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Athens Set to Host IMTJ Medical Travel Summit Next Year

The International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) and medical tourism council Elitour will hold the 2018 IMTJ Medical Travel Summit at Wyndham Grand Athens.

MCE South Europe 2017 Kicks Off Sunday, October 8, in Sicily

Aiming to build relations between selected event buyers and MICE suppliers, MCE South Europe, the high-end MICE event, is opening its doors on October 8 in Sicily.

Greece-led OECD Meeting Urges Sustainable, Social Inclusive Tourism Practices

Greece chaired the 100th session of the OECD Tourism Committee meeting that focused on “ecologically sustainable and socially inclusive” tourism.

Greek Capital Ready to Host 31st Athens Run – Registration Open

The Greek capital is preparing to host the 31st Athens Run, which will kick off on Sunday, October 22, with the participation of professional and amateur athletes.

Elatos Resort to Host Greek Version of Oktoberfest Beer Festival

The Elatos Resort & Health Club on Mount Parnassos is welcoming winter with its Greek version of the Oktoberfest Beer Festival on October 14.

Over 450 Exhibitors to Participate in Xenia 2017 Expo in Greece

The relaunch of the Xenia trade show in Greece has been welcomed by all major suppliers and institutional bodies of the hotel industry.

Curtain Raised for ‘Santorini Experience’ 2017 Sports Tourism Event

The curtain has been raised for the “Santorini Experience” as the popular Greek island gears up for one of the country's top sports tourism events.

Thessbrunch Photo Contest to Feature 52nd Dimitria Arts Festival

Thessaloniki’s "Thessbrunch" initiative invites friends to join its #koulouriofthemonth contest with photos from the 52nd Dimitria arts festival.

‘100% Hotel Show 2017’ to Host Leading Digital Marketing Brands for Hoteliers

A number of leading digital marketing brands for hotels will be featured during the 100% Hotel Show 2017, to be held on November 17-20 in Athens.

‘All-spa’ Line-up at WTM London 2017 for Wellness Symposium

WTM London 2017 will once again host the Wellness Symposium organized by Global Wellness Institute at the ExCeL exhibition center in November.

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.

Athens Expects Record Tourist Arrivals in 2017

Incoming tourism in Athens is picking up strongly as visitors are expected to reach the record number of 5 million by the end of 2017.

‘Navarino Challenge 2017’ Getting Ready to Offer Exciting Weekend of Sports

With less than two weeks to go before the “Navarino Challenge 2017” kicks off, the organizers gave an official presentation of the Greek sports tourism event.

Thessaloniki to Host Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum in 2018

The northern city of Thessaloniki will host next year’s Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum (BBSF) at the International Exhibition Center on May 30-June 1.

Sicily Getting Ready to Host 3rd MICE B2B forum ‘MCE South Europe 2017’

The historical Sicilian city of Catania is getting ready to welcome the high-end MICE B2B forum "MCE South Europe 2017".

‘Heineken Growth Makers’ Discuss Challenges and Opportunities in Greek Tourism

The latest trends in the Greek tourism sector and ways of achieving growth were discussed during the 2nd Heineken Growth Makers Night event held recently in Athens.

Greece Participates in Dialogue on Europe’s Tourism Strategy

Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Georgios Tziallas represented Greece in a high-level conference on Europe's tourism strategy in Brussels.

Amadeus Celebrates 30 Years of Offering to Travel Industry

More than 600 executives from the Greek travel market were present at the celebration event of Amadeus' 30 years anniversary that took place in Athens.

Diane Kochilas Sets the Greek Table on US Public Television

The sights, sounds and tastes of Greece will travel to the US with "My Greek Table” set to air on American Public Television on October 6.

European Parliament Seeks Strategy to Enhance Tourism Competitiveness

European Parliament President Antonio Tajani called for the closer cooperation of Member States for Europe to receive more than 1 billion tourists by 2025.