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Athens to Light Christmas Tree, Host 220 Festive Events

The holiday season in Athens will officially begin with the lighting of the Christmas tree at Syntagma Square on Tuesday, December 12.

Kountoura Meets with Hellenic Hoteliers Federation’s New Board of Directors

Issues that concern the Greek hospitality sector were discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the newly elected Board of Directors of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX).

Hotel Grande Bretagne Kicks Off Holiday Season

The Hotel Grande Bretagne celebrated the start of the holiday season with the lighting of its Christmas tree and the announcement of charity initiatives.

Greece Attends ‘European Tourism Day’ Conference in Brussels

Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development George Tziallas represented Greece in the “European Tourism Day” conference held in Brussels.

Hilton Athens Supports Vulnerable Groups Via ‘Linens for Life’ Program

Hilton Athens is participating in the "Linens for Life" program to encourage the recycling of used hotel linen and support women in need.

Linkwise Provides ‘Travel Insights’ to Network Affiliates

Affiliate marketing company Linkwise recently held the first “Travel Insights” event for its network affiliates and presented the current trends in the tourism industry.

Greece Looks to Connect Tourism with Culture

Ways to connect tourism with culture to promote Greece as a year round destination were discussed during a workshop held by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Turkish Airlines Brings Foreign Tour Operators to Athens

Nineteen tour operators from Pakistan, Qatar and Turkey, recently took part in a fam trip in Athens, organized by Turkish Airlines and Mideast Travel.

Top Chefs Attend 6th Premier Gastronomy Festival in Bansko, Bulgaria

Internationally acclaimed chefs and gastronomy lovers recently gathered in Bansko, Bulgaria, to participate in the 6th Premier Gastronomy Festival of the Premier Luxury Mountain Resort.

GTP Team Features 360 VR Photography

The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) team at the 100% Hotel Show, featuring 360 Virtual Reality Photography.

Greek Tourism Presented at ‘Women Political Leaders Global Summit’ in Iceland

Greece's positions for sustainable tourism development were presented during the Women Political Leaders Annual Global Summit (WPL) 2017 in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Hotel Sector Trends Revealed at 1st Int’l Hospitality Forum in Athens

New developments and challenges in the hospitality and tourism sector were discussed during the 1st International Hospitality Forum in Athens.

Greek ‘Breakfast Basket’ Initiative Introduced at Xenia 2017 Expo

The “Breakfast Basket” initiative of the Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) made its debut during the recent Xenia 2017 hospitality show in Athens.

Greece’s Museum of Tourism Sets New Goals, Launches Website

With the ambition to grow further, Greece’s Museum of Tourism has launched a website and a special publication on its exhibits.

ITB Asia Partners with the Association of Corporate Travel Executives for 2018 Expo

The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) has become ITB Asia's 2018 Corporate Travel Association Partner following the signing of an agreement.

Hoteliers Gain Valuable Insight on Digital Marketing Tools at Xenia 2017

During the Xenia 2017 expo in Athens, Greek tourism experts discussed the ways digital marketing can support hoteliers in their efforts to achieve growth.

Gaultier to Donate Show Proceeds to Benaki Museum in Greece

Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier will be donating the proceeds from a special presentation of his creations to the Benaki Museum in Greece.

Thessaloniki Aiming to Become Sports Tourism Destination Through Marathon Events

Thessaloniki's marathons are gaining acclaim every year and organizers are aiming to place the city on the map of international sports tourism destinations.

SETE Chief: Chinese Market is a Great Opportunity, Big Challenge

Improving air connectivity and creating additional visa centers are key to increase inbound tourism from China to Greece, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.

Kountoura Pledges Support for Tourism SMEs at SETKE Congress

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura expressed her support for tourism SMEs, which form the “backbone of Greek tourism”.