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Greece’s ‘East Med Yacht Show’ Changes Location, Goes to Piraeus

After being held for many years in the docks of Poros Island, in 2016 the East Med Yacht Show will be held in the Zea Marina in Piraeus.

New Report on Independent Lodgings to Be Revealed Exclusively at WTM London

The findings of a large study on the future of independent accommodation providers will be exclusively revealed during a conference session at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015.

Greek Hoteliers’ Rhodes Meet Raises VAT, Unfair Play Issues

The increase in value-added tax (VAT) and the unfair competition resulting from the operation of illegal accommodation units topped the agenda of a Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) meeting recently, which brought together more than 160 hoteliers and accommodation professionals to...

WTM London Welcomes 250 New Exhibitors

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 has signed up almost 250 new exhibitors for next week’s event from small, entrepreneurial start-ups to tourist boards to well-established global operators.

‘Travel Bloggers Greece’ Attends TBEX Asia 2015, Next Stop: WTM London

Travel Bloggers Greece (TBG) participated in the first Travel Bloggers Exchange (TBEX) Asia 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand held October 15-17, almost a year after the TBEX Europe 2014 event was held in Athens.

Athens Revels in Run-up to Marathon with Weeklong Events

The Athens Marathon may be all about running but it’s also about having fun and the Greek capital is ready to usher in the country’s biggest sporting event in style.

Join the Fun! Athens Celebrates on October 31!

On October 31, World Cities Day, Athens will turn into one big party zone to celebrate the Athenian spirit with the rest of the globe.

Travel Massive Athens Event Explores #TMResponsibleTourism

As part of its ongoing plan to connect travel insiders through free events around the world, Travel Massive is organizing an Athens meet on November 27 at Barley Cargo in the city center.

Greece: Top Destination for Polish Travellers, Scandinavians’ Favorite

Greece comes in first place on a list of top destinations for Polish tourists in 2015, while Scandinavian tour operators agree that this year is turning out to be one of the best in regards to bookings to the country.

Chestnuts Roasting… at Kastanitsa Festival on Saturday

Chestnuts in all shapes and sizes, as delicious foods or delectable sweets, take center stage at the annual Chestnut Festival in the remote village of Kastanitsa on Mt Parnonas, Peloponnese, on Saturday, October 31.
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Visit Europe-ETOA: Destination Europe Summit 2015

A conference on how Europe is faring as a destination, with a particular attention on the most important origin markets, including China, Russia and the United States, will be held by the European Travel Commission/Visit Europe and the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA)...

National Day of Greece Celebrated in Expo Milano 2015

"Greece plays a central role in our common home, Europe", said Silvia Velo, the Italian Secretary of State for the Environment and Protection of Land and Sea, during the celebration for the National Day of Greece at the Expo Milano 2015.

Greece Gaining Ground as Medical Tourism Destination

Greece is establishing itself as a sought-after medical tourism destination, the Greek Medical Tourism Council (ELITOUR) said following its participation in this year’s IMTEC (International Medical Tourism Exhibition Conference) 2015, held in Dubai earlier this month.

Massive Exhibition of Greek Treasures from Agamemnon to Alexander’s Era Goes to the US

The Field Museum in Chicago, USA, has announced that it will open "The Greeks: From Agamemnon to Alexander the Great" on November 26, 2015.

WTM London 2015 Announces Blogging Sessions Line-up

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 has announced its most comprehensive blogging programme to date, with sessions spread over three days and almost twice the number of bloggers at its Blogger Speed Networking event.

SETE Conference Emphasizes Tourism Sector as Driving Force of Greek Economy

Over 300 tourism professionals, industry leaders, representatives of the public sector and travel market executives explored a range of industry-related topics during the 14th Tourism & Development Conference of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held on October 19-20.

Winners of First ‘SETE Tourism Crowdhackathon’ Announced

Over 20 teams consisting of over 150 developers - programmers, analysts, designers, consultants - took part in the recently held first Open Data Hackathon aimed to develop applications that promote Greek tourism.

Making Waves: Naxos to Host Freestyle Windsurfing Event, Oct 24-25

Get ready for some surfing action! Greece’s largest Freestyle Windsurfing event is set to take place on Naxos, the largest island of the Cyclades.

Athens Marathon 2015 TV Spot Released

The Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) has released the TV spot of the authentic marathon road race held annually in the Greek capital every November.

Tales of the Grape at UNESCO’s Wine Symposium on Santorini

Santorini’s vineyards, its unique grapevine varieties cultivated in the island’s rocky volcanic soils and its 3,500-year-old winemaking practices will take center stage on November 5-7 during a UNESCO International Conference.