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Greece’s Menalon Trail Set to Grow and Include People with Disability

Greece’s Menalon Trail, was re-certified earlier this month, with plans underway for the first trail for people with disability.

Greece’s Grand Forest Metsovo Named ‘Europe’s Leading Landmark Hotel’

The 5-star Grand Forest Metsovo in Ioannina was announced as "Europe's Leading Landmark Hotel" at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe 2019 event.

Posidonia 2019 Forum to Cast Spotlight on Greek Cruise Comeback

Greece’s sea tourism, with particular focus on its cruise travel sector, will come into the spotlight at the 2019 Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum during May 28-29 in Athens.

Action Plan to Transform Arcadia into the ‘Tuscany of Greece’

The Arcadia Chamber has plans to turn the area into the “Tuscany of Greece” and Tripoli into a citybreak destination that will serve as a base for the entire region.

Over 1m Bulgarian Travelers Chose Greece in 2018

More than 1 million travelers from Bulgaria visited Greece in 2018, with the country being among the top three leading choices for holidays, according to Bulgarian Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova.

Meeting Santorini’s Creator: The Volcano

Greece's island of Santorini, one of the world's most popular tourism destinations, owes all that it is today to a huge volcanic eruption in about 1600 B.C.

‘Teamwork is the Key for Success’ – Interview with Maria Strati, GM of Poseidonion Grand Hotel

Poseidonion Grand Hotel General Manager Maria Strati speaks of the landmark hotel’s constant aim to offer the best guest experiences to visitors.

Dodecanese Chamber Chief Says Rhodes Tourist Product Needs Face-lift

Refreshing Rhodes’ tourism product is key to entering the new era with success and maintaining that success, said Dodecanese Chamber President Ioannis Pappous.

Fraport Greece Honored for Best Transport Infrastructure Deal

Fraport Greece has received the award for the "Best Transport Infrastructure" deal in Central and Eastern Europe, in the Project Finance Awards 2017.

Aegean Cuisine Wins Over New York City

New York recently got a taste of the traditional products and recipes of the Aegean cuisine, during a special event at the James Beard House.

Swiss Education Group Holds Workshops for ‘Tomorrow’s Hospitality Leaders’

The Swiss Education Group (SEG) on February 15 and 16, will hold a series of workshops free of charge, under the title “Tomorrow’s Hospitality Leaders” at the Electra Metropolis Hotel in Athens.

Historic Aegli Hotel in Volos Shows that Glamor Never Fades

The historic Aegli Hotel in Volos, Thessaly, recently opened its doors to Greek journalists following an extensive renovation.

100% Hotel Show 2017 Constructions Expected to Impress and Engage Visitors

In its fifth year, the 100% Hotel Show is raising the bar higher by aiming to make a visit to the exhibition a unique experience for visiting hoteliers.

Athens-Beijing Direct Flights Expected September 2017

Direct flights between Greece and China are expected to launch in September, according to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.

UK Advertising Watchdog Cracks Down on Not-so-free Tours

UK Advertising Standards Authority announced measures to curb untrained and unpaid persons from conducting "free" walking tours to unsuspecting visitors, who are often pressured at the end of their trips to give tips.

Greece Attends 7th UNWTO Silk Road Task Force Meeting in Spain

Greece's contribution to the promotion of Europe's cultural heritage was underlined at the 7th UNWTO Silk Road Task Force Meeting held recently in Valencia.

Consortium to Lend Fraport €1bn to Run 14 Regional Airports in Greece

A consortium of financial institutions will lend Fraport Greece approximately 1 billion euros for the 40-year concession of 14 airports across the country.

Interview: Meet Dimitris Karampampas, the new executive chef at Melia Athens

The Melia Athens, a member of Melia Hotels International, has introduced a new executive chef to the dining scene of the Greek capital. Dimitris Karampampas, a young, energetic and creative chef, has joined Melia's philosophy in delivering the best experiences to guests in Athens.

Eilat, Israel: Partner Region of MITT 2016

Eilat, Israel’s southernmost city, has become an official Partner Region of the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (MITT) 2016, the leading event in Russia to conduct business with key members of the travel trade.

Greek Travel Agents Slam Decision of Museum Guards for Five-day Workweek

FEDHATTA, the federation of Greek travel agents, on Tuesday slammed a decision announced by the guards of museums and archaeological sites in Greece to implement a five-day workweek and to stop working on weekends.