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Antetokounmpo’s Slam Dunks Sending US Tourists to Greece

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo is turning into Greece’s best tourism ‘marketeer' achieving with every slam dunk to send US travelers to his homeland.

Hilton Athens Reaches Out to the Needy with Bread

The Hilton Athens is donating one freshly-baked breadbasket for every bread basket served at its in-house restaurants daily to the Emfasis Foundation.

Greece Makes Debut at OTM 2017, India’s Largest Travel Trade Show

Greece is making its debut at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2017, India’s biggest travel trade show that is held every year in Mumbai.

CNN ‘Visits’ Meteora in Greece

The arresting sandstone cliffs of Meteora in central Greece and the nestled monasteries featured recently on CNN.

SNFCC Invites Public to Handover Festivities

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) will be handed over to the Greek government on Thursday, February 23.

Epirus Region Aims to Attract More Domestic, Int’l Tourists

The Region of Epirus, northwestern Greece, is intensifying its promotional efforts to attract more domestic and international tourists and extend the season.

Syros Busy Preparing for 2nd TRIMORE Triathlon, Register Now

Syros is moving full speed ahead with preparations for its 2nd TRIMORE Triathlon on June 15-18 and invites sports buffs to register now!

Kefalonia Showcases Greek Breakfast Menu at HORECA 2017

Kefalonia presented its Greek Breakfast menu during this year’s HORECA exhibition, which attracted some 125,000 professionals earlier this month.

Greek Hotels Gain from Carnival Season Bookings

Major Greek carnival destinations are expected to mark the beginning of a strong tourism season with increasing bookings for the 3-day Clean Monday holiday.

GNTO Steps Up Tourism Promo Action in Romania

Aiming to boost Romania-Greece tourism cooperation, GNTO Secretary General Dimitris Tryfonopoulos had a full agenda during the ΤΤR - Romexpo in Bucharest.

New York Ready to Welcome 1st Greek Panorama Event

All things Greek are set to take center stage in New York's Grand Central Station during the 1st Greek Panorama to be held on May 11-13.

EIB – Pancretan Bank Deal to Back Greek SMEs, Boost Employment

In efforts to facilitate business lending to Greek SMEs and midcaps and bolster youth employment, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a 50 million euro loan with Pancretan Cooperative Bank.

Top US-Greece Networking Event to Promote Tourism Announced

The US-Greek 6th Ultimate Tourism Business Networking Event has been scheduled for the end of 2017, the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism has announced.

Yalos Tours Takes Tastes of Greece to FestiVITAS Expo

All the more Alsatian travelers are keen on visiting Greek destinations, Yalos Tours said after participating in the FestiVITAS exhibition in France.

Fraport Greece Holds Info Event Ahead of March 15 Airport Takeover

Fraport Greece is ready to take over management of 14 regional airports on March 15 and held a day event recently in order to present its ambitious plans.

Culture, Gastronomy Central in Attica Region’s New Tourism Promo Plan

Culture and gastronomy will play a central role in promoting Attica as a leading tourism destination, according to the regional authority’s strategic plan.

FedHATTA Prompts Greece, Israel, Cyprus Tourism Pact

In its ongoing efforts to promote Greece's tourism potential to newer markets, FEDHATTA has announced the establishment of a three-country entity.

Fresh Hotel First to Go Bike-Friendly in Athens

Fresh Hotel is the first Athens hotel to receive a special sticker indicating that it welcomes bicycle lovers and certifying that it has the facilities to accommodate their needs.

Greek Hospitality Sector Welcomes 5-star Hotel Boom

Greece’s hospitality industry is seeing all the more 5-star hotels at major destinations across the country, offering visitors high quality services and at the same time attracting higher income travelers.

Yiannis Retsos to Run for SETE Presidency

Yiannis Retsos, president of the Hellenic Hotel Federation, will run in the upcoming elections for the presidency of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).