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Porto Carras’ 4th Gastronomy Festival Celebrates Greek Cuisine

Greek cuisine took center stage during the 4th Greek Gastronomy Festival organized for the fourth consecutive year by the Porto Carras Grand Resort.

Kountoura Invites US Firms to Invest in Greek Tourism

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently held a series of meetings in New York and spoke about the investment opportunities brought by Greece's tourism industry.

Creta Maris Makes ‘Sykopitarides’, Promotes Cretan Gastronomy

The Creta Maris Beach Resort and the “We do local” initiative recently unveiled to their guests the “secrets” of a traditional Cretan recipe, the "sykοpitarides".

UNWTO Invites Submissions for 14th Tourism Excellence Awards

UNWTO is inviting submissions to the 14th edition of the Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism organized in collaboration with FITUR / IFEMA.

‘Santorini Experience’ 2017 Attracts Top Athletes – Schedule Announced

All is set for Greece to host the 3rd “Santorini Experience”, one of the top sports tourism events due to take place on October 6-8, 2017, on Santorini.

Xenia 2017: Live Shows By Top Chefs at ‘Gastronomy Summit’

Innovative ideas and gastronomy techniques will be presented at the Xenia Gastronomy Summit, to be held during the Xenia exhibition on November 25-27.

Aqua Vista Hotels Presents New Exhibition at Santorini’s ‘Aqua Gallery’

Aqua Vista Hotels promotes Greek art and recently introduced a new exhibition to the public, titled “Think of Me”, at its Aqua Gallery on Santorini.

Kountoura Promotes Greek Tourism in the United States

Aiming to promote Greek tourism in the U.S., Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with Greek-American entrepreneurs during her visit to New York.

Kenshō Fine Dining Restaurant Hosts Michelin-starred Chef Quique Dacosta

As part of its culinary “4Hands Events”, the Kenshō Fine Dining Restaurant on Mykonos, on September 14 will host Michelin-starred chef Quique Dacosta.

Greece, Serbia Film Centers Ink Distribution Deal

The Greek Film Center and Film Center Serbia signed a deal for the distribution of Greek and Serbian film productions in both territories.

Xanthi’s ‘Old Town Festival’ Revives Local Cultural Heritage

The old city of Xanthi, one of the best preserved traditional settlements in Greece, will host its annual “Old Town Festival” between September 1 and 10.

Kalamata Invites Locals, Visitors to ‘White Night’ Sales Event

For the fifth year, the city of Kalamata is organizing a special “White Night” sales event to support local entrepreneurs and attract residents and visitors.

‘Travel Trade Athens 2017’ Event Aims to Attract More Visitors to Greek Capital

As arrivals to the Greek capital are reaching an all time high this year, the Municipality of Athens is aiming for more with its signature annual trade event "Travel Trade Athens 2017".

Tripoli to Hold ‘Shock Price’ Sales Event to Support Local Entrepreneurs

The Greek city of Tripoli will host a “Shock Price” sales event on Wednesday, August 30, in an effort to support local enterprises and promote the area’s culture.

Popular Greek Singers to Hit the Stage at the 82nd TIF

Some of Greece’s most popular singers and musicians will appear on stage at a music festival to take place during the 82nd Thessaloniki International Fair.

ITB Berlin to Hold LGBT Workshops in Japan

ITB Berlin on August 23 and 24 will host two workshops on lesbian and gay travel and the expanding LGBT market for the first time in Japan.

Emirates: Symposium on Aviation Security in Dubai

Emirates Group Security will hold the AVSEC Global symposium on aviation security in Dubai between October 8 and 10.

August Full Moon Attracts 75,000 Visitors to Greece’s Sites

More than 75,000 people visited 115 archaeological sites and monuments in Greece on August 7 to admire the full moon and the partial eclipse.

South Aegean Islands to Show Alternative Forms of Tourism at TourNatur 2017 Expo

Ten islands of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese will present their alternative forms of tourism at the 14th TourNatur exhibition in Düsseldorf in September.

Greek Lighthouses Open to the Public on August 20

A number of lighthouses in Greece will be open to the public on Sunday, August 20, on the occasion of International Lighthouse Day.