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Antetokounmpo Most Valuable Player (Person) for Greece 

Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been honored with the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 2018-19 season.

Astir Odysseus Kos Resort Celebrates a Decade of Hospitality

The Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa celebrated a decade of operations, during which it recorded over 1 million overnight stays of Greek and foreign visitors.

HotelBrain Takes Part in ‘Aspire’s Leaders of Luxury’ Event

HotelBrain presented its business activities at the Aspire's Leaders of Luxury Summit, a significant meeting for UK’s top influencers in luxury travel.

Athens Cypria Hotel Completes Renovation of Rooms and Suites

The Athens Cypria Hotel, located in the center of the Greek capital, has completed the renovation of its rooms and suites.

Accor and Air France – KLM Launch Enhanced Loyalty Program Partnership

The Accor Group and Air France - KLM have announced a new enhanced loyalty program partnership with more rewards for their joint customers.

IATA: Three Proposals to Unlock Potential of Greece’s Aviation Market

Greece is emerging in Europe’s aviation market and if it plays its cards right, can ensure robust performance in the immediate future, says IATA.

Greek Tourism Sector Creates 105,284 New Jobs in May

Stronger than ever, Greece’s tourism sector is again stimulating employment by creating 105,284 new jobs in May, according to labor ministry data.

Greek Ministry Secures EU Funding for Renovation of Cultural Monuments

A number of restoration and renovation projects at cultural sites across Greece have secured EU funding, according to the Greek Ministry of Culture.

Kalamata Stakeholders Create Greece’s First Gastronomy Cluster

A total of 25 Kalamata professionals representing a range of business interests- including vinegar and wine makers, chefs, restauranteurs and hoteliers - have created Greece's first gastronomy cluster.

Epoque Collection Opens First “OMMA” Five-star Boutique Hotel on Santorini

The Epoque Collection, a Greek hospitality management company, has announced the opening of its first  “OMMA Santorini” property in Imerovigli, in early July.

Grekaddict Introduces New Experiences for Travelers in Athens

Cooking classes and Greek mythology interactive workshops are among the new experiences that Grekaddict is offering to visitors in Athens.

BlueFest Crete 2019 Event to Showcase Local Gastronomy and Art

The G & A Mamidakis Foundation in July will hold the 2nd “blueFest Crete 19 | Culture & Beyond”, a two-day festival that aims to promote local gastronomy and art.

Greek Yachting Association Sets Dates for 2020 MEDYS Event

The 7th Mediterranean Yacht Show will take place in the coastal town of Nafplio, in the Peloponnese, during May 2-6, 2020.

Greek Island Holiday Home Market on the Upswing

Prices for holiday homes on the Greek islands are picking up with Mykonos, Santorini, Aegina, Tinos, Skopelos, Ithaki and Kythnos as top choices. 

Hellinikon Casino Licensing Bid Again Delayed to July 31

The Hellenic Gaming Commission has approved the extension of the international tender for a casino license at Hellinikon to July 31.

Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park Next on Grecotel’s Upgrade Drive List

Grecotel Hotels & Resorts moves ahead with its upgrade program for the Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park, in efforts to meet the high demand for services of the finest quality.

Creta Maris’ Kastri Beach Awarded Blue Flag for 6th Year in a Row

The Kastri beach of the Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete was awarded with the “Blue Flag” eco-label for the sixth consecutive year.

VLM Travel Presents New Website with Best Tourism Experiences on Andros

VLM Travel, a new travel agency on Andros, has launched its website that includes complete information on the island and its tourism experiences.

Lufthansa Group Airlines Shine at 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards

Lufthansa Group's airlines Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian, were honored with a total of four Skytrax World Airline Awards for 2019.

Stronger Spending Drives Up January-April Travel Receipts for Greece 

The balance of travel services for the January-April period showed a surplus of 412 million euros, driven by a 22.8 percent rise in travel receipts.