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Maritime Trends Athens Meet to Explore Global Shipping Issues

The 3rd Maritime Trends Conference to be held on May 9 at the Hotel Metropolitan is organised by Marine Tours and Etihad Airways, with the support of the University of Piraeus’ Department of Maritime Studies.

World Travel Market Exhibitors Tell All

World Travel Market exhibitors reveal why they choose to exhibit at WTM in London and why they keep coming back every year.

Santorini to Host UNESCO Wine Symposium in November

The heritage and development of wine regions and their role in tourism will be the focus of an UNESCO symposium to be held on the Greek island of Santorini on November 5-7.

Respond on Demand in Charge of Greek-Turkish B2B Meetings at EMITT 2016 Expo

Respond on Demand has made an agreement with event organizers Aegean Communication S.A. and will organize all B2B meetings between Greek exhibitors and Turkish travel agencies and tour operators at the EMITT 2016 in Istanbul.

Athens Airport Opens GATE to Innovation Contest

Athens International Airport (AIA) announced the “Digital Gate: Airport Innovation Challenge - Transforming the Airport Environment” competition and invites young developers to submit ideas for innovative services and applications that could contribute to an upgraded airport...

What is World Travel Market?

Thought about exhibiting at World Travel Market before, but never fully understood what it entails? This video explains how WTM works, and why exhibiting at the leading global event for the travel industry can benefit your business.

Geo Routes Takes Businessmen on Tour of N. Greece Village for a Good Cause

Members of the Association of Chief Executive Officers (ACEO) will visit the remote Epirot village of Pogoniani, in northern Greece, on May 2, as part of Geo Routes’ cultural heritage initiative aimed at introducing visitors to the hidden side of the country.

Athenians are Invited to ‘Visit’ Crete on May Day

Athenians and visitors to the Greek capital are invited to become better acquainted with Crete and the island's products at the third “Crete: The Great Meeting” exhibition that will kick off on May 1 at the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF).

Kos: International Tourism Conference Opens on May 1

Cutting-edge issues on tourism will be discussed by researchers and professionals at the International Conference “Tourism as a Tool for Sustainable Growth” which will open on the Greek island of Kos on Friday, May 1.

‘Travel Trade Athens’ Event Delivers 3,000 Hosted Buyer Meetings

Some 3,000 individual business meetings between 88 hosted buyers from abroad and 190 Greek tourism professionals took place on Monday at the third Travel Trade Athens event held at the Megaron Athens International Conference Center.

Argo Travel Opens for Business on Santorini Island

Argo Travel Group, in addition to Athens, Thessaloniki, London, Geneva and Shanghai, has now opened a branch office on Santorini, one of the most popular islands in Greece and travel mecca for those seeking luxury experiences.

East Med Yacht Show 2015 Gears Up for Opening on Poros

The East Med Yacht Show 2015 opens its doors on Wednesday and up to 70 Greek luxury crewed yachts for charter will line the docks of Poros Island in Greece between April 29 and May 3.

Day Event to Focus on Greece’s Lake Karla as Ecotourism Hotspot

Finding ways to restore and tap into the potential of Lake Karla, in central Greece, as a primary ecotourism destination will top the agenda of a day event on May 23, at the Rooftile and Brickworks Museum N & S Tsalapatas in the city of Volos.

Incredible Edibles of the Peloponnese at the Benaki Museum in May

Athens’ Benaki Museum will spotlight the culinary traditions of the Peloponnese during its annual “Gastronomy Days” on May 22-24, when food experts come together to provide insight into the culture of food.

Italian Journalists Get a Taste of Athens

Eight Italian journalists explored Athens and the islands of the Argosaronic during a press trip held April 16-19 by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) office in Italy.

Travel Trade Athens 2015: Major Trade Event in the Greek Capital on Monday

On Monday, April 27, over 80 buyers from a wide range of countries will meet up at the Megaron Athens International Conference Center with some 160 tourism professionals and suppliers of the Greek capital. The B2B meetings are part of the third edition of the Travel Trade Athens,...

Penny & the Swingin’ Cats LIVE at Athens International Airport

On Friday, April 24, and for the second time around, Penny & the Swingin’ Cats will bring swing, jive and rockabilly tunes to the “Musicport” of Athens International Airport (AIA).

Greece’s Creta Maris Celebrates 40 Years of Hospitality with Weeklong Festivities

Crete’s luxury Creta Maris Beach Resort, located in Hersonissos, is celebrating 40 years of hospitality and quality services with weeklong events kicking off on May 1.

Piraeus Port Marks European Maritime Day with Conference, Events and Shows

On the occasion of European Maritime Day, celebrated annually throughout Europe on May 20, Piraeus will hold a conference focusing on ports and coasts as engines for Blue Growth.

UK Journalists, Visitors Take ‘Aristotle Trail’ to Halkidiki Wonders

UK journalists, reporters and tour operators had the chance to learn more about the historic “Aristotle Trail” last month, during a presentation at London’s Hellenic Hall of the Aristotle Mountain Experience in the northern Greece region of Halkidiki.