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GNTO Supports Sports Tourism Event ‘Santorini Experience 2016’

The “Santorini Experience” sports tourism event is being held this year under the auspices and support of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

À Paris… in Athens at October Street Festival

It’s time to experience the best of Paris in Athens during the 4th Petit Paris d’ Atenes Festival, which kicks off on October 6 and runs through to October 16 across town.

Hainan Airlines Hosts Event for Greek Travel Agents in Athens

Leading Greek travel agents were updated on the latest developments involving China's Hainan Airlines during a recent event in Athens.

Travel Trade Athens 2016 Draws in Crowds, Explores MICE Tourism

Some 100 international professionals, 3,000 meetings and 155 Greek companies and suppliers talked tourism during the 4th Travel Trade Athens (TTA) event which took place in the Greek capital during October 2-3.

Worldchefs Congress Brings Culinary Experts to Thessaloniki

This year’s Worldchefs Congress & Expo saw 990 internationally renowned master chefs, 34 speakers, 40 competitors and 97 promising professionals from 86 countries bring the best culinary practices to Thessaloniki last month.

WTM London Announces 2016 Social Media Line-up

World Travel Market London 2016 has lined up Facebook’s head of travel, as well as instigators of successful campaigns for its 2016 social media programme in November, in association with Travel Perspective.

Epirus Region Hosts Fam Trip for Sports Tourism Professionals from Sweden

The Region of Epirus will host a group of sports tourism professionals from Sweden, during a week-long familiarisation trip aimed at positioning Epirus as a leading thematic tourism destination.

National Archaeological Museum in Athens Celebrates 150 Years with New Exhibit

The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is celebrating its 150th anniversary since its foundation and has announced the new exhibition "Odysseys" as the main commemorative event.

EU-Arab World High Level Summit to Take Place in Athens

European and Arab government and business leaders will be brought together in Athens in November to discuss strategies of EU-Arab cooperation and partnership between the two major economic and political blocs.

MCI/AFEA Organize Successful ‘IPA 2016’ Congress in Vancouver, Canada

Athens-based AFEA Travel and Congress Services last month teamed up with MCI for the organization of the International Congress on Pediatrics - IPA 2016 in Vancouver, Canada.

Kea’s 100 Years of Shipwrecks in the Spotlight

A three-day event to mark a century since the S/S Burdigala and HMHS Britannic sank off Kea will take place September 30-October 2 on the island.

Acropolis Night Run Kicks Off on Oct 1

With the participation of thousands of runners and walkers of all ages, the sports event Acropolis Night Run will kick off on Saturday, October 1, in Athens.

World Travel Market London 2016: Register for WTM Speed Networking Programme

World Travel Market London is calling on its WTM Buyers’ Club members to apply for the hugely popular WTM Speed Networking programme.

‘Travel Trade Athens 2016’ Event to Host Over 2,000 B2B Meetings

During October 2-3, over 95 buyers — tour operators, travel agents, conference and corporate meetings organizers — from 25 countries in Europe, Asia and America, will hold business meetings in Athens with 160 Greek tourism professionals and suppliers.

Aqua Vista Hotels Sponsors October Sports Events on Santorini

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels is sponsoring the “Red Bull Art of Motion” and the “Santorini Experience” sports events that will take place on Santorini this October.

World Tourism Day 2016: GNTO Takes All on an ‘Eternal Journey’ to Greece

On the occasion of World Tourism Day on September 27, the Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization will celebrate and share images of Greece with foreign travelers and Greeks.

‘Chevalier’ is Greece’s Official Entry for Oscars 2017

Chevalier, a Greek comedy, has been chosen as Greece's official entry to Best Foreign Language Film category at the 89th Academy Awards to be held in 2017.

‘Santorini Experience will be One of the Best Thematic Tourism Events in the World’ – Interview with Active Media’s CEO Akis Tsolis

Akis Tsolis, the CEO of Active Media, analyzes the importance of the upcoming event "Santorini Experience" for the promotion of Sports Tourism in Greece.

Kali Orexi! Learn Sustainable Cooking at Neptune Hotels on Kos

Inspired by Greek cuisine and with a focus on sustainability, Neptune Hotels on Kos has announced that it will be offering guests a cooking course, once a week, on the resort's premises.

‘Building Sustainability in EU Tourism’ at GTSC European Regional Meeting on Nov 23-24

Join us at the GTSC European Regional Meeting on November 23-24 to learn from founders, directors, and CEOs on how to best manage your destination or enterprise following sustainable tourism standards.