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TripAdvisor Ranks Santorini #1 Island in Europe, 2nd Best in World

Santorini ranked as the best island in Europe and second best in the world in the TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers' Choice awards for Islands.

GNTO Roadshows Bring Greece Tourism to 10 German Cities

German tour operators had the chance to learn more about Greece’s travel offerings during the Greek National Tourism Organization’s “Roadshows” series which was recently held in 10 cities across Germany.

Skiathos Princess’ New Tourism Offerings to Keep Visitors Coming

Horseback riding, sailing and art are just some of the activities the luxury Skiathos Princess Hotel on the Sporades island of Skiathos offers its select guests, aiming to ensure they enjoy only the best and collect memories to last a lifetime.

‘Kos Made of Summer’ Campaign Ready, Extra Promotional Activities Announced

The South Aegean Region last week announced a series of actions aimed at boosting the image of the Dodecanese island of Kos following the negative media portrayal due to the ongoing refugee crisis.

Thessaloniki Hoteliers Against Construction of Refugee ‘Hotspot’ in Region

The Thessaloniki Hotels Association (THA) has expressed its resistance to a recent government proposal to set up a refugee center right next to a designated area in the Eastern Thessaloniki regional unit slated for tourist expansion.

TUI’s Flying ‘Brand Ambassadors’ Get the Word Out

Travel group TUI is making sure everyone knows its products and services with its latest innovative advertising campaign that has seven TUIfly Boeing 737-800 planes "donning" company brands.

Syros Seeks Airport Upgrade

Syros authorities announced plans to expand and upgrade the island’s Dimitrios Vikelas airport paving the way for its connection with Greece and neighbouring countries.

Greek Islanders Snub Plastic Bags, Tell All to ‘Do it Like a Sifnian’

Sifnos locals are inviting everyone to "Do it Like a Sifnian" and put plastic bags away once and for all. Come April 15, shops across the Cycladic isle will be charging 10 cents per bag in efforts to discourage their use and put environmentally friendlier material pouches into...

Tourism & Much More at 1st ‘Ellados Gefsi’ Fair

Greek gastronomy, tourism and culture will be the themes of the first “Ellados Gefsi” (Taste of Greece) fair to take place at the Peristeri Exhibition Center on April 15-18.

Extra ‘Sleep’ Tax Angers Greece Hoteliers

Weeks before the official launch of the summer tourism season, Greece’s hoteliers are furious over a proposed tax on accommodation which comes on top of other levies imposed last year.

Kalamaki Beach Hotel in the Peloponnese Ready for Summer

The 4-star Kalamaki Beach Hotel, an hour’s drive from Athens, is ready to usher in the summer season with plenty of new offerings and genuine Greek hospitality.

Thomas Cook Introduces New Hotel Brand to the World from Greece

Thomas Cook Group plc, a leading leisure travel company, will introduce its new "Casa Cook" brand of lifestyle beach resorts from Greece.

‘Tourism Awards 2016’ Spotlight Shines on Greece’s Best Practices

The best practices of Greek companies and organizations in all sectors of travel, hospitality and leisure and initiatives that encourage innovation and the quality of Greek tourism were rewarded on Wednesday, April 6, at the glitzy awards ceremony of the Tourism Awards 2016.

‘GTP Headlines’ Wins Silver at Tourism Awards 2016

Greek Travel Pages' English-language digital news platform GTP Headlines was awarded a Silver Tourism Award in the "Online Presence & Communication" category at the recent Tourism Awards 2016.

Tourism Awards 2016: Caldera Yachting Hits Gold in ‘Customer Services’ Category

Caldera Yachting, which specializes in yachting in the area of Santorini, received the Gold Award in the "Customer Services" category at the recent Tourism Awards 2016.

Poland to Welcome 2nd Grecka Panorama-The Greek Food Festival Exhibitions in December

Greece's tourism, products and gastronomy will take central stage in Poland this December at the second Grecka Panorama fair, which will be held together with The Greek Food Festival, in the National Stadium of Warsaw, the PGE Narodowy.

Follow ‘Somewhere We Know’ in Patrick Leigh Fermor’s Travel Steps

Marking the publication of two books on the life and journeys of British author, scholar and soldier Patrick Leigh Fermor, travel and cultural events organizers Somewhere We Know is planning a tour of the Mani region in the Peloponnese and of the island of Crete on June 17-21.

Athens International Airport Celebrates 15th Birthday

Athens International Airport (AIA) "Eleftherios Venizelos" recently celebrated 15 years of operations. "We celebrate our 15 years in a period when, despite the country’s severe macroeconomic conditions, the year 2016 prospects seem quite positive", AIA's CEO, Yiannis Paraschis, said.

Spetses Vintage Car Rally Revs Ups Engines for Spring

Museum pieces - everything from mint condition Cadillacs and Bentleys, to chic Porsches and Maseratis - will take center stage on April 9-10, during the 3rd Spring Classic Car Rally, set to take place on the Saronic island of Spetses.

Hefty Admission Rate Hikes at Greek Museums

The Acropolis and the site of Knossos on Crete will be the costliest to get into after the Greek culture ministry recently announced admission fee hikes.