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Rhodes’ August Tourism Rise Paves Way for September

The Dodecanese island of Rhodes is expecting tourism to pick up pace this month on the back of airport data revealing a 5.4 percent rise in incoming traffic for August compared to the same month last year.

Kountoura, TUI Group Strengthen Ties to Boost Greek Tourism

The strategic development and promotion of Greek tourism abroad was the main topic on the agenda of a meeting held in Athens between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and TUI Group's Thomas Ellerbeck.

Volos’ Landmark Aegli Hotel Gets Facelift

The landmark Aegli Hotel in the heart of port town Volos is getting a new lease on life and will open its doors fully to the public in 2017.

Kountoura Points to Alternative Tourism as Next Big Thing

Adventure tourism is the next big thing, according to Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, who added that tapping into new markets will take Greece one step closer to achieving the goals set for the next year.

Mouzenidis’ Red Square Greek Salad Breaks Guinness World Record

It was a colorful record-breaking Greek salad complete with 20 tons of fresh ingredients prepared by over 1,000 volunteers in less than two hours at Russia’s Red Square that made it into the Guinness Book of Records recently.

Summer Blow to Greece’s Small Hospitality Businesses, Viability at Risk

Small accommodation businesses active in tourism have taken a blow this year, recording decreased arrivals and overnight stays as well as diminishing revenue, according to the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETKE).

CN Traveller UK Readers Place Greece @ the Top

Greece has been named and voted as the best country in the world for 2016 by Condé Nast Traveller UK readers.

Aegean Isles Showcase Leisure Offerings at Germany’s TourNatur Expo

As part of a ongoing strategy to promote all-year-round tourism, the North and South Aegean regions are participating this year at the TourNatur expo taking place September 2-4 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Counting Down the Days to the 1st Andros Trail Race

In a month’s time amateur and professional athletes from across the globe will be running the footpaths of the Cycladic island of Andros in one of the island’s biggest sporting events, the 1st Andros Trail Race to take place on October 2.

Greece Tax-free Shopping Plummets in First 7 Months of 2016

Revenue in Greece from tax-free shopping in the first seven months of the year has dropped by 18.54 percent compared to the same period in 2015.

Discover Local Secrets & More at Mykonos Run 2016

Amateur and professional runners are invited to participate in the Mykonos Run 2016 sporting event in September, aimed at highlighting the island’s major landmarks and locations.

Greek Visas to Russian Travelers on the Rise

There may have initially been some glitches to the visa process for Russian travelers to Greece, but the procedure is now as prompt as ever with the number issued between January and July 2016 up by 11 percent compared to last year.

Attica Group Posts Positive 1st-half 2016 Results

Attica Group’s first-half 2016 consolidated revenue rose to 109.63 million euros compared to 108.87 million euros in the same period last year.

Major Luxury Tourism Projects Across Greece to Boost Economy

Foreign investors are placing their bets on Greek tourism with more than 3,200 new rooms in the pipeline.

Dynamic Tourist Flows for Ionian Islands in July

Greece’s Ionian Islands, which include Corfu, Zakynthos and Kefallonia, recorded a welcome increase in the number of July arrivals, regional authorities said last week.

Greece’s Summer Ferry Traffic Gains Momentum

Ferry traffic to the Greek islands has picked up pace by 6.9 percent in peak season (June 1-August 18) compared to the same period last year, according to Shipping and Island Policy ministry data.

‘Santorini Experience 2016’ More Attractive Than Ever!

Santorini - also referred to as "the best island in the world" by many established travel magazines and reviews of millions of travelers - will be a point of reference of all visitors from Greece and abroad this October.

Sustainable Tourism a Priority for Creta Maris Beach Resort

Committed to preserving Cretan heritage and to the development of sustainable tourism practices, Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, participated in the ongoing Futouris Project with three actions in July and August.

Take In Some Amorgos Energy at Big Blue Guest House

At The Big Blue it’s all about warm Greek hospitality and meeting the needs and desires of the guests who visit the 10-room family-owned guest house on the Cycladic island of Amorgos.

Greece Tourism Body Says 11th-hour Travelers to Compensate for Lost Ground

Last-minute vacationers are offsetting losses recorded in the first summer months of the year with the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) indicating a 9 percent rise in the number of arrivals in July at regional airports and a 9.6 percent increase at Athens International Airport (AIA).