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Unique Summer Event: “Traditional Cretan Wedding” at Kritsa Village, Crete

If you're on Crete this weekend, get ready for a real treat: a traditional Cretan wedding!

The Greek Connection: Hollywood Insists… #VisitGreece

Oscar winning superstar Tom Hanks and Canadian American actress and screenwriter Nia Vardalos are telling everyone to #VisitGreece.

Summer ‘Full Moon’ Events at Cavo Olympo

Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort and Spa in Pieria has announced three summer "full moon" events.

Athens Airport Goes ‘Up-tempo’ With Angelika Dusk

This Friday, July 24, the Athens Music Port will welcome Angelika Dusk: the composer, songwriter and singer who promises to "travel" passengers and visitors of Athens International Airport through a powerful uplifting music pop experience!

#SeeYouInGreece: Hollywood Celebs in Hashtag Campaign to Support Greece

News website Greek Reporter recently launched a hashtag campaign to support Greece that includes a video of supportive statements on the country, made by some of the biggest names in Hollywood.

Yes! Hotels Supports Greek Tourism Via Social Media Campaign

YES! Hotels Group has launched a social media campaign to promote the values and virtues of Athens and Greece to countries abroad.

Syros School Children Step in as Tour Guides

School children on the Cycladic isle of Syros are stepping in as tour guides, welcoming visitors to their island and showing off its major attractions as part of an innovative municipal learning program.

‘Blogtrotters’ Set Social Media Abuzz for Thessaloniki, Mount Olympus & Halkidiki

Thessaloniki and Mount Olympus instantly became trending topics on social media once the "Blogtrotters 2015" event kicked off on Wednesday.

The French Say ‘Le petit paradis, Halkidiki!’

"Halkidiki is a small paradise", three journalists and two bloggers from France agreed last week.

Versus Travel Gearing Up for Huge 20th Birthday Party in Athens

Versus Travel, a leading Greek travel agency, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in business on Saturday, June 6, and promises a night of surprises, fun and lots of Latin music!

E. Macedonia & Thrace Region Welcomes Swedes with Traditional Greek Treats

As part of its ongoing promotional strategy, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace received Swedish visitors with local delicacies, music and more during the region’s special welcoming ceremonies at Kavala’s Mega Alexandros Airport. Incoming travelers were treated to...

UK Tour Operators Treated to Halkidiki Wonders

A total of 13 UK-based travel agents were given a tour of the Halkidiki region and treated to its local cuisine during the 3rd fam trip recently organised by the Halkidiki Tourism Organization.

Kountoura Congratulates Greek Team for Win at Deaf European Football Champions League

Following their win in the European Deaf Football Championship for the second consecutive year, the Panathlitikos Deaf Association (POK) was welcomed on Tuesday at the Tourism Ministry in Athens by Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Japanese Cruise Passengers Receive Warm Welcome at Heraklion, Crete

Some 1,000 passengers on the Japanese "Asuka II" cruise ship received a warm and traditional Cretan welcome upon their arrival at the Heraklion Port on Thursday.

Eastern Macedonia-Thrace Introduced to Romanian Market

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) office in Romania expects more media exposure and visitors for the Eastern Macedonia-Thrace destination following a familiarization trip (fam trip) held there in mid-April.

KLM Celebrates Dutch ‘King’s Day’

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on Monday, April 27, offered sweet treats to all passengers in honor of King's Day in The Netherlands. King's Day marks the birth of King Willem-Alexander.

Traveling Greek Gourmet Event ‘Sympossio’ Goes Strong, Next Stop Kiev

Greek cuisine in all its glory is doing the rounds: boasting 53 cities, 10 countries, 73 cooking happenings, 140 Greek products, 3,150 guests and 36 sponsors, the annual “Sympossio-Greek Gourmet Touring” series of culinary events is going strong with Kiev as its next stop.

Geo Routes Introduces China’s Most Promising Youth to Greek Culture

A group of China’s most promising youngsters had the chance to learn more about Greece, its history, culture and philosophy, during a specially designed itinerary organized by Geo Routes.

The 6th Greek Gourmet Tour ‘Sympossio’ Begins

Aldemar Resorts has once again embarked on a journey to Western and Eastern Europe to promote Greece’s products and gastronomic culture.

Showdown During ‘Aegean Traveller Battles’

Travellers go head-to-head during Aegean’s ongoing online video contest featuring restless wanderers wishing to discover new destinations and alternative travel experiences.