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Athens to Host Virtual Reality ‘World Outdoor Gymnastics Gala’

Athens this summer will host the World Outdoor Gymnastics Gala (WOGG), a virtual reality sports event, which will be held with the participation of 20 Olympians.

ITB Sees Global Travel Growth in 2019, Europe Holding Strong 

Outbound travel from Europe grew by 5 percent in the first eight months of 2018, and is set to expand even further this year, according to the ITB World Travel Trends Report 2018/2019.

Piraeus Breaks New Record, Second Largest Container Port in the Med

Cosco broke a new record in 2018, handling a total of 4.90 million teu and making Piraeus the second largest port in the Mediterranean after Valencia.

A Decade of Success for Aldemar’s Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring

Aldemar Resorts’ Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring, a collaborative project promoting Greek gastronomy, recently celebrated 10 years of Greek tastes on tour.

Makedonia Palace’s ‘Salonica Restaurant’ Awarded for its Modern Greek Cuisine

The Salonica Restaurant of the Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki, has been announced a winner of the FNL Best Restaurant Awards 2019, in the Modern Greek Cuisine category.

Elatos Resort Invites All to Experience ‘1st XTERRA‘ Multi-sport Event

The Elatos Resort & Health Club during May 31 – June 2 will host the the 1st XTERRA – Elatos Resort Experience, a multi-sport event for children and adults.

Greece Expecting Twice as Many US Travelers in 2019

Greece is expecting the number of travelers from the US to Greek destinations to double this year on the back of a 25 percent rise in incoming US tourism in 2018.

Greece to Launch Tender for the Lease of Mykonos, Rhodes Marinas

Greece’s public assets fund will announce tenders for the long-term lease of marinas on Mykonos and Rhodes, which will include a series of activities and the potential for commercial use.

Cruiseway Travel: Demand for Luxury Cruises on the Rise

Demand for luxury cruises has been on the rise during the last few years, a trend continuing into 2019, according to Athens-based agency Cruiseway Travel.

Luxury Greece DMC & Travel Joins ‘Traveller Made’ Network

Luxury Greece DMC & Travel has joined Traveller Made, a network of luxury travel designers dedicated to provide unique and exclusive bespoke journeys to travelers.

6th Mediterranean Yacht Show Extends to Five Days – Registration is Open

The coastal town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese is preparing to host the 6th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS), which this year will be extended to five days, from May 4 to 8.

Bloomberg: Greece Working to Keep UK Travelers Coming After Brexit

The Greek government is reportedly taking measures ahead of a no-deal Brexit, in efforts to facilitate incoming tourism from the UK.

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2019: Renewed Optimism for East Med Cruising

Τhe 2019 Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, to be held May 28-29 in Athens, will focus on the industry's renewed optimism for cruising in the East Med.

Athens Gets a ‘Taste’ of Kenshō at ‘Symposio at Ark’ Dining Event

Athens’ dining scene got a taste of the Kenshō gastronomy experience during the “2nd Symposio at Ark” event in Glyfada, Athens.

ITB Berlin 2019: Leading Travel Tech Experts to Take Center Stage at ‘eTravel’ Event

Leading travel tech experts will share their knowledge and know-how at the eTravel World event, during the ITB Berlin 2019 expo in March.

AIA Tells ‘Tales of Athens’ with Children’s Art Exhibition

Athens International Airport (AIA) is hosting the “Tales of Athens” children's exhibition, in collaboration with the Museum of Greek Children’s Art.

More Greeks Choose Tourism Studies Thanks to Best Career Outlook

All the more young people in Greece are choosing to study tourism thanks to its strong professional outlook, according to the Labor Ministry's Ergani system.  

Greek Startup Scene Growing, More Investments Pouring In

Investors have extended 2.4 billion euros in funding to Greek startups over the last nine years, according to research by Marathon Venture Capital.

Central Macedonia Region Reaches Out to US Market at NY Times Travel Show

Aiming to gain a share of the US travel market, the Central Macedonia Region participated in this year’s New York Times Travel Show.

Paros Launches New Tourism Campaign for 2019

The Municipality of Paros has announced the launch of a new tourism campaign for 2019 to promote the island's offerings and attract even more quality visitors.