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‘Wanderlust Greece’ Creates Social Media Buzz for North Aegean Islands

The North Aegean islands of Ikaria, Lesvos, Samos, Chios and Limnos recently went viral through the new digital travel campaign of "Wanderlust Greece".

Seajets’ Tera Jet Vessel Connects Piraeus with Paros-Ios-Santorini

Seajets has launched a new itinerary from Piraeus to the Greek islands of Paros, Ios and Santorini, which will be operated by its highspeed Tera Jet vessel.

‘Ikos Andalusia’ Selects HotelAvailabilities’ Channel Manager Platform

Ikos Andalusia, the new venture of Ikos Resorts in Marbella, Spain, has selected to use the Channel Manager platform of HotelAvailabilities.

Local Banks Extend ATM Surcharge to Greek Non-customer Card Users

Greek debit card users will - as of July 20 - be charged an extra fee for the use of ATM machines at banks in which they do not have an account.

Greek Tourism Ministry Approves Leros Marina

The Greek Tourism Ministry has approved a concession agreement for the construction of a marina on the Dodecanese island of Leros.

Grecotel’s Casa Marron Peloponnese Opens Doors to the Boho Crowd

Grecotel Hotels & Resorts recently announced the opening of its latest project, the Casa Marron resort in the Peloponnese.

ANEK Lines Upgrades Wifi Service on its Ferries

ANEK Lines has launched its new “Wifi on Board” service, aiming to offer an upgraded Internet browsing experience to its passengers.

Santorini’s Aqua Luxury Suites Receives TripAdvisor’s 2019 Certificate of Excellence

Aqua Luxury Suites, a high-end hospitality property on Santorini, has received the prestigious Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor for 2019.

Long-term Rental Property Market in Athens Gaining Lost Ground

Athens' rental property market is picking up pace after the economic crisis and the onslaught of short-term rental options, says Eurobank Property Services.

New ‘Azur Suites’ Aparthotel to Open in Glyfada

Azur Suites, a new aparthotel located in the suburb of Glyfada, on the Athenian Riviera, is ready to open its doors for the summer of 2019.

‘Civitel Attik’ Welcomes Summer by the Pool

Civitel Attik, a member of Civitel Hotels & Resorts, is inviting all to enjoy carefree moments by its pool this summer, under the Athenian sun.

‘Odeego’ Offers Classic Car Driving Experiences on Athens Riviera

Odeego is offering unique driving experiences at popular destinations along the Athenian Riviera, with its unique collection of classic cars.

Astir Odysseus Kos Resort Included in TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame 2019

Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa has once again been honored with the ‘Hall of Fame’ certificate by leading travel and booking site TripAdvisor.

INSETE: Greek Tourism Drives Growth, Creates Jobs in 2018

The Greek tourism industry’s direct contribution to the country's GDP came to 21.6 billion euros in 2018, according to data released by INSETE.

Flexibility and Upgrades Key to Fortifying Greece’s Cruise Travel Industry

Tapping into innovation is key to establishing Greece as a top cruise destination, according to Tourism Minister Thanasis Theocharopoulos.

Santikos Collection Ready to Open ‘The Alex’ Hotel in Piraeus

“The Alex” hotel, a member of the Santikos Collection group, will open its doors on June 20 in Piraeus and welcome guests to the Athenian Riviera.

Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel Wins TripAdvisor’s ‘Hall of Fame’ Certificate

The Sofitel Athens Airport hotel has received the “Hall of Fame” Certificate of Excellence by leading travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor.

Costa Navarino Sets Dates for 2020 Messinia Pro-Am Golf Event

Costa Navarino, located in the Peloponnese, is preparing to host the fourth edition of the Messinia Pro-Am international golf tournament during February 19-22, 2020.

Interview – Alain Dupeyras: ‘Sustainable Long-term Practices Vital for Greek Tourism’

Greek tourism must adopt long-term sustainable practices in order to achieve further growth, according to Alain Dupeyras, Head of Regional Development and Tourism Division at the OECD.

Greek Island Paros Steps Up Plastic-free Efforts

Paros has joined a number of other Greek islands in implementing measures to do away with plastic trash in tune with EU targets.