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Argo Travel Opens for Business on Santorini Island

Argo Travel Group, in addition to Athens, Thessaloniki, London, Geneva and Shanghai, has now opened a branch office on Santorini, one of the most popular islands in Greece and travel mecca for those seeking luxury experiences.

East Med Yacht Show 2015 Gears Up for Opening on Poros

The East Med Yacht Show 2015 opens its doors on Wednesday and up to 70 Greek luxury crewed yachts for charter will line the docks of Poros Island in Greece between April 29 and May 3.

Day Event to Focus on Greece’s Lake Karla as Ecotourism Hotspot

Finding ways to restore and tap into the potential of Lake Karla, in central Greece, as a primary ecotourism destination will top the agenda of a day event on May 23, at the Rooftile and Brickworks Museum N & S Tsalapatas in the city of Volos.

Incredible Edibles of the Peloponnese at the Benaki Museum in May

Athens’ Benaki Museum will spotlight the culinary traditions of the Peloponnese during its annual “Gastronomy Days” on May 22-24, when food experts come together to provide insight into the culture of food.

‘Santorini Experience’: Unique Athletes to Meet on a Unique Island!

Some of Greece's best-known figures in athletics will get together this weekend to live the Santorini Experience, an ultimate sports event with breathtaking views and challenging routes!

KLM Celebrates Dutch ‘King’s Day’

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on Monday, April 27, offered sweet treats to all passengers in honor of King's Day in The Netherlands. King's Day marks the birth of King Willem-Alexander.

Italian Journalists Get a Taste of Athens

Eight Italian journalists explored Athens and the islands of the Argosaronic during a press trip held April 16-19 by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) office in Italy.

Travel Trade Athens 2015: Major Trade Event in the Greek Capital on Monday

On Monday, April 27, over 80 buyers from a wide range of countries will meet up at the Megaron Athens International Conference Center with some 160 tourism professionals and suppliers of the Greek capital. The B2B meetings are part of the third edition of the Travel Trade Athens,...

Vintage Cars Steal Show at Spetses Race

Classic car drivers flaunted their beautiful vehicles, everything from a 1931 Cadillac to a 1954 Jaguar, at this year’s Spring Rally, which took place earlier this month on the Saronic island of Spetses.

Penny & the Swingin’ Cats LIVE at Athens International Airport

On Friday, April 24, and for the second time around, Penny & the Swingin’ Cats will bring swing, jive and rockabilly tunes to the “Musicport” of Athens International Airport (AIA).

Greece’s Creta Maris Celebrates 40 Years of Hospitality with Weeklong Festivities

Crete’s luxury Creta Maris Beach Resort, located in Hersonissos, is celebrating 40 years of hospitality and quality services with weeklong events kicking off on May 1.

Piraeus Port Marks European Maritime Day with Conference, Events and Shows

On the occasion of European Maritime Day, celebrated annually throughout Europe on May 20, Piraeus will hold a conference focusing on ports and coasts as engines for Blue Growth.

UK Journalists, Visitors Take ‘Aristotle Trail’ to Halkidiki Wonders

UK journalists, reporters and tour operators had the chance to learn more about the historic “Aristotle Trail” last month, during a presentation at London’s Hellenic Hall of the Aristotle Mountain Experience in the northern Greece region of Halkidiki.

Third Spetsathlon Welcomes Acclaimed Triathletes on April 24-26

The Spetsathlon 2015, jointly organized by Communication Lab and the Hellenic Triathlon Federation (EOTRI), will take place on the Saronic island of Spetses on April 24-26, supervised by triathlon champion Vassilis Krommidas.

‘Santorini Experience’ Promises Challenging Runs, Breathtaking Views

During May 1-3, Santorini Island will welcome the Santorini Experience, an ultimate sports event with breathtaking views, challenging routes and a rewarding experience!

Russian Regatta Boosts Tourism Ties with Greece

Greece has proposed to host Russia's “Regatta Verkhnevolzhskaya” in the Argosaronic Gulf in 2016.

Full-speed Ahead for East Med Yacht Show 2015 on Poros, Greece

The harbor of Poros in Greece is getting ready to welcome international charter professionals, private yacht brokers, travel agents and tour operators to give a broad display of up to 70 Greek luxury crewed yachts for charter.

Registration for the Tinos Running Experience Kicks Off

Tapping into the growing potential of sports tourism, the Cycladic island of Tinos is joining an increasing number of other Greek destinations in organising this year the 2nd Tinos Running Experience on June 6.

Argo Travel Brings Greece Closer to Vietnamese Market

Argo Travel Group was the sole Greek exhibitor at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) held recently in Hanoi and presented destination Greece to leading Vietnamese tour operators and travel agencies.

HATTA Backs Greek-Turkish Tourism Alliance

Boosting the mutual flow of tourism and developing common strategies for the cooperation of sector enterprises between Turkey and Greece was the focus of the Greek-Turkish Tourism Workshop held in Izmir, Turkey, on April 6.