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Demy to Represent Greece in 2017 Eurovision Song Contest

Greek singer Demy will represent Greece at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev, Ukraine.

Medical Tourism: A New Segment at ITB Berlin 2017

For the first time ITB Berlin will fully devote a platform to medical tourism, which has become an important fast-growing market.

New Tourism Expo Puts the Mediterranean in the Spotlight

Tourism and travel will be on show at the new Mediterranean Panorama to take place at Stockholm's Stockholmsmässan exhibition center on March 17-19.

SWISS to Bring Air Show to the 2017 Lauberhorn Ski Races

SWISS will serve as the official airline for this year’s 87th International Lauberhorn Ski Races in Wengen in the Bernese Oberland during January 13 to 15.

East Med Yacht Show 2017 to Open in Piraeus in May

The East Med Yacht Show 2017, designed to promote sea tourism and the Greek yachting industry, will be held May 5-9 in the Zea Marina in Piraeus.

Heraklion Chamber Taps into Culinary Heritage for Sustainable Tourism

The Heraklion Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Crete, has approved funds for the region’s participation in the Regional Culinary Heritage Europe network’s MEDFEST program which taps into local culinary tradition for the creation of sustainable tourist destinations.

2017 is the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

In 2017 tourism representatives will have 12 months to celebrate and promote the contribution of the tourism sector to building a better world.

Third Int’l Congress on Ethics and Tourism to Focus on Promoting Shared Responsibility

The 3rd International Congress on Ethics and Tourism will focus on the shared responsibility of all stakeholders in promoting a more sustainable tourism sector.

January 2017 Events at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) will fill the first month of 2017 with music, art, guided tours and many other activities for children and adults.

Egyptair and Mohammed Ali Museum of Kavala Launch Joint Events

Egyptair and the Mohammed Ali Museum of Kavala are organizing a series of events for adults and children at the museum venue.

Aldemar Group Spreads Holiday Cheer on Rhodes

The Aldemar Resorts Group this year is celebrating the holiday season from its own wooden house in the Christmas village set up near the Kallithea Springs on Rhodes.

Electra Metropolis Hotel in Athens has Grand Opening

The Electra Metropolis, the brand new five-star luxury hotel in Athens of Electra Hotels & Resorts, recently celebrated its grand opening.

UNWTO Welcomes EU-China Year of Tourism

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Taleb Rifai recently welcomed the forthcoming 2018 EU-China Year of Tourism.

Acropolis Museum: Events for the Whole Family

The Acropolis Museum is welcoming its visitors during the holiday season with imaginative workshops for children and more.

Get Some Holiday Fun at Theme Parks Across Greece!

Theme parks all over Greece, with games, workshops, activities and family fun, are offering the best entertainment for the holiday season.

‘Int’l Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017’ to Launch January 18

The International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017 will officially launch on January 18, 2017, in Madrid, Spain.

Christmas and New Year’s Events at the SNFCC

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) has announced a unique program of open events for the entire family during the holiday season.

Ryanair and Athens Airport Support ‘The Smile of the Child’ Through Christmas Initiative

Ryanair and Athens International Airport recently celebrated the "Your Wishes Fly" Christmas initiative in support of "The Smile of the Child" organization.

Kountoura Visits Canada to Promote Destination Greece

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently held a series of meetings in Toronto to promote Greece as a preferred tourist destination to Canadian travellers.

UNWTO, European Travel Commission Address Crisis Communications in Tourism

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) recently co-organized a working session with European countries to discuss crisis communications in tourism.