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Greece Aims to Attract More Chinese Tourists

Greece has a key focus on attracting more Chinese visitors and the government has already started making the necessary contacts to attract more investment from the country and explore cooperation on a cultural level.

British MP Calls For the Return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece

British MP Andrew George was to table on Monday a motion in the House of Commons for the UK to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Athens Welcomes Greek Tourism Expo

Some 162 exhibitors, 74 hosted buyers, 2,600 B2B meetings and 6,650 visitors “came to meet the Greeks” at this year’s 1st Greek Tourism Expo which took place at the Metropolitan Expo on 5-7 December.

Greek Cuisine the Focus of Attica Fam Trip for European Media

Greek cuisine was at the center of a recent fam trip organized by the Attica Regional Authority for European media.

Video: The New York Times Describes 36 Hours In Athens, Greece

The online edition of the New York Times hosts a video that introduces the changed face of Athens, Greece's capital city that was reborn through the economic turmoil and now appears self-confident and creative.

Best Of Greek Tourism To Be Displayed At Expo In December

The upcoming international fair Greek Tourism Expo will aim to surpass Greece's famous "sea and sun" product and dynamically display all forms of tourism offered by the country

Aegean Airlines Shows Greece’s Beauty To Passengers

Passengers traveling on all flights of Aegean Airlines can enjoy Greece's beautiful destinations through the new channel "enter Greece," which has launched as part of the airline's in-flight entertainment program.

The Guardian Highlights The Best Of Athens, Greece, In New City Guide

"It would be criminal to come to Athens and miss the Acropolis but visitors who stick only to the city’s ancient past are missing out," The Guardian notes in its recently released online Athens city guide.

Athens To Display 25 Masterpieces From Greece & Italy

Twenty-five masterpieces from Greece and Italy will be displayed at an art exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens as of late August.

What To Do In Athens During The 15 August Holiday In Greece – Tips

Athens becomes a bit deserted in August, especially during the week of the 15th, which is a public holiday period. This may just be the best time for residents and visitors to go out and really explore Athens center and Attica.

From London To Athens By Bike, An Initiative For The Parthenon Marbles To Return To Greece

Italian professor Salvatore Lo Sicco traveled from London to Athens on his bike to rally for the Parthenon Marbles to return to their birthplace in Greece.

Aegean Airlines Joins Terminal 2 At London Heathrow

Passengers of Greek carrier Aegean Airlines now fly from the brand-new Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal at Heathrow Airport in London and are promised high-quality services aimed to improve their travel experience.

New Campaign Launches For The Return Of The Parthenon Marbles To Greece

"Return (the marbles), Restore (Parthenon), Restart (history)" is the title of a new international campaign for the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles launched by UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Marianna V. Vardinoyannis.

The New York Post Reveals Hotspots In Athens, Greece

New York Post's journalist Gisela Williams came to Athens, toured the city's streets, talked with Athenians, went shopping, sampled beverages and food and then wrote up a personal favorites list!

Google’s “Street View” Map Service To Promote Greece’s Cultural Wealth

The Greek Culture Ministry will further cooperate with Google to include Greece's most popular archaeological sites and museums in the Street View map service to boost the promotion of the country's cultural wealth abroad.

World Travel Awards Announce Three-Day Experience In Greece

The organizers of the World Travel Awards recently revealed a full three-day itinerary of events and activities on offer to guests attending the Europe Gala Ceremony 2014 on 1-3 August 2014.

Athens, Greece, Recommended As Summer Destination By Abu Dhabi-Based Press

Athens counts among the select destinations that Abu Dhabi-based newspaper The National recommends its readers visit this June. The English-language daily spotlights cultural attractions that reveal the modern-day face of the city.

Athens Among Most Popular #selfie Capitals Of The World

The capital city of Greece, Athens, is among the top 10 selfie capitals of the world, according to a list drawn up by travel site Suggestme.com.

Greece: German Visitor Numbers Up But Spending Is Down

German arrivals to Greece were up by 7.5 percent in 2013 compared to the year before, according to data presented at a tourism event in Athens on 9 May.

GNTO Supports International Cinematographers Visit To Athens

Athens and Delphi will welcome 50 of the most important cinematographers from 47 countries of the world during the 2014 International Federation of Cinematographers (IMAGO) Annual General Assembly.