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Thomas Cook to Open New ‘Sunprime’ Hotel on Kos in Summer 2018

Aiming to expand its presence in Greece, British travel company Thomas Cook will open a new "Sunprime" hotel on Kos in summer 2018.

Greek Hotel Investments Set to Go Full Steam Ahead

Eight billion euros worth of hotel investments will be materializing in the coming years in Greece, on the back of soaring tourism arrivals.

Greece to Host International Sandy Beach Symposium 2018

The 8th International Sandy Beach Symposium (ISBS) will take place between May 25-29, 2018, in Hersonissos on the island of Crete.

Creta Maris Honored for Business Excellence in Tourism

The Creta Maris Beach Resort, located on Crete, was recently honored with the "Treasures of Greek Tourism 2017” award for its business excellence.

Mitsis Hotels Receives ‘Green Key’ Eco-label for Second Consecutive Year

The Mitsis Hotels group, for the second consecutive year, received the “Green Key” eco-label for its environmental program.

Ionian Isles: Best Greek Tourism Performers with More Revenue, Longer Stays

The Ionian islands and Crete are Greece’s winning destinations in terms of tourism-related revenue per visitor and duration of stay.

ASTA Destination Expo 2018 Expected to Double US Travel to Greece

The ASTA Destination Expo, to be held in Athens during April 2018, is expected to double inbound tourism from the United States to Greece.

Bill Foresees New Casinos for Crete, Mykonos and Santorini

A new bill that foresees the granting of licenses for new casinos and the relocation of existing ones, has been put up for public consultation in Greece.

Linkwise Provides ‘Travel Insights’ to Network Affiliates

Affiliate marketing company Linkwise recently held the first “Travel Insights” event for its network affiliates and presented the current trends in the tourism industry.

Crete’s Kastelli Airport Works to Kick Off in 2018

Works on the Kastelli airport project on Crete are said to begin next spring after the finalization of the 480-million-euro deal and its parliamentary approval expected in early 2018.

Aldemar Resorts Partners with Nelios to Boost Online Presence

Aldemar Resorts has joined forces with Nelios to further boost its online presence in the Greek and international markets.

SETE Chief: Chinese Market is a Great Opportunity, Big Challenge

Improving air connectivity and creating additional visa centers are key to increase inbound tourism from China to Greece, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.

Civitel Hotels & Resorts Launches New Website

Civitel Hotels & Resorts has launched a new website that includes additional features and information on its hospitality services.

Creta Maris Renews ‘We Do Local’ Certification

The Creta Maris Beach Resort for the fourth year has received the “We Do Local” certification for its efforts to promote the local gastronomy and culture.

Greece’s Winning and Losing Destinations in First Half of 2017

An InSETE study recently examined incoming tourism for each Greek region, comparing first half data for 2016 and 2017 based on number of visits, overnights stays and revenue.

Trivago Awards 2018 Honor Greece’s Best Hotels

Hotel search engine trivago recently released the results of its "trivago Awards" 2018 that honor the crème de la crème of the Greek hospitality sector.

Creta Maris Receives ‘Outstanding Package Performing’ Award by Expedia.com

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete was recently honored with the "Outstanding Package Performing" award by Expedia.com.

Out of the Blue Resort Honored with ‘Signum Virtutis’ Seal of Excellence

The Out of the Blue Resort received the Signum Virtutis seal of excellence at the 2017 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards.

Crete’s TUI Magic Life Candia Maris Hotel Adopts ‘We do Local’ Initiative

The TUI Magic Life Candia Maris luxury hotel on Crete, recently received the “We do Local” certification by Cosmocert for its efforts to promote Cretan hospitality and products.

Eurowings: Six New Connections to Greece for Summer 2018

Low-cost carrier Eurowings, a member of the Lufthansa Group, will launch six new connections to Greece, according to its flight schedule for summer 2018.