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Greece’s 1st Alternative Tourism Expo in Nafpaktos Come October

Active, explorer and adventure travel options in Greece will take center stage during the 1st Greek Alternative Tourism exhibition to run October 14-17 in the coastal town of Nafpaktos in western Greece.

TEDxAcademy 2016 to ‘Re-imagine Greece’

The TEDxAcademy returns for the 7th year in a row on October 1 to "Re-imagine Greece" at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall.

MeetingPlanners Russia 2016: 4th MICE B2B Forum in Moscow Ready to Welcome Professionals

The fourth edition of the annual MeetingPlanners Russia event, organized by Europe Congress, will take place this year during September 5-6 at the Renaissance Moscow Monarch Hotel.

Thirty Lighthouses in Greece Open to the Public on Sunday, August 21

Thirty of Greece's lighthouses will be open to the public on Sunday, August 21, on the occasion of International Lighthouse Day.

Ancient & Modern Cyclades Craft Jewelry Dazzle on Mykonos

A new show featuring craft jewelry from the 6th century BCE to the ’70s takes center stage at the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos, casting the spotlight on ancient Greek jewelry design and how it has inspired artists through time.

Nikki Beach Porto Heli Throws Yacht Party

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli, located near Argos in the Peloponnese, recently held its Yacht Party, another signature event for Nikki Beach Worldwide.

Dusk-to-Dawn Full Moon Jam in the Heart of Nisyros’ Volcano

Fifteen Greek musicians will meet for the first time in a 10-hour gig inside a volcano on August 18 on the island of Nisyros, where they will improvise under the full moon until sunrise.

Full Moon Musical Evenings at the Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum has announced that it will celebrate this year’s August Full Moon with special musical evenings.

Shop ’til You Drop at Kalamata ‘White Night’ Event

It’s all about shopping therapy during the fourth White Night (Lefki Nychta) event to take place in the Peloponnesian city of Kalamata on the last Saturday of the month, August 27.

World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 Finalists Announced

Responsible Travel has announced the 13 finalists in the 2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards that will take place at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London in November.

Free August Full Moon Events Across Greece to Mesmerize

Not one or two but four days of free full moon fun are in store for visitors and locals across Greece in celebration of the August full moon on Thursday, with dozens of archaeological sites and museums including Athens’ Temple of Olympian Zeus, Cape Sounion, the castle town of...

Syros’ 1st Rebetiko Fest ‘Sings’ the Greek Blues

The Cycladic island of Syros will pay tribute to the Greek blues, aka the “rebetiko”, with five days full of music and more during the 1st Rebetiko Festival: Markos Vamvakaris’ Syros to run from August 31 to September 4.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Launches Free Events for the Public

Aiming to keep the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in constant dialogue with the public until its official delivery to the State, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has announced that open events will kick off to give visitors the opportunity to re-discover...

‘Syros City Trail 2016’ Race Schedule Announced

For the second year running, the Syros City Trail is taking place on the island of Syros. The aim of the run, which will be held on September 3 this year, is to promote the historical and cultural heritage of Ermoupoli, the capital of Syros, via major attractions along the...

ANEK LINES Renews Support for Platanias FC

Greek passenger shipping company ANEK LINES recently announced its continued support of Chania-based football club Platanias F.C. as renewed sponsor for the fifth year.

‘Panegyria’ in Greece – Meet, Eat & Dance at Island Open-air Summer Festivals

If there’s one thing all tourists to Greece should experience then that definitely is the open-air summer festivals known as “panegyria”.

Iberia Airlines Gives Exclusive 10% Discount to MITT 2017 Attendees

Iberia Airlines and organisers of Moscow’s International Travel and Tourism Exhibition – MITT exhibition have reached an agreement to offer a special price for all attendees of MITT 2017.

Social Media Superstar Jeremy Jauncey to Talk at WTM London 2016

Entrepreneur Jeremy Jauncey, the founder of Beautiful Destinations, will be the keynote speaker at the first of two Digital Tourism Think Tank (#DTTT) sessions at WTM London, the leading global event for the travel industry, in November.

Jet Airways Comes Closer to Greek Travel Agents

There is plenty of demand for travel from India to Greece, Jet Airways' new Vice President Europe Continental & Americas Gilbert George said recently in Athens.

Celestyal Cruises Brings a Taste of the Rio Olympics Onboard

Always eager to promote Greece to travelers of more than 140 nationalities, Celestyal Cruises will be voyaging to the tune of the Rio Olympics on its August 5-19 cruise aiming to bring the ancient Greek spirit of the Games on board.