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Fully-booked Spain May Bolster Greece Tourism

Higher prices and over crowding in Spain are expected to boost tourism to cheaper destinations including Greece.

Whoopi Goldberg Enjoys Vacations on Greek Islands

US actress Whoopi Goldberg recently uploaded videos of her vacation to the Greek islands of Mykonos and Antiparos in the Cyclades.

Cruise Shipowners Table Urgent Issues Ahead of Next Tourism Season

Greek cruise body EEKFN is looking to include new destinations on itineraries and for Greek-owned cruise ships to return to the national register.

Germania Announces More Flights to Greece for 2018

German carrier Germania announced that it has revised its flight program for 2018 and will operate more flights to Greece.

New Campaign Suggests ‘A Second Serving of Greek Summer’

Aiming to extend the tourism season in Greece, Marketing Greece launched an online campaign inviting people to have “a second serving of Greek summer”.

Stolen Artifact Returns to Ancient Olympia

A stolen fragment of a marble pipe, which was taken from the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia and illegally exported to Germany, has been repatriated.

Xanthi’s ‘Old Town Festival’ Revives Local Cultural Heritage

The old city of Xanthi, one of the best preserved traditional settlements in Greece, will host its annual “Old Town Festival” between September 1 and 10.

Kalamata Invites Locals, Visitors to ‘White Night’ Sales Event

For the fifth year, the city of Kalamata is organizing a special “White Night” sales event to support local entrepreneurs and attract residents and visitors.

Athenian Riviera Projects Worth €10bn Pick Up Pace

Already home to some of the country’s finest hotels, recreational and cultural spaces, the Athenian Riviera is set to see impressive growth in the coming years.

Ο 1ος ορεινός αγώνας ‘Γύρος της Δονούσας’ στο πλαίσιο του Cyclades Trail Cup

Ο πρώτος αγώνας ορεινού τρεξίματος, “Ο Γύρος της Δονούσας”, θα πραγματοποιηθεί στο νησί της Δονούσας στο πλαίσιο του Cyclades Trail Cup.

Greece-bound Tourists from Russia, US and Germany Spend More in June

Russian, US and German holidaymakers spent more on their vacation in Greece in June, according to data by the Bank of Greece.

International Reality Show Producers Eyeing Greece

UK and Swedish reality show producers will be in Greece over the next few months to shoot their latest projects in Chania, Crete, among other locations.

Tripoli to Hold ‘Shock Price’ Sales Event to Support Local Entrepreneurs

The Greek city of Tripoli will host a “Shock Price” sales event on Wednesday, August 30, in an effort to support local enterprises and promote the area’s culture.

Greece Sees Jump in Tourist Arrivals, Revenue in June

Greece in June saw an increase in foreign arrivals and tourism revenue by 13 and 14.2 percent respectively compared to the same month last year.

Travel Money Barometer: Athens Cheap City Break Option

Athens is among the cheapest European cities to spend a weekend, according to the Post Office Travel Money City Costs Barometer 2017.

Halkidiki Enjoys Rise in 2017 Overnight Stays

Tourism arrivals in the area of Halkidiki are on the up this season and local officials are expecting to see a rise in overnight stays by five to seven percent.

August Full Moon Attracts 75,000 Visitors to Greece’s Sites

More than 75,000 people visited 115 archaeological sites and monuments in Greece on August 7 to admire the full moon and the partial eclipse.

Aegean Regatta 2017 Race Kicks Off in the Dodecanese

With the participation of 82 boats and crews from 16 countries, the Aegean Regatta 2017 kicked off on August 20 from the island of Patmos in the Dodecanese.

Russian Media Highlight the ‘Beauties of Kos’

A number of features in the Russian media have highlighted the beauties and the gastronomy of the island of Kos in the Dodecanese.

Five-star Tax Dodgers Uncovered by Greek Revenue Inspectors

Greek tax inspectors recently proceeded with checks to over 700 accommodation facilities, including five-star hotels and rooms to let, throughout Greece.