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Travel Industry Leaders in Athens for World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony

Hundreds of the leading figures of Europe’s travel and tourism industry will be in Athens, Greece, ahead of the WTA Europe Gala Ceremony 2018.

Posted On 29 Jun 2018

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UNWTO Announces Worldwide Competition for Tourism Startups

The World Tourism Organization has launched the 1st UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition to identify new companies that will lead the sector's transformation.

Posted On 27 Jun 2018

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Greece Looks to Boost Tourism Cooperation with South Korea

Greece sees South Korea as a promising market and is aiming to strengthen cooperation in the sectors of shipping, tourism, agri-food and energy.

Posted On 27 Jun 2018

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Top Mediterranean Awards 2018 by MR&H Forum

Athens to Host 2018 Top Mediterranean Resort Awards

Athens will host the 2018 Top Mediterranean Resort Awards, which will be held within the framework of the MR&H Forum in October.

Posted On 27 Jun 2018

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Agios Nikolaos, Crete Photo Source: Municipality of Agios Nikolaos

‘BlueFest Crete18’ Festival to Feature Greek Heritage and Art

The G & A Mamidakis Foundation is organizing the "blueFest Crete18", a three-day festival to take place from June 30 to July 2 in Agios Nikolaos on Crete.

Posted On 27 Jun 2018

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Bookings from South Korea to Greece Up 10%

Greece’s popularity among travelers from South Korea is on the rise, as bookings from the country have increased by 10 percent since the beginning of the year, according to GNTO.

Posted On 26 Jun 2018

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Photos: http://responsibletourism.wtm.com

WTM London: Applications Open for ‘World Responsible Tourism Awards 2018’

The application period for the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2018, which will be held during WTM London in November, has opened and will last until August 6.

Posted On 26 Jun 2018

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The photo has won the third price at “The National Garden during the four seasons of the year” competition in the spring section. Photo Source: City of Athens

Athens’ National Garden During All Seasons – Photo Competition

The Municipality of Athens and “PHOTOgrafos” magazine have launched a photo competition and invite all to capture unique shots of the city's National Garden during all seasons.

Posted On 26 Jun 2018

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YES to Shipping Forum Reaches Out to Greece’s Next Generation

Aiming to reach out to the younger generation and offer training opportunities, the “YES To Shipping Forum 2018” was recently held within the Ρosidonia Exhibition in Athens.

Posted On 25 Jun 2018

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Sting Thanks Greece for Aiding Refugees while Others ‘Build Walls’

British singer-songwriter Sting praised Greece for setting the bright example and stepping up to support the thousands of migrants arriving in the country.

Posted On 25 Jun 2018

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Acropolis Museum Marks 9th Year with Birthday Event

The Acropolis Museum in Athens, which has been voted among the top museums in the world on TripAdvisor, celebrated its ninth birthday on June 20.

Posted On 22 Jun 2018

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Novotel Athens GM Tours ‘Energy Observer’ Hydrogen Vessel in Flisvos, Athens

Novotel Athens General Manager Evripidis Tzikas toured the Energy Observer, the world’s first vessel powered by hydrogen, which recently arrived at the Flisvos marina in Athens.

Posted On 22 Jun 2018

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‘Rent Control’ Off Broadway Hit Comes to Athens

Rent Control, a one-man show written and performed by Greek American Evan Zes, is has come to the EllinikoTheatro in the Gazi district in Athens until June 30.

Posted On 22 Jun 2018

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China’s Hainan Airlines Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Athens Event

Hainan Airlines, a leading Chinese carrier, recently celebrated 25 years of service during an event that took place in Athens.

Posted On 21 Jun 2018

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Greece Investment Options Top NY Roadshow Agenda

Greece's investment opportunities are at the center of attention in New York this week during the Greek Investment Roadshow running through to June 22.

Posted On 20 Jun 2018

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World’s First Hydrogen Vessel ‘Energy Observer’ Arrives in Athens

Energy Observer, the world's first vessel powered by hydrogen and renewables, has arrived in Athens, the 20th stopover of its global tour.

Posted On 20 Jun 2018

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

EuGMS 2020: Greece to Host 16th European Geriatric Medicine Congress

Greece will host the European Geriatric Medicine Society's (EuGMS) 16th International Congress in 2020 in Athens after competing for the event with Sweden and Israel last year.

Posted On 20 Jun 2018

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‘Cultural Routes’ 2020 Forum a Huge Success for Chania, Kountoura Says

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with sector professionals in the city of Chania, which in 2020 will host the 10th “Cultural Routes” advisory forum of the Council of Europe.

Posted On 19 Jun 2018

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Porto Koufo village in Halkidiki. Photo Source: Halkidiki Tourism Organization

Halkidiki Tourist Arrivals on Continuous Upward Trend, Says Minister

During the last three years, tourist arrivals to Halkidiki, northern Greece, have been on a continuous upward trend, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Posted On 15 Jun 2018

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