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‘International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017’ Kicks Off

The International Year of Sustainable Tourism Development 2017 was officially opened during the 37th International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR in Madrid.

University Study Reveals Refugee Crisis Repercussions on Greek Island Tourism

The ongoing influx of refugees seeking access to Europe through the Eastern Aegean islands is impacting tourism growth, according to a new study.

The Guardian: Greece’s EMST Among Top 10 New Museum Openings in 2017

Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens is included on The Guardian's list of the top ten new museum openings around the world.

Interview – Theresa Cissell: ‘Qatar Airways Aims to Boost Tourism Growth in Greece’

Qatar Airways new Country Manager for Greece and Cyprus, Theresa Cissell, talks to GTP and gives details on the airline's plans concerning Athens.

Photos: A Day of Sudden Snowfall in Athens

Athens' ancient monuments, National Gardens, parks, squares and streets were recently covered in snow just for a day.

T+L: Lefkada’s Egremni Beach is Among the 13 Places with the Bluest Water in the World

Travel & Leisure magazine has included Lefkada's Egremni beach on a list of 13 places with the bluest waters in the world.

Zoottle: How Hoteliers Can Launch a Remarketing Campaign to Engage with Guests

Zoottle informs hoteliers how they can launch a targeted remarketing campaign to their guests by creating a custom audience on Facebook.

Greek ‘Yiayia’ Portrait Launches Apple iPhone 7 Plus

The Greek region of Mani in the Peloponnese features Apple's new iPhone 7 Plus add which it shared through YouTube for the promotion of its latest Portrait Mode feature on Apple's larger handset.

CNN Says Margi Hotel’s Patio Among ‘Best New Restaurants for 2017’

Situated on the Athens Riviera, the Margi Hotel’s very own The Patio restaurant has been named by CNN as one of the best new restaurants in the world for 2017.

Athens Art Scene Gets it on NYT’s 2017 Places to Go List

The New York Times has included Athens in its "52 Places to Go in 2017" list, adding that "the Greek debt crisis has not dampened Athens’ thriving arts scene" and backed by a photo of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC).

Travel Trends 2017: What Next?

At the dawn of the new year, travelers are making dreams and tourism professionals are making plans for the days ahead. And by the looks of things, travel is taking a turn for the more genuine. Adventure and hands-on experience go hand-in-hand this year leaving the good old...

Greece Among Countries with Most Powerful Passports for Traveling

Greek passport holders are among the most privileged in the world, according to Arton Capital's Passport Index.

How to Rent Out your Flat on Airbnb in Greece

Those interested in renting out their properties, homes or flats in Greece through online platforms such as Airbnb, must meet a series of requirements.

More EU Funds to be Made Available for Greek SMEs

The European Investment Fund (EIF) and the Greek economy ministry signed a funding deal to establish a 260 million euro risk capital Fund-of-Funds which will facilitate access to finance for entrepreneurs by unlocking the equity potential in the Greek market.

Athens among Conde Nast Traveller’s ‘Best Places to Travel in 2017’

Athens is among the 17 best places to visit in the world in 2017, according to renowned US magazine Conde Nast Traveller.

Tis the Season… Best Festive Spots in Greece this Christmas

The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) has singled out six destinations for a once-in-a-lifetime winter experience along a ''road less traveled''.

Tourism Partnership Launches to Promote Athens as Year-round Destination

A collaborative initiative has been launched to promote Athens as an attractive, year-round, city break tourism destination.

Two Greece Discoveries on ‘Archaeology’ Magazine’s Top 10 for 2016

Two archaeological discoveries in Greece have been selected by the editors of Archaeology magazine as this year’s most compelling finds in a feature story titled ‘’Top 10 Discoveries of 2016’’.

Bill for Short-term Rentals Goes to Greek Parliament

A bill set to regulate an ever-growing shadow economy in Greece, resulting from short-term rentals of residential properties, was tabled in parliament.

Commission Updates EU Air Safety List, Clears All Kazakh Airlines

All airlines certified in Kazakhstan have been removed from the EU’s air safety list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards.