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New Year’s Eve: Athens to Ring in 2016 with Music and Dance

The Municipality of Athens will usher in the New Year with a concert at Thissio and the Acropolis providing a spectacular backdrop.

Traveling Suitcases to Teach Kids About Cycladic Art

A team from the Athens-based Museum of Cycladic Art held a fund-raising event at New York’s Public Library last month in order to launch its “traveling suitcases” project aimed at educating youngsters about Aegean art.

‘Alexander the Great’ Marathon to Soar on Ellinair Wings

Travel experts Mouzenidis Group and organizers of the International “Alexander the Great” marathon have announced that they have joined forces ahead of the major Thessaloniki running event to be held on April 3rd.

Holiday Events, Swing Music and More @ Athens Airport

Elves, wind-up toys, traditional Christmas melodies and swing music await visitors and passengers at Athens International Airport on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Society of Cretans in Traditional Costume Sing Christmas Carols to Alt. Tourism Minister Kountoura

The Society of Cretans in Traditional Costume on Tuesday sang traditional Christmas carols to Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura at the Tourism Ministry.

BTPF 2015 Deemed a Success, Boosts Business Ties Between Tourism Sector Professionals

Over 1,500 B2B meetings took place between hotel entrepreneurs, leading tourism enterprises and travel agencies during the 3rd Business Travel Professionals Forum (BTPF) held on 10-11 December at the Metropolitan Athens Hotel in Athens.

Vote for Kastri Bistro @ Tasty Guide 2016!

Kastri Bistro, the new gastronomy hot spot of Athens, is participating in the Tasty Guide 2016 competition, in the “High- end cuisine” category and is asking for your vote!

Thessaloniki Hoteliers Mark ‘100 Years of Hospitality’ with Book Release

Thessaloniki hoteliers paid tribute to the sector and to their association, with the release of 100 Years of Hospitality - Thessaloniki Hotels 1914-2014 during a special book release ceremony at the city’s historic Macedonia Palace.

Tenor Frangoulis Gets Ready for Christmas Charity Concert in London this Week

Greek tenor Mario Frangoulis is getting ready to give a charity fundraising Christmas concert at London’s Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel this week on Wednesday, December 23.

Greek Tourism Expo Takes Sector a Step Further

One-hundred hosted buyers from 25 countries talked tourism and more in over 3,800 Β2Β meetings during the 2nd Greek Tourism Expo held in Athens earlier this month.

‘Celestyal’ Launches Global Facebook Competition to Win One of 16 Authentic 2016 Cruises

Celestyal Cruises is inviting all to play “Merry Greecemas” on Facebook and enter the drawing for one of 16 authentic 2016 cruises, including 7-, 4- and 3-day Aegean cruises and 7-day cruises around Cuba.

Santa Claus Sleds His Way to Athens’ Choco Factory

So Santa Claus is coming to town… and Athenians young and old will have the chance to combine seeing him with indulging in plenty of chocolate at the newly opened Choco Factory Museum at the Helexpo Center in Marousi.

Kountoura Attends ‘Greek Day at the NYSE’, Talks Tourism in New York

The New York Stock Exchange, in collaboration with Capital Link, held “Greek Day at the NYSE” on Tuesday, following the 17th Capital Link Forum that took place at the Metropolitan Club on Monday.

Athens Concert Hall Ushers in the Holidays with Music & More

There’s no doubt about it… ’tis the season to be jolly and the Athens Concert Hall (aka Megaron Mousikis) is ready to set the festive mood with a series of Christmas and New Year’s events for all ages and tastes.

Poland Gets a Taste of Greek Tourism at ‘Grecka Panorama’

Greece’s tourism offerings took central stage in Poland last week during the 1st Grecka Panorama-CYPR travel fair held at Warsaw’s Torwar Arena.

Greek Travel Agents Connect with Hoteliers at ‘GTP Island’

For the second time around, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) provided a platform for local travel agents and tour operators to strengthen ties with hoteliers visiting the 100% Hotel Show.

Kountoura to Attend Capital Link Forum in New York, Discuss Greek Tourism Investment Opportunities

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Dimitris Mardas will attend the 17th Capital Link Forum on "Investing for Growth" in New York on Monday, December 14.

Third ‘100% Hotel Show’ Celebrates Rise in Visitor Numbers

The 100% Hotel Show, the Greek exhibition addressed especially to hoteliers, saw a 35 percent rise in visitors at its third edition held in late November at the MEC exhibition center.

Naoussa Set to Titillate and Teach at Wine Fest

The city of Naoussa is set to welcome wine lovers from across the country during its three-day festival “City of Wine”, which kicks off tomorrow at the Vetlans Multi-space and runs through to December 13.

Checkmate! Chess Floor Games at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport (AIA) will hold a three-day chess game event with the participation of distinguished chess players who will "checkmate" at check-in.