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Tourism Ministry Promotes Greece at ‘boot Düsseldorf‘ Boat Show

Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development George Tziallas presented Greece's potential in marine tourism at the 49th boot Düsseldorf show.

Check24: Crete, Rhodes, Kos Among Top Choices for German Travelers

Crete, Rhodes and Kos are included on the list of the 10 most popular European islands for German summer travelers, which was recently released by Check24.

Divani Apollon Palace Partners with ‘Ariadne Athens’ Skin Care Brand

The Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso has entered into a partnership with Ariadne Athens, a Greek company specializing in natural skin care products.

Greece Presents its Tourism Offerings to Russian Market

Representatives of nine Greek regions recently gathered in Moscow to present Greece's tourism offerings, as part of the Greece–Russia Year of Tourism 2017-2018.

‘Ikos Resorts’ Shines on TripAdvisor’s 2018 Best All-inclusive Lists

Ikos Olivia and Ikos Oceania in Greece are among the best all-inclusive resorts in the world and in Europe, according to TripAdvisor's 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Mercedes-Benz to Show New X-Class Pickup at 27th Agrotica Fair

Mercedes-Benz will present its new X-Class pickup at the 27th International Agrotica fair, which will take place between February 1-4, in Thessaloniki.

Kyvernitis Travel Takes Over Tourism Company HRG Greece

The Kyvernitis Travel group recently acquired HRG Greece, a company specializing in the tourism and MICE industry.

Flydubai to Add Flights to Thessaloniki in June 2018

Dubai-based flydubai will add Thessaloniki, Greece, to its growing network of destinations, with direct flights starting in June.

AirBaltic Named Most Punctual Airline in 2017 by OAG

AirBaltic was recently recognized as the most punctual airline in 2017 based on data released by OAG, a leading global provider of digital flight information.

Fraport Greece Appoints Ilias Maragakis as Chief Operating Officer

Fraport Greece has appointed Ilias Maragakis, an executive with more than 20 years of aviation experience, as its new chief operating officer.

Applications Open for Seasonal Hotels Subsidy in Greece

Hotel operations in Greece wishing to remain open in winter can now apply for state subsidies going towards their staffing needs until March 23.

Greece Looks to Promote Larissa’s Tourism Offerings

Ways of promoting Larissa as a tourism destination were discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and local officials.

TCB, American College of Thessaloniki Join Forces in Tourism

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau and the American College of Thessaloniki have signed a cooperation agreement to promote congress tourism.

Star Alliance Introduces New ‘Round the World’ Fares

Star Alliance has introduced new Round the World (RTW) fares, making it possible to travel and stop only at two destinations for at least 24 hours.

Travel Receipts in Greece Up 10.7% in Jan-Nov 2017

Greece saw a 10.7 percent year-on-year increase in travel receipts during January-November 2017, according to the Bank of Greece.

Bollywood Producers Show Interest to Film in Greece

A growing number of Bollywood producers are interested in filming movies at Greek destinations, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

European Meet-up Sees Momentum for Greek Tourism

Tourism experts recently attended a European meet-up event in Athens and explored new models and guidelines for the upgrade of services.

AFEA Celebrates 40 Years in MICE, Corporate Travel Industry

Athens-based AFEA Travel and Congress Services recently celebrated its 40th anniversary in the MICE and Corporate Travel Industry.

WTM Latin America: Greek Companies Participate in New ‘Destination Pavilions’ Section

WTM Latin America has launched the "Destination Pavilions" section, an exclusive area designed for companies that do not have stands from their own countries at the event.

TripAdvisor: Greece’s Best Hotels Named in 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards

More than 20 Greek hotels are among the winners of the 2018 Travelers’ Choice for Hotels awards, as announced by TripAdvisor.