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Thessaloniki Aiming to Become Sports Tourism Destination Through Marathon Events

Thessaloniki's marathons are gaining acclaim every year and organizers are aiming to place the city on the map of international sports tourism destinations.

Greek Hoteliers Must Cope with Sharing Economy, Millennials, New Technologies

Three parameters are triggering radical changes in the hotel industry, according to the president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Yiorgos Tsakiris.

Hospitality Professionals Applaud Butterfly Stories’ Presentation on Boosting Hotel Restaurant Revenue

Food management and hospitality consultants Butterfly Stories provided valuable tips to hospitality professionals during the 100% Hotel Show in Athens.

Virgin Atlantic Informs Greek Travel Agents on Latest Developments

Virgin Atlantic Airways recently held an event in Athens to inform Greek travel agents on its route network and its Economy, Premium Economy and Upper Class cabins.

Marpunta Village Set for Summer 2018 Opening After Extensive Renovation

Following an extensive two-year renovation, the Marpunta Village Club, on the island of Alonnisos in the Sporades group, is all set to open in summer 2018.

Greece Shows Strong Presence at WTM London 2017 Expo – Photo Report

Greece showed a strong presence during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2017, held November 6-8 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL in London.

Kountoura: Greece Can Tackle ‘Overtourism’ By Attracting Visitors 365 Days a Year

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura was among the main speakers to talk about "overtourism" during the 11th UNWTO/WTM Ministers Summit in London.

Greece to Host Major Int’l Tourism Events in 2018

Greece is getting ready to host two major international tourism events in 2018, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura announced during the WTM London 2017.

Air Mediterranean Links Athens with Europe, Middle East and Africa

Air Mediterranean has announced new flights connecting Athens with London, Stockholm, Jeddah, Baghdad, Casablanca and Khartoum.

Marketing Greece Presents its Next Steps to Support Greek Tourism

Marketing Greece will focus on improving the demand for the Greek tourism product to attract greater visitor spending and overcome seasonality.

Loutraki’s Wyndham & Ramada Resorts See Strong 2017 Season

After enjoying a successful 2017 tourism season, the Wyndham and Ramada resorts in Loutraki are aiming to offer 'a little extra something' next year.

Greek Alternative Tourism in the Spotlight at Nostos 2017 Expo

The international tourism market in October met Greek alternative tourism forms during the Nostos 2017 exhibition held in Nafpaktos, western Greece.

Athens Among Most Popular Destinations in Europe for Qatar Airways

Greece has always been and continues to be one of the most important markets for Qatar Airways, according to the airline's Senior VP Europe, Jonathan Harding.

Xenia Hotel in Nafpaktos to Become Cultural, Conference Center

The Municipality of Nafpaktos has announced plans to transform the historic Xenia hotel into a cultural and conference center.

Milos Mayor Aims to Bring Venus de Milo Back to Greece by 2020

The mayor of Milos, Gerasimos Damoulakis, has launched a campaign aiming for the Venus de Milo statue to be returned to the Greek island by 2020.

Controversial ‘Stayover Tax’ Expected to Impact Greek Hotel Sector, Economy

Greece's economy and hotel sector are expected to see losses when the so-called "stayover tax" comes into effect in 2018, says a Grant Thornton study.

TUI Invests in Greece: 10 New Hotels and More Cruise Ship Visits

Travel giant TUI plans to expand its presence in Greece by opening 10 new upscale hotels and adding more visits from its cruise ships to Greek ports.

TUI on Greece: ‘We are Here to Stay’

Travel giant TUI is interested in strengthening its investment in destination Greece and extending the country's tourism season.

TUI Introduces Greece Excursion Collection, Hotel Brands to Greek Media

Greek journalists were recently given a taste of the tourism product offered in Greece by TUI Group, Europe's largest tour operator, during a fam trip to the island of Kos.

Interview: ‘Discover the World Greece’ Management Talks Aviation, Tourism

The father-son management of Discover the World Greece talks to GTP Headlines on issues regarding Greek tourism and the aviation sector.