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New Faces: Konstantinos Sviriadis, Partner at ‘SWOT | Simple Way Of Tourism’

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Konstantinos Sviriadis, partner at Greek hospitality management company SWOT | Simple Way Of Tourism.

Thessaloniki and its Gastronomy Hit the Spot with French Travelers

Thessaloniki’s diverse cultural offerings and gastronomic wealth are winning over more French tourists, according to feedback from the Top Resa Int'l Tourism Fair.

Halkidiki to Promote Hiking Tourism to Attract More German Travelers

Aiming to further increase arrivals from Germany, the Halkidiki Tourism Organization will promote hiking tourism, which is very popular among the Germans.

Piraeus Honored as ‘URBACT Good Practice City’ in Tallinn, Estonia

Piraeus was honored as an “URBACT Good Practice City” for its Blue Growth Initiative by URBACT III, the European program for integrated urban development.

Costa Navarino Honored for Sustainability Practices at WTA 2017

Costa Navarino, located in Messinia in the Peloponnese, was recently honored with “‘Europe’s Responsible Tourism Award 2017” at the 24th World Travel Awards.

Athens Set to Host IMTJ Medical Travel Summit Next Year

The International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) and medical tourism council Elitour will hold the 2018 IMTJ Medical Travel Summit at Wyndham Grand Athens.

TUI on Greece: ‘We are Here to Stay’

Travel giant TUI is interested in strengthening its investment in destination Greece and extending the country's tourism season.

Greece-led OECD Meeting Urges Sustainable, Social Inclusive Tourism Practices

Greece chaired the 100th session of the OECD Tourism Committee meeting that focused on “ecologically sustainable and socially inclusive” tourism.

Turkey Hopes Transport Minister’s Athens Visit to Resolve Boat Ban Issue

Turkey expressed its wish to lift a ban on Greece-bound yachts and ferries when the country’s transport minister, Ahmet Arslan, visits Greece this month.

Crete’s Nana Beach Receives “We do local” Certification for Third Year

The Nana Beach Hotel on Crete for the third year received the “We do local” certification for its efforts to support local producers.

Hilton Athens Named ‘Greece’s Leading Business Hotel 2017’

Hilton Athens has been awarded as Greece’s Leading Business Hotel for the third consecutive year at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017.

Sani – Ikos Group Supports Pediatrics Clinic of Halkidiki General Hospital

The Sani-Ikos Group recently donated cutting-edge medical equipment to the Pediatrics Clinic of the Halkidiki General Hospital, within the framework of its sustainability and CSR programs.

Elatos Resort to Host Greek Version of Oktoberfest Beer Festival

The Elatos Resort & Health Club on Mount Parnassos is welcoming winter with its Greek version of the Oktoberfest Beer Festival on October 14.

Thirty Hectares at Hellinikon Former Airport Declared as Archaeological Site

The Greek Central Archaeological Council has decided that some 30 hectares of the 620-hectare plot at Hellinikon will be classified as an archaeological site.

Public Revenue Authority Launches More Probes into Greek Hotels

In efforts to curb tax evasion, Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) said it was reinforcing inspections at hotel businesses across the country.

Mideast Wins at World Travel Awards for Fourth Year Running

Mideast Travel was honored as “Greece’s Leading Destination Management Company” for the fourth year running at the World Travel Awards.

IOBE: Greece’s Economic Climate Improving

Greece’s economic climate showed signs of recovery in September, boosted by positive tourism performance and political stability, according to IOBE think-tank.

Property Tax Burden Forcing Greek Isle Owners to Sell at Discount

All the more Greek islands, currently 40, are up for sale with prices going down by as much as 60 percent since the beginning of the crisis.

Serbian Travel Agents to Explore Preveza, Epirus

A group of 65 representatives of Serbian travel agencies will attend a fam trip in Preveza, Epirus, to explore the destination's tourism offerings.

‘100% Hotel Show 2017’ to Host Leading Digital Marketing Brands for Hoteliers

A number of leading digital marketing brands for hotels will be featured during the 100% Hotel Show 2017, to be held on November 17-20 in Athens.