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WTM London 2016: Most Successful Ever with a Record 51,500 Participants

World Travel Market London 2016 was the most successful ever with a joint-record attendance of 51,500 and the highest number of exhibitor invitees and buyers in the event’s 37 year history.

WTM 2016: Minister Kountoura Underlines Importance of Safe and Seamless Travel

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently echoed the sentiments of UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai that tourism brings people together and plays a key role in building peace.

History in the Making at 34th ‘Athens Marathon – The Authentic’ – Photo Report

The 34th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” made and marked history on Sunday, November 13, attracting thousands of athletes from across the globe to run the classic race from the seaside town of Marathon to the Greek capital.

MasterChef France Comes to Greece for Culinary Experience

Greek cuisine will star in a 20-page feature to run in the first printed edition of the French television series "MasterChef".

FORTHcrs Holds Info Event for Travel Affiliates

More than 180 tourism and travel operators attended a recent FORTHcrs info event in Athens aimed at presenting the company’s latest apps, products and innovative solutions.

Excitement Builds for 1st Messinia Pro Am International Golf Tournament at Costa Navarino

The countdown to the inaugural Messinia Pro Am at Costa Navarino in Greece, is underway with high interest from golf teams both in Greece and abroad.

Kenyan Lobuwan Wins 34th “Athens Marathon – The Authentic”

Luka Rotich Lobuwan from Kenya ran to his victory on Sunday in the 34th "Athens Marathon – Τhe Authentic", finishing the original 42,195 km marathon distance in 2 hours, 12 minutes and 49 seconds.

Olympic Champions Honored at 2016 AIMS Best Marathon Runner Awards in Athens

Reigning Olympic Champions Eliud Kipchoge and Jemima Sumgong on Friday received the 2016 AIMS Best Marathon Runner Awards (BMR) at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens.

Mykonos Yachting to Exhibit at Greek Tourism Expo in Athens

Mykonos Yachting, a Greek company that offers upscale cruising experiences, will exhibit at the International Tourism Fair Greek Tourism Expo to take place November 25-27 at the Metropolitan Expo Exhibition Centre.

Kyvernitis Travel Shows Services at Maritime HR & Crew Management Meet

Set on gaining insight into the ever increasing demands of regulations and technology in the seafaring sector, Kyvernitis Travel participated in the 19th Maritime HR & Crew Management conference held in London recently.

Enjoy the Brand New App of the 34th ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’

The amazing mobile application of the 34th "Athens Marathon. The Authentic" is here to offer the most authentic experience to those that wish to “follow” their friends and family members running, as well as useful information to the runners themselves.

SEGAS Inaugurates ERGO Expo 2016, Kicks Off Athens Authentic Marathon Events

The Hellenic Athletic Federation (SEGAS) inaugurated the ERGO Marathon Expo 2016 on Thursday, kicking off events for the 34th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” to take place on November 13 in the Greek capital.

WTM 2016: Crete Expects More UK Visitors, Extra Flights

Crete is set to usher in the 2017 tourism season on a positive note according to pre-bookings which suggest more visitors and an increasing number of flights from the UK for April and May.

Mamidakis Foundation Backs 335 Crete Students on ‘Green’ Mission

Some 335 third and fourth grade students from Agios Nikolaos, Crete, became “Planet Agents” ready for their special mission… to protect the environment and raise awareness among their peers.

KLM Materials Hit MOAM 2016 Catwalk

Used KLM materials were on display at the MOAM Catwalk Fashion Show 2016 held in October.

WTM London 2016 Closes on a High

Tourism ministers, bloggers and party goers turned the final day of the revamped three-day World Travel Market (WTM) London, the event where the travel and tourism industry conducts its business deals, into a festival of business and fun.

WTM 2016: Tourism Ministers Focus on Boosting Cooperation in Safe, Secure and Seamless Travel

Ministers of Tourism from nearly 60 countries and industry leaders gathered at the Ministers’ Summit organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel Market in London to discuss how to grow cooperation in safe, secure and seamless travel.

Donald Trump 45th President of the United States

Republican Donald Trump was elected 45th president of the United States on Wednesday, defeating Hillary Clinton and shocking the world after a cliffhanger presidential race that marked political history.

Next Stop Rethymno for fedHatta’s ‘Dodeka’ Promo

The town of Rethymno, on the island of Crete, was selected as part of the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Travel & Tourist Agencies (fedHATTA) “Dodeka” promotional program this month.

WTM 2016: Chatbots the focus of Day Three of the Travel Tech Show

Chatbots are not going to take over the world yet but solid use cases are emerging according to experts speaking during the final day of the Travel Tech Show at the World Travel Market (WTM) London.