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Interview – Yiannis Retsos: SETE will Give Greek Tourism a Voice in Brussels

SETE President Yiannis Retsos is setting the bar high and moving beyond Greek borders to highlight the importance of Greek tourism.

Greece to be Honored Country at ‘IFT 2018’ Tourism Fair in Belgrade

Greece will be the honored country at Serbia's international tourism fair IFT 2018, to take place in Belgrade between February 22-25.

HAPCO: Greece Must Adopt Conference, MICE Tourism Mentality

The challenges that impede the performance of conference tourism in Greece were analyzed during the recent 8th Panhellenic Conference of HAPCO held in Athens.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Appoints Giorgos Tsakiris as Honorary President

In recognition of his continuing years of dedicated service to the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Giorgos Tsakiris has been appointed Honorary President of the chamber.

EBD: Athens in Top 10 Best European Destinations for 2018

Athens, Greece, once again is in the top 10 Best European Destinations for 2018, according to online votes compiled by the EBD organization.

Greek Conference Organizers Express Concern on EU Privacy Regulation ‘GDPR’

Conference organizers in Greece were recently informed on the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which goes into effect on May 25.

HAPCO: Medical Conferences in Greece May Face New Restriction

Greek professional conference organizers may be up against a restriction to the number of domestic medical congress events they are allowed to organize.

2nd Messinia Pro-Am: Golf Stars Get Ready to Tee Off at Costa Navarino

The 2nd international golf tournament Messinia Pro-Am is getting ready to kick off at Costa Navarino and welcome golfers from 21 countries and four different continents.

Ministry Plans to Support Conference Tourism in Greece

The creation of a conference registry and supporting PCOs are included in the Tourism Ministry's plans to further develop conference tourism in Greece.

Sky is the Limit for Greek Hospitality Management Company SWOT

George Constantinidis, the CEO of SWOT, talks to GTP on the company's efforts to boost the sales and revenue of its hotel partners.

Greece Gets Ready for Major Food Tourism Workshop in 2018 – Interview with WFTA Head Erik Wolf

Erik Wolf, the president of the World Food Travel Association (WFTA), talks to GTP Headlines on the value of food tourism for Greece.

Lampsa Group Adding to Athens Hotel Market

Lampsa Hellenic Hotels SA, owner of the Grande Bretagne and King George, is expected to open a new upscale hotel in the center of Athens in about two years.

‘Greek Tourism Workshop’ Events to Introduce Greece to Arab and Asian Markets in 2018

Greece in 2018 will be promoted to the high-spending markets of India, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon through B2B workshops.

SETE: First Signs for 2018 Greek Tourism Season are Positive

The first signs for the 2018 tourism season in Greece are positive, according to the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Yiannis Retsos.

Goldair Group: Greek Tourism Contributes to Steady Growth Path in 2017

Greece's positive tourism course helped Goldair Group this year maintain its steady growth path, which included the launch of strategic partnerships and significant investments.

Historic Aegli Hotel in Volos Shows that Glamor Never Fades

The historic Aegli Hotel in Volos, Thessaly, recently opened its doors to Greek journalists following an extensive renovation.

Greece to Welcome More ‘Wyndham’ Hotels in 2018

Hospitality giant Wyndham Hotel Group announced that it will continue to expand its presence in Greece in 2018 in collaboration with Zeus International.

Trainose Announces ‘Olympian Trail’ Route for Cruise Passengers in Greece

Railway service operator Trainose will launch the "Olympian Trail" train route, a product aimed to offer cruise passengers in Greece "the trail of a lifetime experience".

Greek ‘Breakfast Basket’ Initiative Introduced at Xenia 2017 Expo

The “Breakfast Basket” initiative of the Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) made its debut during the recent Xenia 2017 hospitality show in Athens.

Volotea Announces New Base in Athens

Volotea, the airline that connects medium and small cities in Europe, announced that it will launch a new base in Athens, Greece, in April 2018.