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WTM London 2017 Expands Speed Networking Program

WTM London 2017 will offer three speed networking events before the exhibition floor opens on each day, expanding the opportunities for exhibitors to negotiate and conclude business deals.

Travel Massive Athens Invites Local Tourism Experts to Networking Event

The Athens chapter of the Travel Massive platform is holding a meet up on May 31 to connect people in the local tourism industry.

Greece has High Hopes for More Chinese Visitors

Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Georgios Tziallas attended the Greek-Chinese Entrepreneurship Conference, which focused on tourism.

Scoot’s New Moussaka-inspired Jet to Fly Athens-Singapore in June

Singapore Airlines-owned low-cost carrier Scoot is welcoming four new aircraft to its fleet, including a Boeing 787-8 named “Mous-Scoot-Ka”, inspired by popular Greek dish moussaka.

Hoist those Sails! Skiathos Palace Cup 2017 Ready for Action

The Skiathos Palace Cup 2017 will welcome 15 sailing teams in a series of match races over the May 19-21 weekend on Skiathos.

Athens’ First ‘Greek Travel Show’ Ready to Kick Off

The first 'Greek Travel Show' will open its doors to holidaymakers on May 19-21 at the Helexpo-Maroussi Exhibition Center in Athens.

Athens-Beijing Direct Flights Expected September 2017

Direct flights between Greece and China are expected to launch in September, according to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.

Preveza Meet to Bring Tourism Issues to the Table

Deputy prefects and local administration decision-makers, will meet on May 12 in Preveza for the 4th conference on the "Utilization of NSRF programs for Tourism Development”.
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SNFCC Welcomes All to ‘Summer Nostos Festival’

With the participation of more than 400 distinguished artists from Greece and abroad, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center will host the Summer Nostos Festival.

Live the ‘Santorini Experience’ – Registration Now Open!

Professional and amateur athletes are invited to live the 3rd "Santorini Experience" on October 6-8 on the island of Santorini.

Navarino Environmental Observatory Supports Science-Business Collaboration

The Navarino Environmental Observatory was presented as a successful case study, during a seminar at the Residence of the Ambassador of Sweden in Athens.

Greek Tourism Minister Receives UNESCO Director General Candidate

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently received Moushira Khattab, Egypt’s candidate for the post of UNESCO Director General, who was on an official visit to Athens.

Cyclades Trail Cup 2017 – Next Stop: Amorgos

The island of Amorgos will be the second destination to host the next trail running race of this year's Cyclades Trail Cup sports event.

Air France and Porsche Improve Guinness World Record – Video

Air France and Porsche recently improved their own Guinness World Record, as a Porsche Cayenne successfully towed an Air France Airbus A380 weighing 285-tonnes.

‘YES to Sea Tourism Forum’ to Focus on Cruise Travel and Yachting

Key issues on cruise travel and yachting will be discussed during the “YES to Sea Tourism Forum” on May 24, during the 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum.

Tziallas Presents Plan on Greek Islands’ Tourism Development

Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Georgios Tziallas presented plans to support tourism on the islands, during the OAEN General Assembly.

Kalamaki Beach Hotel ‘Lends’ Premises for Yoga and Pilates Sessions

The Kalamaki Beach Hotel in Isthmia, Peloponnese, this year is lending its premises to yoga instructors and their teams to practice yoga and pilates.

Greece-UAE Ink Maritime Transport Deal

Greek Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroublis signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on maritime transport with UAE Minister of State, Dr Sultan Bin Ahmad Al Jaber.

Kountoura, Cousteau Discuss Marine Research Projects in Greece

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau discussed on the promotion of Greece as a leading diving destination.

Diaspora Greeks to Gain Access to Cheaper Medical Services via New Portal

The Greek Health Tourism Confederation is offering Diaspora Greeks from New York and Montreal the option to access medical services in Greece at a friendlier cost via vitabooking.com.