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UNWTO Seeking Disruptive Ideas for 2nd Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition

The UNWTO is looking for disruptive ideas and innovators to take part in the 2nd Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition.

Greece Cracks Down on Illegal Airbnb Activities

Short-term rental operators who fail to declare their properties by February 28 will be faced with stiff penalties.

Euronews Features Lipsi for its Long History and Traditions

Lipsi, a cluster of tiny islands in the Dodecanese, is among the Greek destinations featured for its history and traditions, in the online edition of Euronews.

The Future of Greek Tourism to be Discussed at 5th Delphi Forum

The future of tourism and its sustainable development will be among the main issues to be analyzed during the 5th Delphi Economic Forum in Delphi during March 5-8.

Athenaeum Eridanus Hotel Unveils Brand New Rooftop Restaurant and Bar

The Athenaeum Eridanus Hotel, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Gazi in Athens, has unveiled its brand new rooftop restaurant & bar.

Acropolis to Get New Disabled-friendly Elevator by Summer

The Acropolis in Athens is set to get a new lift by summer after the Central Archaeological Council (KAS) approved plans for the completion of the project.

Belgian TV Show ‘De Mol’ Films in Greece

Greece's popular and lesser-known destinations are featured in the eighth season of Belgian reality TV game show “De Mol”.

Aria Hotels Adds ‘Liodentra’ Guesthouse to Peloponnese Portfolio

Aria Hotels has added the traditional “Liodentra” Guesthouse to its portfolio of properties in the Peloponnese.

HORECA 2020 Expo Attracts Thousands of Hospitality and Food Professionals

Some 100,000 professionals representing 40,000 enterprises of the hospitality and food industries, attended the 15th international hotel, restaurant and cafe exhibition HORECA 2020 in Athens.

Horizone Accommodation Management Looks to Expand Portfolio Across Greece

Horizone Accommodation Management is planning to grow its portfolio and attract more properties from destinations throughout Greece.

Sabre’s Sean Menke to Headline ITB Convention 2020 with Keynote Interview

Sabre President and CEO Sean Menke will participate in a keynote interview at the ITB Convention that will take place during ITB Berlin 2020 on March 5.

UNWTO Invites European Parliament to Welcome Tourism on Board

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili recently held a series of meetings in Brussels, aiming to place tourism high on the EU agenda.

Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery Announces its Marketing, PR & CSR Manager

Athens Capital Hotel, the first hotel of the MGallery Collection in Greece, has appointed Stella Chondrou as its Marketing, PR & CSR Manager.

Naxos Looks to Attract Special Interest Travelers

The Municipality of Naxos and the Small Cyclades presented the islands' special interest tourism products during Milan's BIT 2020 tourism expo.

Accor and Visa Form Global Partnership

Accor and Visa have announced a global partnership to bring new payment experiences to ALL-Accor Live Limitless loyalty members.

Makedonia Palace’s Salonica Restaurant Scoops Toques d’Or Award

The "Salonica Restaurant" in the Makedonia Palace Hotel was honored with a “Toques d’Or” award for the high-end dining experiences it offers guests.

Patra Carnival Revelry Live at Athens Airport

The Patra Carnival invites passengers and visitors of Athens International Airport (AIA) to an unforgettable experience on Friday, February 21.

Central Macedonia Region Winning Over Traveling Crowds Year Round

Greece’s Central Macedonia Region is winning over the crowds as it welcomed 7.9 million tourists in 2018, up by 22 percent from 2016.

Preservation of Rhodes’ Medieval Town a Priority, Say Greek Ministers

The ministries of tourism and culture are working on a five-part agreement for the protection, conservation, and promotion of Rhodes’ Medieval City.

Posidonia 2020 to Focus on Environmental Policies and Impact

The implementation of environmental policies and their impact will be at the center of the Posidonia 2020 maritime event, which will take place in Athens during June 1-5.