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Additional Flights, Bus and Train Routes for Greek Easter Exodus

Additional flights, bus and train routes in Greece have been announced to facilitate Easter holidaymakers.

GfK: Greece Among Top Choices for Germans and Britons

Greece is among the most popular tourist destinations for holidaymakers from Germany and the UK, according to a recent report released by GfK.

ANEK LINES Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Passenger shipping company ANEK LINES, which connects Crete with numerous destinations in Greece, is celebrating 50 years of presence in the industry.

Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort Honored for Facilities Excellence

Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort was honored at the Tourism Awards 2017 for its innovative character and its continuous improvement of its facilities.

TripAdvisor: Greek Islands Among Top Destinations in Europe in 2017

Crete, Santorini and Rhodes are in the top 20 of TripAdvisor's top Travelers' Choice Destinations in Europe for 2017, based on the preferences of travelers.

Creta Maris Receives ‘Top Hotel Partner 2016’ Award from Schauinsland Reisen

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete has won the "Top Hotel Partner 2016" award from German tour operator Schauinsland Reisen.

TUI: Crete to Become Model Destination for Sustainable Food on Holiday

The TUI Care Foundation and Futouris have launched a joint project on Crete that aims to link the most important economic factors of the Greek island - tourism and agriculture.

Positive Signs for Greek Tourism as Pre-bookings Grow

Tourists from Germany, Russia and the UK have already made plans to visit Greece this summer pushing the number of pre-bookings into positive territory and offering sector professionals a glimpse of what’s in store for 2017.

Jet2.com Announces More Summer Flights to Greece from Leeds Bradford

Jet2.com has announced more flights to Zakynthos, Crete and Rhodes from Leeds Bradford Airport from July through to September 2017.

Greece Shines at 2nd Grecka Panorama Poland

Greek sunshine spread across Poland last week during the 2nd Grecka Panorama which attracted more than 7,000 visitors and over 600 B2B meetings between Greek producers and Polish buyers.

Aegean, Sky Express & Astra Flying Stranded Students Back to Athens

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Astra stepped in with temporary flights to bring back students from the island of Crete who were stranded there due to an ongoing strike by Greek seamen.

Civitel’s Akali Hotel Wins Trivago Award for Best Breakfast

The Akali Hotel, a member of Civitel Hotels & Resorts, was recently awarded with the title of "Best Breakfast Hotel for 2017" by hotel search engine Trivago.

Crete Welcomes ‘Olive Green’, the New Eco-friendly, Sustainable and Smart Hotel

The island of Crete recently welcomed the Olive Green, a unique hotel in Greece that offers innovative sustainable architecture, as well as smart high-tech technology that keeps visitors connected and enhances the in-room experience.

Next Stop Rethymno for fedHatta’s ‘Dodeka’ Promo

The town of Rethymno, on the island of Crete, was selected as part of the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Travel & Tourist Agencies (fedHATTA) “Dodeka” promotional program this month.

Cretan Daily Cruises Returns in April 2017 with Journeys to Paradise Crete Destinations

On the occasion of the closing of the season 2016, Cretan Daily Cruises thanks its cruises' passengers, cooperators and friends, who were with them during another exciting summer.

‘Butterfly Stories’ Announces Education Programs for Certification in Tourism and Dining

Following a recent cooperation agreement with ACTA - Aristotle Certification Training & Assessment, food management consultants Butterfly Stories has announced the launch of education programs for aspiring professionals to receive certification in the fields of tourism and dining.

Hotels on Amorgos and Syros Now Serve ‘Greek Breakfast’

Hotels on Amorgos and Syros will now include Greek products and dishes on their breakfast menus as the two Cycladic islands recently became the latest destinations to join the “Greek Breakfast” program, an initiative of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Greece Sees Increase in Last-minute Bookings in July

The performance of the Greek tourism industry in the first half of 2016 may have been sluggish but rising tides of last-minute bookings in July has raised hopes.

Aegean’s ‘Closer to Greece’ Brings Crete Closer to Home

Crete comes closer to home under Aegean Airlines’ ongoing “Closer to Greece” campaign which brings one Greek destination into the spotlight every month, highlighting its offerings and unique character.

August 15 Holiday in Greece: Where are the Greeks going this year?

The countdown to the August 15 holiday in Greece has begun and hotel comparison website Trivago has revealed the most popular destinations searched online by Greek users.