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Athens to Host ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2018

Athens in October 2018 will host the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, an international event organized every two years by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations.

IMIC 2017: The End of Tourism as We Know It

Redefining the way we market and manage tourism and refocusing the attention on the traveler were the key findings of this year’s IMIC 2017 conference.

Kountoura: All-year Tourism to Spur Investments, Create Jobs

Year-round tourism will provide the impetus for investments, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said during the Capital + Vision 2017 conference recently held in Athens.

Record Numbers to Run 35th ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’

The 35th "Athens Marathon. The Authentic" will attract record numbers on November 12, but the race's infrastructure must be developed to handle future participation growth.

Hainan Airlines Updates Greek Partners at Athens Event

The latest news and developments of China’s Hainan Airlines were presented to leading Greek travel agents during a recent event in Athens.

Region of Crete to Present Goals of ‘Blueislands’ EU Environmental Project

The main objectives of the European “Blueislands” environmental project will be presented on October 24, during a conference organized by the Region of Crete in Heraklio.

Greek ‘Breakfast Basket’ to Debut at SETKE Congress

The Greek "Breakfast Basket" initiative will officially premiere during the 2nd Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) congress in November.

Qatar Airways Supported ‘Navarino Challenge 2017’ as Official Airline Partner

Qatar Airways, for the third consecutive year, supported the Navarino Challenge 2017 as the sports tourism event's Official Airline Partner.

Rhodes to Host 2nd Architecture and Tourism Conference

Tourism professionals and architects from Greece and abroad will participate in the 2nd Architecture and Tourism Conference, which will be held on October 21-22 on Rhodes.

Santorini IMIC 2017 Opens Dialogue Between Academia & Tourism Stakeholders

Tourism as a field of study, the challenges, solutions and trends, as seen through the eyes of academics, is the focus of a three-day meeting on Santorini.

Spatial Planning, Legality Top State Minister’s Agenda at Greek Tourism Industry Meet

Minister of State Alekos Flambouraris spoke of the importance of a structured spatial planning scheme for tourism at the recent SETE conference.

Trump Hails US Participation in Thessaloniki International Fair in 2018

US President Donald Trump commented on the United States being the honored country at next year’s 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF).

Athens Digital Lab to Promote Youth Entrepreneurship

The Athens Municipality invites individuals, groups and new technology enthusiasts to submit their proposals for a smarter, friendlier city to the Athens Digital Lab.

Xenia 2017 Hospitality Expo Expects Over 200 Int’l Hosted Buyers

Over 200 hosted buyers from countries targeted by the Greek tourism industry are expected to attend the Xenia 2017 hospitality expo in Athens in November.

Runners Get Unique Island Experience at 2nd Andros Trail Race

The 2nd Andros Trail Race drew in the crowds earlier this month and offered amateur and professional athletes the chance to experience Andros in all its natural glory.

New WTM London Event to Connect Investors, Destinations and Ministers

A new event bringing together international investors, government ministers and destinations will be held at WTM London 2017 in November.

Dinosaurs Theme Park Opens in Thessaloniki

Aiming to take young and adult visitors on a journey back in time, TIF-Helexpo recently inaugurated a “Dinosaurs” theme park in Thessaloniki.

Nostos 2017: Nafpaktos Puts Focus on Alternative Tourism to Extend Season

The Municipality of Nafpaktos in Western Greece is going forward with a plan focused on alternative forms of tourism to extend its season.

Greek Food Products Take Center Stage at Anuga Fair 

Over 260 Greek companies participated in the Anuga food fair recently held in Cologne, Germany, where the world's finest delicacies went on show.

Speakers Announced for SETE’s 16th Tourism and Development Conference

Government officials and international tourism organization's executives on October 16-17 will attend the 16th Conference of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).