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Piraeus Named ‘URBACT Good Practice City’ for Blue Growth Initiative

Piraeus in Greece recently received the title of “URBACT Good Practice City” by URBACT, the EU learning and exchange program for cities.

‘Olympia Golden Beach’ Certified with Travelife Gold Award

The Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa once again received the Travelife Gold Award for applying and further promoting sustainable development practices.

Thassos Excavation Wins Archaeology Award

The French School at Athens and the Greek Culture Ministry received the grand prize in archaeology for excavation works on the island of Thassos.

Halkidiki’s Beaches Top the List of ‘Blue Flags’ in Greece

The Halkidiki peninsula is once again on top of the "Blue Flags" list for 2017 in Greece, with 71 of its beaches awarded.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Honored with EMYA Special Commendation

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion on Crete was recently honored with a Special Commendation at the annual European Museum of the Year Awards (EMYA).

‘Hypnos Contract Beds’ Voted Bed Supplier of the Year by AIS Group

Hypnos Contract Beds was honored with the "Bed Supplier of the Year Award" 2017 by retailers and members of the Associated Independent Stores (AIS).

Greece Ranks 2nd in World for 2017 Blue Flag Beaches

Greece ranked second place in the world, among 47 countries, on the 2017 Blue Flag quality award list for beaches and marinas.

Benaki Museum in Athens Wins 2017 ‘Experts’ Choice Award’

The Benaki Museum in Athens recently won the 2017 Experts' Choice Award by TripExpert, a professional travel review site.

UK Manufacturer ‘Chelsom’ Honored with Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Chelsom has been honored with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the "International Trade" category, in recognition of its outstanding export achievements.

Les Roches Among Top 5 Education Institutions for Hospitality Studies

Les Roches has been ranked among the top 5 higher education institutions worldwide for hospitality and leisure management studies.

Creta Maris Receives ‘Gold Customers Choice Award 2016’ from Apollo Travel

The Creta Maris Beach Resort was honored once again with the “Gold Customers Choice Award 2016” by Nordic tour operator Apollo Travel.

‘Hypnos Contract Beds’ Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprises

Uk's luxury bed manufacturer Hypnos Contract Beds has been honored for its achievements in international trade at the Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2017.

Forbes: Athens’ Marathon Among Top 12 in Europe

A list published on Forbes.com has ranked "Athens Marathon. The Authentic" among the top marathons worth traveling to Europe for.

Wyndham Grand Athens Named ‘Social Media Champion’

The five-star hotel Wyndham Grand Athens was honored as a "Social Media Champion" for its high engagement and increasing number of followers.

Porto Carras Grand Resort Collects Five Hospitality Distinctions

The Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki was honored at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2017, for its golf course, congress facilities, casinos, marina and coastal area.

Air Serbia Receives 2017 Аirline Мarket Leader Аward

Air Serbia was recognized as the 2017 Airline Market Leader at the Air Transport World annual awards in recognition of its innovative products and services and the introduction of transatlantic flights to New York.

AEGEAN on TripAdvisor’s 2017 Best List for Airlines in Europe

Greek carrier AEGEAN is among the winners of the first annual Travelers' Choice awards for airlines by travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor.

TripAdvisor: Emirates Named Best Airline in the World

Emirates has been recognised as the Best Airline in the World in the inaugural TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for Airlines.

Amalia Hotels Wins Bronze for Excellence in ‘Destination Management’

Amalia Hotels Group was honored for its devotion to ancient and contemporary Greek art and culture by receiving the Bronze Award in the "Destination Management" category at the Tourism Awards 2017.

Europa Nostra Awards 2017: Greece Stands Out in Cultural Heritage Field

Greece is among the winners of the 2017 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards, Europe’s top honor in the heritage field.