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Greek Beer ’56 Isles’ Wins Great Taste Award

Greek Pilsner beer "56 Isles", produced by a local microbrewery on the island of Paros, is among the Great Taste winners of 2017.

US Ambassador, South Aegean Governor Discuss Investments

Ways of attracting investments were discussed between U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt and South Aegean Regional Governor Giorgos Hadjimarkos.

Alonissos Highlighted as ‘Ecological Paradise’ in Italian Press

The island of Alonissos in Greece was named an "ecological paradise" in a recent feature published in Italian newspaper “Quotidiano di Sicilia”.

Shipping Minister: Duty Free Sales Can Attract Cruise Travel to Greek Isles

Offering duty free sales at popular Greek islands can serve as an incentive to boost cruise travel, said Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroublis.

Kountoura Invites U.S. Travel Agents to Athens for ASTA Destination Expo 2018

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura invited the members of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) to Athens for the ASTA Destination Expo 2018.

Greece’s Archaeological Sites to Close on Friday Due to Work Stoppage

Greece’s archaeological sites and most museums will close between 12 and 4 pm on Friday, September 1, due to a work stoppage called by archaeologists.

Xenia 2017: Live Shows By Top Chefs at ‘Gastronomy Summit’

Innovative ideas and gastronomy techniques will be presented at the Xenia Gastronomy Summit, to be held during the Xenia exhibition on November 25-27.

Sifnos Set to Serve Up Cycladic Treats at Tselemenetes Food Fest

Sifnos will treat visitors and locals to the best of Greek island cuisine on Sept. 7-9 at its annual Festival of Cycladic Gastronomy “Nikolaos Tselementes".

Chef Lefteris Lazarou Creates Seafood Specialties at Liostasi on Ios

The Liostasi Hotel & Suites on Ios, and Greek Chef Lefteris Lazarou recently celebrated their collaboration with a two day seafood gastronomy event.

‘Blue Star Patmos’ Runs Aground on Ios, Passengers Safe

Ferry "Blue Star Patmos" ran aground in the early morning hours of Wednesday, while sailing to the port of Ios in the Cyclades.

South Aegean Region Authorities Say Tourism in Good Shape

Tourism to the South Aegean Region is on the right track with the positive trend expected to continue into September and October.

Aqua Vista Hotels Presents New Exhibition at Santorini’s ‘Aqua Gallery’

Aqua Vista Hotels promotes Greek art and recently introduced a new exhibition to the public, titled “Think of Me”, at its Aqua Gallery on Santorini.

AIA Introduces Online ‘Ticket Offers’ Service

In efforts to improve travel experience, the Athens International Airport (AIA) launched a new “Ticket Offers” service via its official website.

Alpha Bank: Greek Tourism to Stimulate Growth by 20% in 2018

Greek tourism is set to play a leading role in the recovery of the Greek economy estimated at boosting the GDP by 20% in 2018, Alpha Bank analysts said.

Greek Deposit Inflows Slowly Picking Up Pace

Private sector deposits at Greek banks picked up pace in the summer months on back of improved tourism figures and following the third bailout deal.

South Aegean Islands ‘Star’ in the International Media

A number of journalists representing major international media outlets visited Greece between January and June 2017 to discover the South Aegean islands.

Kenshō Fine Dining Restaurant Hosts Michelin-starred Chef Quique Dacosta

As part of its culinary “4Hands Events”, the Kenshō Fine Dining Restaurant on Mykonos, on September 14 will host Michelin-starred chef Quique Dacosta.

Top Sprinter Usain Bolt Celebrates Retirement on Mykonos

Jamaican top sprinter, Usain Bolt, recently visited Mykonos in the Cyclades to spend his summer vacation and celebrate his retirement.

Deputy Kos Mayor Urges Support of Local Economy

Ditching the imminent stayover tax is among the measures proposed by Deputy Kos Mayor Euterpe Papachristou to support the island’s economy.

Santorini, Corfu Included in World’s ‘Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2017-18’

The Greek islands of Santorini and Corfu are among the 20 “Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2017-18” in the world, according to U.S. News & World Report.