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Thessaloniki To Host Multi-Conference On Tourism

Representatives of the Greek Government, agencies, regions and executives of the international and domestic market will speak on key issues of the tourism industry at the Capital + Vision multi-conference to be held in Thessaloniki, Greece.

31st Athens Classic Marathon Shines Spotlight On Greek Capital

Thousands of runners created an amazing image of Athens on Sunday 10 November and placed the Greek capital in the international limelight.

WTM 2013: Athens Receives Warm Reception

“If we continue to show an image of stability and calmness, Athens may have a better tourism season and enter the path of recovery in 2014,” the president of the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association, Alexandros Vassilikos, commented after the curtain fell for this year’s...

WTM 2013: Thessaloniki Promoted By Bestselling Author Victoria Hislop

Renowned UK author Victoria Hislop spoke in regards to everything about Thessaloniki that has inspired her and continues to inspire her, during a presentation at the recent World Travel Market (WTM) in London, UK.

Zakynthos Next To Apply For Waterway License

Hellenic Seaplanes recently received the green light from the Zakynthos Port Fund to carry out the necessary procedures to obtain a license for the construction of a waterway at the island's port.

Athens, Greece, Loses Ledra Marriott Group

The Athens Ledra Marriott will not be accepting bookings for 2014 from 31 December 2013 as the hotel in the Greek capital will no longer operate as a Marriott, according to an announcement on the website of the international hotel chain Marriott Hotels & Resorts.

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.