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‘Thessbrunch’ Honored as Innovative Concept for Thessaloniki

The Thessaloniki Hotels Association received a silver award for its culinary initiative "Thessbrunch" at the prestigious Tourism Awards 2018.

Joon to Connect Europe with South Africa, Brazil and Seychelles

Joon, a wholly-owned Air France subsidiary, has announced long-haul routes in spring 2018, connecting Paris to Cape Town, Fortaleza and Mahé.

Key Tourism Figures 2017: Georgios Kaminis, Mayor of Athens

Our firm belief in building meaningful alliances that highlight the leading role of our city and promote our strategic synergies is reaping the fruits.

Costa Navarino Cultural Event Connects Tradition and Fashion

Hand-made fashion creations and traditional costumes were presented during an event titled, “Under the spell of Greek costume”, recently held at Costa Navarino in Messinia.

Melia Athens Hotel Launches New Website

Melia Athens Hotel has launched a new website, offering a direct, faster and more efficient booking system for travelers.

Thessaloniki to Host Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum in 2018

The northern city of Thessaloniki will host next year’s Balkans & Black Sea Cooperation Forum (BBSF) at the International Exhibition Center on May 30-June 1.

Costa Navarino Hosts ‘Cultural Weekend’ on Fashion and Tradition

Costa Navarino, located in Messinia in the Peloponnese, on October 20-22 will host a “Cultural Weekend” dedicated to fashion and tradition.

UNESCO Head, Athens Mayor Discuss Culture and Tourism in Greek Capital

Athens is a modern vibrant city that offers many things to experience as a contemporary art stage, according to the Greek capital's mayor, Georgios Kaminis.

Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation Clinches Montblanc Award

The Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation have received the prestigious 2017 Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award.

Athens Hoteliers Launch Cultural Action, Free Theatrical Performances

Theatrical performances of the works of great writers of Greek antiquity will take place free of charge at select archaeological sites and monuments of Athens.

Greece and China to Officially Inaugurate Cultural Exchange Year

The "Greece-China Year of Cultural Exchanges" will be officially inaugurated during a ceremony to be held on April 27 at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens.

Why September in Greece? The Best of All Worlds

Joining the recently launched “September in Greece” project, a Destsetters initiative, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) has nine spots for the ninth month of the year where it’s all happening in Greece.

‘Business as Usual’ for Athens at ITB 2016

Despite the ongoing publicity of the refugee crisis, Athens has not lost ground as a leisure tourism and city break destination, according to the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB).

‘Athens is the Grandest Open-air University in the World’

UK’s The Daily Mail declares the Greek capital the ideal travel destination to bring ancient history lessons to life.

Greek Isle Andros Launches 1st Summer Festival

The Cycladic island of Andros is launching its 1st International Festival this month and aims to establish it as a yearly event that will feature prominent performers from the world of theater and music.

Ancient Macedonia Culture Features on Italian TV

The ancient civilization of Central Macedonia will be featured on Italian television as part of the Halkidiki Tourism Organization’s (HTO) ongoing promotional efforts marking the Year of Aristotle 2016 - 2,400 years since his birth.

Athens to Welcome New Greek Brands and Designers Trade Show

A new trade show will kick off next month in Athens to give retailers and media a glimpse of Greece’s new aesthetic vision as seen through brands, products, designs and ideas presented by 22 young companies in the clothing, accessories, beachwear, designer objects and souvenir...

Greece @ WTM 2014 – Photo Report by GTP

The 35th World Travel Market (WTM), held 3-6 November on the fairgrounds of ExCeL–London, sent out positive messages for another good year for Greek tourism.

Hydra: The Lady of the Saronic Gulf

Hydra is an island known all over the world for its picturesque town - the subject of innumerable paintings - and for being a cosmopolitan holiday destination and choice of summer home for writers, artists, and refined jet-setters since the 50s.

“Nautilus: Navigating Greece” – Main Cultural Event Of Greek Presidency In Brussels

An exhibition dedicated to the sea and its timeless relationship to the Greeks, through 92 ancient masterpieces and 22 works of contemporary art, will open at the Brussels Musée des Beaux Arts (Bozar).