenia, on Wednesday, May 25, for its semi-annual meeting.

Greece Wineries ‘Open Doors’ to Intoxicating Taste Experience

Wine lovers and bon viveurs will have the chance to indulge on May 28-29, when wineries and vineyards across Greece open their doors to the public for an intoxicating wine and dine experience.

World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016: ‘Harder to Win than Ever’

Responsible Travel on Wednesday released the select 75 organisations longlisted for the 2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards to be announced at WTM London.

Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου: Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Ειδίκευσης στην Στρατηγική Τουριστικής Ανάπτυξης & Hospitality

Το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα «Σχεδιασμός, Διοίκηση και Πολιτική του Τουρισμού» του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου απονέμει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Ειδίκευσης, στις εξής κατευθύνσεις: Α. Στρατηγική Τουριστικής Ανάπτυξης και Β. Διοίκηση Φιλοξενίας...

BoG: March Travel Surplus Down, Incoming Russian Travelers to Greece Grow by 523.6%

The balance of travel services dropped in March to 62 million euros from 64 million euros recorded in the same month last year, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said on Monday.

Greek Gov’t Eyeing New Round of Airport Concessions

The Greek government is examining the possibility of a second round of airport concessions to be undertaken by a new body which will oversee the use and management of state property previously controlled by the finance ministry.

Greek-Egyptian Forum Paves Way for Further Tourism Cooperation

Boosting tourism cooperation between Greece and Egypt was at the forefront of a forum held in Cairo on Monday, which brought together professionals from both countries to explore partnerships.

Greece’s Peloponnese Tops Lonely Planet’s 2016 ‘Best in Europe’ List

The Peloponnese in Greece is the number one European destination that travellers need to see in 2016, according to Lonely Planet's 'Best in Europe' top 10 list.

Revamped ‘The Grove Seaside Hotel’ in Drepano, Nafplio, Opens its Doors

Argolida in the Peloponnese has got a fresh addition to its hotel portfolio, located only 10 km from the city of Nafplio, on the beach of Drepano. Introducing the four-star "The Grove Seaside Hotel".