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Minister Kountoura Goes to Paris to Promote Greece

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will promote Greece at France's international travel and tourism trade fair IFTM Top Resa 2016 in Paris that will take place September 20-23.

ECOWEEK to Suggest Sustainable Design Solutions for Thessaloniki

Following a series of events in Greece and abroad, ECOWEEK is scheduled to visit Thessaloniki on November 14-20 to suggest new ideas and sustainable design solutions for the northern Greek city through its International Conference & Sustainable Design Workshops.

Google, Priceline Group Join Inaugural 3-day Keynote Lineup at ITB Asia 2016

For the first time ever, the keynote sessions of ITB Asia will stretch across all three days of the travel exhibition, exploring pertinent topics such as the impact of mobile and digital disruption in the travel industry.

‘Navarino Challenge 2016’ in Greece Wraps Up with Great Success

Some 2,000 amateur and professional athletes of all ages embraced the "Navarino Challenge 2016" sports tourism event in Messinia and Costa Navarino in Greece and participated in more than 15 activities from September 9 to 11.

Pass Go… Thessaloniki Monopoly Finally Here!

The Thessaloniki Monopoly recently made its debut at the 81st Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), with the northern port city’s famous monuments, hotels, and landmarks adorning the board.

Athens Airport Goes Blue to Honor Democracy

Athens International Airport (AIA) is participating in the “Blue Athens Initiative”, held on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, which is celebrated every year on September 15.

Greek Tourism Professionals Introduced to E-commerce Gateway to China: Alibaba

Greek trade and tourism entrepreneurs, keen on opening up to the Chinese market, were introduced to the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, a Chinese company active in consumer-to-consumer, business-to-consumer and business-to-business sales services via web portals.

UK Bosses Talk Brexit on First Day of WTM London 2016

World Travel Market London will host a session of senior executives to discuss the implications of Brexit on the UK inbound and outbound travel in a high-profile panel session at this year's event in November.

To «Navarino Challenge 2016» ολοκληρώθηκε αφήνοντας τις καλύτερες εντυπώσεις!

Το «Navarino Challenge 2016» ολοκληρώθηκε με απόλυτη επιτυχία για 4η συνεχή χρονιά επιβεβαιώνοντας τον τίτλο της κορυφαίας διοργάνωσης αθλητικού τουρισμού στην Ελλάδα, προσφέροντας μοναδικές στιγμές και δημιουργώντας σπουδαίες αναμνή...

Rhodes to Host Environmental Science & Technology Meet in 2017

The Dodecanese island of Rhodes will host the 15th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (CEST) on August 31 through September 2, 2017 and organizers are calling on interested parties to submit papers.

Alibaba Athens Event Aims to Boost Greece – China Online Trade

Greek entrepreneurs keen on opening up to the Chinese market will have a chance to meet with representatives from the world’s largest e-commerce group, Alibaba, who will be in Athens for an event on September 14.

WTM London 2016: Special Hotel Rates to Delegates

An exclusive deal between Reed Travel Exhibitions and HotelMap gives special hotel rates to delegates, starting with World Travel Market London in November.

Thessaloniki’s 81st International Fair Starts with a Bang

Concerts, a car rally, hot air ballon flights, a brand new city monopoly, a pirate ship, e-games and art shows plus all the politics one can get will mark the opening of the 81st Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) on Saturday, September 10.

Spectacular Stunts & Shows at 5th Athens Flying Week

The 5th Athens Flying Week (AFW) to “take off” on September 17 at the Tanagra Air Force Base on the outskirts of Athens promises to keep aviation lovers, young and old, and spotters on the edge with dozens of aircraft and jets in sensational stunts and much more.

September 2016 Events at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

The free events at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) continue unabated throughout September. Events include wellness and sports programs, activities for children and families, film screenings, musical concerts and guided tours.

‘Athens Network Exchange’ 3-day Workshop Tackles Refugee Issues

The Municipality of Athens is hosting a three-day workshop starting Wednesday, September 7, in its Europe Direct hall aiming to tackle challenges and issues arising from the influx of refugees and migrants headed to Europe through Greece.

Modern Art Show ‘documenta 14’ Set to Take Athens by Storm in April 2017

The City of Athens is officially counting down to one of the art world’s most prestigious events set to take place in the Greek capital in April 2017: the contemporary art “documenta” exhibit.

Attica Region Seeks to Set Up Cultural Tourism Network

The Attica Region is inviting municipalities, organizations and businesses to join in its efforts to develop cultural tourism during a special event on September 28 at the Acropolis Museum amphitheater.

Kountoura Points to Alternative Tourism as Next Big Thing

Adventure tourism is the next big thing, according to Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, who added that tapping into new markets will take Greece one step closer to achieving the goals set for the next year.

‘Navarino Challenge 2016’ is Coming Up – Registrations are Closed

Everything is ready for the launch of the popular sports tourism event “Navarino Challenge” that is returning for the fourth consecutive year in Messinia and Costa Navarino on September 9-11.