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WTM 2013: South Aegean Region Presents New Website

The World Travel Market in London got a preview of the Region of South Aegean's soon-to-launch website that is aimed to effectively promote the tourism offering of the Greek islands.

Greek Cruise Industry Development Conference To Be Held In Heraklion, Crete

Greek Maritime industry experts will turn their attention to the need to develop Greece's cruise industry at a conference to be held 8-9 November in Heraklion, Crete.

Thessaloniki Hoteliers Upset Over CAA Decision To Block Extra Flights From Turkey

The Thessaloniki Hotels Association have expressed their disappointment with the Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) recent decision to reject a Turkish Airlines request for a second daily flight to and from Thessaloniki.

Crete Celebrates 100 Years Of Union With Greece In London

As part of a series of events taking place in Greece and abroad to celebrate the 100 years union of Crete with Greece, the Region of Crete will host a classical piano concert in London, UK.

Thessaloniki To Welcome Direct Flights From The Netherlands And Scandinavia In Spring 2014

Next spring, Thessaloniki will open to new markets and expand in existing ones. Flights from Amsterdam, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo as of April 2014.

Halkidiki’s Tourism On The Upswing

Greek destination Halkidiki recorded a seven percent rise in revenue during the 2013 tourism season from the same period last year, bolstered by a 10 percent increase in overnight stays by German, Russian, Ukrainian, British and Turkish tourists.

Pelion Villages Promoted As “Slow Tourism” Destinations

The Region of Thessaly has launched a pilot initiative to promote the cultural values of the villages of Milies and Vizitsa in Pelion, Magnesia, and establish them as "slow tourism" destinations.

Greek Villages Milies-Vizitsa: A Station Of Architecture And Tastes

A pilot initiative entitled "Milies-Vizitsa: Station of Architecture and Tastes" has been launched by the Region of Thessaly that aims to manage the cultural values of villages in Pelion to increase their economic and social development and attract more tourists all year around.

Region Of Thessaly Honors Culinary Genius Elias Mamalakis

Distinguished Greek journalist and culinary genius Elias Mamalakis was honored recently by the Regional Governor of Thessaly Konstantinos Agorastos for his valuable contribution to the promotion of the region's local cuisine as a cultural value.

The Greek Islands Come Closer To Scotland Via easyJet

The Greek islands of Crete and Kos are included on easyJet's new flight schedule for 2014.

GNTO Promotes Evia As All Year Round Destination

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in collaboration with the Region of Evia recently held a workshop for the promotion of Evia as a four season destination to the Benelux market.

Rihanna Takes A Break From World Tour To Holiday On Crete, Greece

It just took a hashtag for the world to discover that superstar Rihanna is currently taking a break from her “Diamonds World Tour” and is holidaying in Greece.

Thessaloniki Hosts 2nd International Night Halfmarathon

Thessaloniki will host the 2nd International Night Halfmarathon and 5000-km run, organized by athletic association Μ.Ε.Α.S TRITON and the Municipality of Thessaloniki, on Saturday 19 October 2013.

GNTO Launches Video For 2013-2014 Tourism Campaign

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently screened the new promotional video for Greek tourism during a presentation of the 2013-2014 communication campaign to foreign markets.

Athens To Be Promoted In 18 International Airports

The Greek capital will be displayed at airports in Canada, the US, Latin America, the European Union and Russia through the "City Pair Initiative."

Patmos To Host Conference On Tourism Development Via Small Greek Lodges

Ways to achieve tourism and economic development on islands through the viability of small Greek lodges will be focused on at the first conference of the Federation of Dodecanese Tourist Family Accommodations in Greece.

Russia To Take Part In Thessaloniki Philoxenia Tourism Fair

Russia will participate in the 29th Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition in Thessaloniki, Greece, after several years of absence.

Athens Included On New7Wonders Cities Longlist

The Greek capital is included on the longlist of the New7Wonders Cities campaign that was recently revealed by Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders.

Heraklion, Crete, To Host Conference On Cultural Tourism In Rural Areas

Policy-makers, local and regional stakeholders, researchers and tourism providers will discuss the meaning and future of cultural tourism in rural areas during the upcoming international networking conference to be held in Heraklion, Crete.

Colossus Of Rhodes To Rise Again?

Municipal authorities on Rhodes, Greece, are considering to revive the ancient wonder of the Colossus of Rhodes to a current wonder of the 21st century in an aim to strengthen the island's tourism competitiveness.