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Athens Hoteliers Launch Cultural Action, Free Theatrical Performances

Theatrical performances of the works of great writers of Greek antiquity will take place free of charge at select archaeological sites and monuments of Athens.

Greek Hospitality Sector Welcomes New Hotels

The hospitality sector in Greece this year is welcoming the opening of new hotels in Athens and in different parts of the country.

TUI Project Aims to Establish Crete as Sustainable Food Destination

The island of Crete is taking its first steps to becoming a sustainable food destination in accordance to an ongoing project by the TUI Care Foundation.

Greece Included in EU’s IdEATE Project for Tourism Training

Greece was introduced to the IdEATE project that aims to improve the skills of tourism workers and thus increase the competitiveness of enterprises in Europe.

Interview – George Athanassiou: ‘Alitalia’s New Athens-Tel Aviv Route Shows Encouraging Results’

The travel market has responded positively to Alitalia's new Athens-Tel Aviv route, according to Alitalia Country Manager for Greece, George Athanassiou.

Greek Tourism Legislation Now Codified, Soon Available Online

All laws and rules involving the Greek tourism sector, dating back to over 100 years, have been brought together and codified.

Interview – Amadeus VP for NECSE Region Gives Outlook for 2017, Talks Key Trends and Greek Market

Amadeus is celebrating its 30th year of business and VP NECSE Region Joost Schuring talks to GTP on the company's milestones, the Greek market and lists a number of key trends taking center stage in travel in 2017.

Greek Hotels Constantly on the Upgrade, Study says

Hotels in Greece are constantly being upgraded, according to the annual study of the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP).

Andreadis Passes Leadership Torch for Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE)

Andreas Andreadis has stepped down from leading the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), where he served as president since 2011.

Interview – Yiannis Mattheos: ‘Yachting Tourism Contributes to Santorini’s Image as Year-round Destination’

Yiannis Mattheos, the CEO of Caldera Yachting, talks to GTP and underlines the importance of yachting tourism to the local economy of Santorini.

GEPOET Requests End of Intercity Bus Transport Monopoly in Greece

GEPOET has requested for the government to work towards the full liberalization of the country’s regular domestic and intercity bus routes, which are currently operated by "one of the few monopolies that still exists" in Greece.

Tourists to Walk Through Greek Culture on the ‘Epirus Trail’

The Region of Epirus is aiming to offer visitors a chance to experience the destination's history by walking on the Epirus Trail, a 400-kilometer footpath.

Wyndham Expands Presence in Greece, Announces Four Hotel Openings by 2018

Wyndham Hotel Group will expand its presence in Greece with the opening of four hotels by 2018 in collaboration with Zeus International.

Greece @ ITB 2017 – Photo Report by GTP

Following its participation in this year's ITB Berlin exhibition, Greece is expecting its 2017 tourism numbers to see a rise from the German market.

Kos: Neptune Hotels to Host Real Madrid Foundation’s Campus Experience in Summer 2017

Neptune Hotels on Kos will host the Real Madrid Foundation’s Campus Experience this summer, it was announced during the ITB Berlin travel trade show.

TUI: Crete to Become Model Destination for Sustainable Food on Holiday

The TUI Care Foundation and Futouris have launched a joint project on Crete that aims to link the most important economic factors of the Greek island - tourism and agriculture.

Scoot Picks Athens as its First European Destination

Scoot, a subsidiary of the Singapore Airlines Group, will expand into Europe from June 20 with four flights a week between Singapore and Athens.

WTM 2016: Santikos Collection Launches Revamped Marpunta Village to the UK Market

The family owned Santikos Collection, best known for their hotels on the island of Skiathos, launched another of their properties to the UK market during the recent World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016.

Mideast Travel: Greece Lost 10,000 Arrivals from Iran Due to ‘Selective’ Visa Issuance in Tehran

Athens-based Mideast Travel is claiming that Greece this year will see a significant reduction of tourist arrivals from Iran due to "acts and omissions" of the Greek Embassy in Tehran.

Jet Airways Comes Closer to Greek Travel Agents

There is plenty of demand for travel from India to Greece, Jet Airways' new Vice President Europe Continental & Americas Gilbert George said recently in Athens.