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Thessaloniki Ushers in Xmas Season with ‘Asterocosmos’

Thessaloniki is ready for Christmas and its annual "Asterocosmos" awaits visitors to celebrate all season long starting with the official launch on Saturday, December 10, featuring popular band Vegas at the TIF-Helexpo center.

Greek-China Body to Push for Investment, Partnerships

A new body aiming to boost ties between China and Greece through collaborations and investment will be presented on December 9 in Thessaloniki.

‘Miles Away Travel’ Wins Over the Crowds with Sifnos Showcase

Miles Away Travel brought the Cycladic island of Sifnos to Athens during the 3rd International Greek Tourism Expo held last month winning over the crowds with its innovative presentation.

Asteroupoli: Christmas Village Brings Holiday Cheer to Ioannina!

Asteroupoli, Greece’s largest Christmas Village in Ioannina, recently opened its doors with activities for all to bring in the holiday cheer.

Greece Shines at 2nd Grecka Panorama Poland

Greek sunshine spread across Poland last week during the 2nd Grecka Panorama which attracted more than 7,000 visitors and over 600 B2B meetings between Greek producers and Polish buyers.

Tourism Awards 2017: Entry Guidelines Released

The entry guidelines for the fourth edition of the Tourism Awards, which acknowledge the best practices in travel, hospitality and leisure across Greece, are now available.

WTM London 2016 Conference and Events Sees a Record 19,000 Attendees

The conference and event programme of World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 experienced a five percent increase, taking the number of attendees to a record of almost 19,000.

Emirates A380 ‘Blossoms’ at Dubai Miracle Garden

Emirates Airline has teamed up with Dubai Miracle Garden to construct the world’s largest floral installation through a life-size version of the Emirates A380, covered in more than 500,000 fresh flowers and living plants.

Qatar Airways Showcases Services at Philoxenia 2016 Expo

Qatar Airways took center stage at this year’s three-day Philoxenia fair held last month in Thessaloniki, introducing participants to its wide range of services and products.

French Travel Agencies Tour Athens, Stand by Greek Tourism

Representatives of eleven travel agencies from various cities of France participated in a recent familiarization trip to Athens and discovered the Greek capital's many offerings and beauties.

Greece Meets the ‘New’ Alitalia at Athens Event

The Greek market was recently introduced to the "new" Alitalia, its services and new destinations of 2016, during an event held at the Italian Embassy in Athens.

Georgia Presented as Tourism Destination to Greek Entrepreneurs

The business and investment opportunities available in Georgia and its viability as a tourism destination were all presented to Greek entrepreneurs and members of the city's consular missions, at an event held recently in Thessaloniki.

It’s All So Sweet… @ Athens’ 8th Greek Honey Festival

Just in time for the holiday season with all its honey-based sweets, the 8th Honey & Bee Products Festival kicks off today through to December 4 at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Neo Faliro.

Hotel Revamp Hints and More at Athens Event

Secrets and tips on how to best renovate a hotel business, the latest trends in design and client/visitor needs were the focus of the “Hotel Renovation & Supplies” day event held in Athens.

Spyrou Philoxenia and Spyrou Hotels Attend the ‘100% Hotel Show 2016’ in Athens

Hoteliers and property owners had the chance to meet up and discuss with representatives of Spyrou Philoxenia and Spyrou Hotels at the 100% Hotel Show 2016 that recently took place at the Mediterranean Exhibition Center (MEC) in Peania, eastern Attica.

Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation to Host Antikythera Shipwreck Finds

The Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation in Piraeus will be hosting “The Antikythera Shipwreck - New Archaeological Discoveries” exhibit featuring for the first time to the public the finds uncovered at the 2,000-year-old shipwreck off the Greek island of Antikythera.

‘Greek Panorama’ to Take Manhattan

All things Greek will take center stage during the 1st Greek Panorama - focusing on tourism, culture and gastronomy - to be held in Grand Central Terminal Station’s Vanderbilt Hall in Manhattan on May 12-13, 2017.

NJV Athens Plaza Presents ‘Blueberry Nights’ at the Explorer’s Bar

The NJV Athens Plaza, located in the heart of Athens, is featuring live music evenings in its Explorer’s Bar this winter.

Kickboxers to Battle it Out at Major Sports Event on Santorini in 2017

Santorini, one of Greece's most renowned islands, will once again host a major sports event in its aim to increase tourism during the off-season: the World Kickboxing Federation (WKF) European Championship 2017 on May 1-6, 2017.

Greece, Israel Travel Agents Boost Tourism Cooperation

The Federation of the Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (fedHATTA) and the Israel Association of Travel Agencies and Consultants, signed a memorandum of cooperation during the ITTAA Annual Convention held in Athens.