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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.

Social Media Takes Centre Stage at WTM London

This year's social media programme at World Travel Market London 2015 takes place across three days and will feature senior executives from Facebook, Twitter and Tripadvisor as well as startups, destinations, bloggers and publishers.

Join #PinkHilton Photo Contest, Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer and Win

The Hilton Athens is going pink for a week to help raise awareness and send out the message that prevention and early detection can save lives.

Athens-Attica Hotel Body Backs Authentic Marathon with Strong Initiatives

The Athens - Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association is proud to announce that it has actively contributed to the promotion of the 33rd “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”, which kicks off on November 8, through a series of initiatives in the run-up to the mega sporting event.

Ioannina Goes All Out to Become European Cultural Capital

As part of its bid to become European Cultural Capital in 2021, Ioannina in northwestern Greece is going all out by organizing novel cultural events throughout the city including the latest “cave” happenings.

WTM London’s Festival Programme Returns for a Second Year

An array of exhibitors will be partying in style during WTM London’s Festival programme on Wednesday November 4.

SETE Tourism Crowdhackathon to Kick Off this Weekend, Oct. 17-18

The first Open Data Hackathon aimed to develop applications that promote Greek tourism will kick off this weekend, October 17-18, at the innovation hub “Innovathens” at the Athens Technopolis.

ABTA Travel Convention Wraps Up in Greece – Video Highlights

A highly successful ABTA 2015 Travel Convention came to an end on Wednesday, October 14, in Costa Navarino in the Region of the Peloponnese, Greece. ABTA CEO Mark Tanzer comments on the convention.

Key Issues for Greek Tourism to be Discussed at SETE 2015 Conference

Greece's travel industry is getting ready to attend SETE's 14th Tourism & Development Conference on October 19-20 in Athens and explore a series of key issues for the development of Greek tourism..

‘Drops of Peace’ Interactive Dance-visual Performance Coming Soon to the Vorres Museum

“Drops of Breath”, the impressive underwater dance-visual show, will continue to amaze with "Drops of Peace", a dance-visual-interactive-site-specific performance in the gardens of the Vorres Museum in Peania, East Attica, with “Drops of Peace”.

Celestyal’s ‘Olympia’ Ends Season with Traditional Greek Dances

Celestyal Cruises’ Olympia marks the end of the season in true Greek style featuring the internationally acclaimed Lyceum Club of Greek Women in traditional Greek dances on Monday, October 19.

Europe vs. America: Travel Industry Leaders at WTM London Battle It Out

World Travel Market London 2015 will be hosting a lively and insightful competition between European and American tourism leaders who will battle it out for the chance to walk away as winners of the inaugural MMGY Tourism Cup.

Philoxenia, Hotelia and Polis Exhibits Join Forces, Explore Tourism

Covering tourism from the ground up is the focus of this year’s Philoxenia, Hotelia and Polis shows, which come together as one mega exhibit to be held on November 12-15 at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition and Congress Center.

Passion for Tennis @ the 3rd Astir Open

Tennis lovers will have the chance to enjoy their favorite sport by the beach at the coastal luxury Astir Palace resort in Vouliagmeni, on October 26, when the 3rd Astir Tennis Open kicks off.

Join the 29th Athens Run: It’s for a Good Cause

Organizers are hoping more than 30,000 participants take part in this year’s Athens Run, this Sunday, in order to collect money for a good cause.

ABTA: British Travellers Love Greece

Greece is a traditionally popular destination for British travelers, according to the chairman of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), Noel Josephides.