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Syros’ 1st Rebetiko Fest ‘Sings’ the Greek Blues

The Cycladic island of Syros will pay tribute to the Greek blues, aka the “rebetiko”, with five days full of music and more during the 1st Rebetiko Festival: Markos Vamvakaris’ Syros to run from August 31 to September 4.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Launches Free Events for the Public

Aiming to keep the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in constant dialogue with the public until its official delivery to the State, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has announced that open events will kick off to give visitors the opportunity to re-discover...

‘Syros City Trail 2016’ Race Schedule Announced

For the second year running, the Syros City Trail is taking place on the island of Syros. The aim of the run, which will be held on September 3 this year, is to promote the historical and cultural heritage of Ermoupoli, the capital of Syros, via major attractions along the...

ANEK LINES Renews Support for Platanias FC

Greek passenger shipping company ANEK LINES recently announced its continued support of Chania-based football club Platanias F.C. as renewed sponsor for the fifth year.

Iberia Airlines Gives Exclusive 10% Discount to MITT 2017 Attendees

Iberia Airlines and organisers of Moscow’s International Travel and Tourism Exhibition – MITT exhibition have reached an agreement to offer a special price for all attendees of MITT 2017.

Social Media Superstar Jeremy Jauncey to Talk at WTM London 2016

Entrepreneur Jeremy Jauncey, the founder of Beautiful Destinations, will be the keynote speaker at the first of two Digital Tourism Think Tank (#DTTT) sessions at WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, in November.

Jet Airways Comes Closer to Greek Travel Agents

There is plenty of demand for travel from India to Greece, Jet Airways' new Vice President Europe Continental & Americas Gilbert George said recently in Athens.

Athens Airport Launches ‘Flights’… to the Moon for 4th Year

For the fourth year in a row, flights… to the moon continue at Athens International Airport with new concerts, performances, games and art events.

Art on Mykonos: ‘Blue’ by Leda de Piart on Display at Grace Mykonos

Aiming to offer unique experiences to guests, the Grace Mykonos of the Grace Hotels Group is hosting a solo photography exhibition entitled "Blue" by Leda de Piart.

WTM London 2016 Champions Sport Tourism with New Global Summit

A new Global Sport Tourism Summit will be launched at World Travel Market London 2016 in association with sport tourism company W2 Consulting.

Celestyal Cruises to Host Gastronomy Onboard Startup Hackathon in October

As part of its ongoing social responsibility policy, leading cruise operator Celestyal Cruises will once again host the “CruiseInn” four-day startup creation hackathon offering support to young people seeking careers in shipping and tourism.

Icarus Festival 2016: August Shows and Concerts

The 11th Icarus Festival on the North Eastern Aegean island of Ikaria continues its summer program in August with a series of shows and concerts.

Photo Exhibition: Poverty and Wealth Gap on Display at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport, in cooperation with the Athens Photo Festival, is hosting a photo exhibition entitled “1%: Privilege in a Time of Global Inequality” that approaches the issue of the exploding gap between poverty and wealth in the world.

Syros to Host 30th World Spearfishing Championship

The capital of the Cyclades, Syros, will this year host the 30th CMAS World Spearfishing Championship to be held on September 15-19.

Molyvos Int’l Music Festival Aims to Inspire, Connect, Unite

The 2nd Molyvos International Music Festival (MIMF), to take place on the Greek island of Lesvos, on August 16-19, brings together some of the world’s finest artists for four days of classical music creating a “Crossroads” of artistic exchange.

An Avant-garde Take @ Syros Int’l Film Fest this Week

Alternative, art, avant-garde, B-Movies, burlesque, comedy, film noir, foreign or independent or just some of the flicks to be screened at this year’s Syros International Film Festival (SIFF), which kicks off tomorrow (July 28) in the capital Ermoupolis and runs through to August 1.

The Ultimate Experience… @ Kalymnos Int’l Climbing Fest

What better way to experience the beauty of a Greek island if not from above? That’s the idea behind the annual International Kalymnos Climbing Festival, which takes place on October 7-9 this year on the Dodecanese isle.

Novotel Athens Presents ‘Musical Tuesdays’ with Marios Strofalis

Every Tuesday evening, from July 26 until August 30, guests and visitors of the Novotel Athens’ “Clair de Lune” bar-restaurant will have the opportunity to enjoy nights full of melodies by awarded film composer Marios Strofalis.

Porto Carras Hosts ORC European Sailing Championship 2016

In its ongoing efforts to promote the Halkidiki region and boost marine tourism towards the extension of the tourism season, the luxury Porto Carras Grand Resort held the ORC European Sailing Championship 2016 on July 3-10.

‘Navarino Challenge 2016’ Event Schedule Announced

As the day for the top sports tourism event “Navarino Challenge 2016” approaches, the time has come to choose which activities to sign up for the weekend of September 9-11.