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Madonna Introduces Greek Muse ‘Euterpe’ to the World at Billboard Event

Global icon Madonna hit the Billboard Women In Music 2016 red carpet on Friday wearing a Gucci custom multicolored matching two-piece silk suit with the Greek name "Euterpe" embroidered on the back.

Athens’ Christmas Lights Switch On: Friday, December 9

The countdown to celebrating the festive season in Athens has begun, with the Christmas lights switch on scheduled for Friday, December 9, at 7pm.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Kicks Off Holiday Season with Christmas Tree Lighting

The Hotel Grande Bretagne officially kicked off the holiday season on Monday, December 5, with the ceremonial lighting of its Christmas tree in the lobby.

Thessaloniki Ushers in Xmas Season with ‘Asterocosmos’

Thessaloniki is ready for Christmas and its annual "Asterocosmos" awaits visitors to celebrate all season long starting with the official launch on Saturday, December 10, featuring popular band Vegas at the TIF-Helexpo center.

Greek-China Body to Push for Investment, Partnerships

A new body aiming to boost ties between China and Greece through collaborations and investment will be presented on December 9 in Thessaloniki.

‘Miles Away Travel’ Wins Over the Crowds with Sifnos Showcase

Miles Away Travel brought the Cycladic island of Sifnos to Athens during the 3rd International Greek Tourism Expo held last month winning over the crowds with its innovative presentation.

Asteroupoli: Christmas Village Brings Holiday Cheer to Ioannina!

Asteroupoli, Greece’s largest Christmas Village in Ioannina, recently opened its doors with activities for all to bring in the holiday cheer.

Greece Shines at 2nd Grecka Panorama Poland

Greek sunshine spread across Poland last week during the 2nd Grecka Panorama which attracted more than 7,000 visitors and over 600 B2B meetings between Greek producers and Polish buyers.

Tourism Awards 2017: Entry Guidelines Released

The entry guidelines for the fourth edition of the Tourism Awards, which acknowledge the best practices in travel, hospitality and leisure across Greece, are now available.

WTM London 2016 Conference and Events Sees a Record 19,000 Attendees

The conference and event programme of World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 experienced a five percent increase, taking the number of attendees to a record of almost 19,000.

Emirates A380 ‘Blossoms’ at Dubai Miracle Garden

Emirates Airline has teamed up with Dubai Miracle Garden to construct the world’s largest floral installation through a life-size version of the Emirates A380, covered in more than 500,000 fresh flowers and living plants.

Qatar Airways Showcases Services at Philoxenia 2016 Expo

Qatar Airways took center stage at this year’s three-day Philoxenia fair held last month in Thessaloniki, introducing participants to its wide range of services and products.

French Travel Agencies Tour Athens, Stand by Greek Tourism

Representatives of eleven travel agencies from various cities of France participated in a recent familiarization trip to Athens and discovered the Greek capital's many offerings and beauties.

Greece Meets the ‘New’ Alitalia at Athens Event

The Greek market was recently introduced to the "new" Alitalia, its services and new destinations of 2016, during an event held at the Italian Embassy in Athens.

Georgia Presented as Tourism Destination to Greek Entrepreneurs

The business and investment opportunities available in Georgia and its viability as a tourism destination were all presented to Greek entrepreneurs and members of the city's consular missions, at an event held recently in Thessaloniki.

Building Sustainability in the Spotlight of GSTC European Regional Meeting 2016

The GSTC European Regional Meeting in Athens, Greece, took place on 23-24 November 2016, with 200 participants, including many GSTC members and GSTC Board members, coming from 16 countries.

It’s All So Sweet… @ Athens’ 8th Greek Honey Festival

Just in time for the holiday season with all its honey-based sweets, the 8th Honey & Bee Products Festival kicks off today through to December 4 at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Neo Faliro.

Hotel Revamp Hints and More at Athens Event

Secrets and tips on how to best renovate a hotel business, the latest trends in design and client/visitor needs were the focus of the “Hotel Renovation & Supplies” day event held in Athens.

Spyrou Philoxenia and Spyrou Hotels Attend the ‘100% Hotel Show 2016’ in Athens

Hoteliers and property owners had the chance to meet up and discuss with representatives of Spyrou Philoxenia and Spyrou Hotels at the 100% Hotel Show 2016 that recently took place at the Mediterranean Exhibition Center (MEC) in Peania, eastern Attica.

Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation to Host Antikythera Shipwreck Finds

The Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation in Piraeus will be hosting “The Antikythera Shipwreck - New Archaeological Discoveries” exhibit featuring for the first time to the public the finds uncovered at the 2,000-year-old shipwreck off the Greek island of Antikythera.