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Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel Holds ‘Wine Days’ for Guests

Aiming to offer unique wine experiences to its guests, the Sofitel Athens Airport is once again participating in the Wine Days event of the Sofitel brand.

Two Bars in Athens Included Among the World’s 50 Best for 2018

Two bars in Athens - “The Clumsies” and the “Baba au Rum” - have once again been included on the list of the World’s 50 Best Bars.

Marketing Greece Launches New Corporate Website

Marketing Greece, a private marketing company for Greek tourism, has redesigned its website as part of its plan to revamp its corporate image and promote its philosophy.

Education Tops Navigator’s Shipping Decision Makers Weekend Agenda

The exchange of know-how, experience, insight and ideas was the focus of the "2018 Navigator – The Shipping Decision Makers Weekend" held on Chios.

Grace Hotels Goes ‘Gracefully Pink’, Supports Fight Against Breast Cancer

Grace Hotels this month is becoming "Gracefully Pink” to support the Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”.

City Diplomacy: Crete’s Heraklion Now Sister City with Toledo

Crete's Heraklion and the Spanish town of Toledo, have become sister cities after an agreement signed by mayors Vassilis Labrinos and Milagros Tolón.

#savekaikia Campaign Launched to Stop EU-funded Destruction of Traditional Greek Boats

The South Aegean Region is launching the #savekaikia campaign in an aim to safeguard the seafaring heritage of Greece.

Greece Participates in European Day of Cultural Heritage Conservation

Greek monument conservation workshops will open their doors to the public, as part of an initiative to bring Europe’s cultural heritage closer to people.

Serifos Takes Center Stage in Panos Emporio Photo Shoot

The Greek island of Serifos will take center stage during a photo shoot of the latest Panos Emporio swimwear collection.

Creta Maris Conducts Effective Emergency Drill to Ensure Safety

The Creta Maris Beach Resort held its annual emergency evacuation exercise, as part of its "crisis management" program to ensure the safety of its employees and guests.

British Airways to Celebrate 100th Anniversary with New Uniforms

British Airways will celebrate its centenary anniversary in 2019 with a new collection of uniforms for its employees, designed by Ozwald Boateng.

Emirates Named Corporate Innovator Middle East 2018 by Global Finance

Emirates has been named “Corporate Innovator Middle East 2018” at the Innovators Awards 2018, held by the Global Finance magazine.

Art, Music, Sharing Bring Athens’ Kypseli Public Market Back to Life

The Kypseli Public Market in Athens is back in action with eight new shops, art activities, photography exhibits, concerts and book-sharing events.

Athens, Piraeus to Welcome 25 New Trams

Twenty-five new tram cars are expected to operate in Athens and Piraeus in two years time with plans to extend the network even further, according to Attiko Metro SA.

Attica Presented as Multidimensional Destination to French Market

In efforts to attract French city break travelers, the Attica Region promoted its multidimensional tourism products at a workshop during the IFTM Top Resa 2018 exhibition in Paris.

Crete’s Alexander Beach Hotel Appoints Michalis Chatzinikolaou as New Manager

The five-star Alexander Beach Hotel & Village, located in Malia on Crete, has appointed Michalis Chatzinikolaou as its new manager.

Flybmi and Turkish Airlines Announce Codeshare Agreement

Flybmi and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement, which provides flybmi passengers with the option to fly from the UK and Ireland to Istanbul.

World Premier of Lyric Opera to Be Staged on Delos

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Delos, on October 6 and 7, will host the world premiere of the one-act lyric opera titled, “Hera Descends on Delos”.

Athens Marks World Animal Day with Call for Love

On occasion of World Animal Day, the Athens Municipality invites animal lovers to step forward and adopt one of 26 strays through its animal welfare program.

Tourism Contributed €52.3 Billion to Greek Economy in 2009-2016

Tourism, one of the top four industries in Greece, generated revenue in the 2009-2016 period, contributing 52.3 billion euros to state coffers, according to INSETE.