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Travel Channel’s ‘Booze Traveler’ Visits Greece for Intoxicating Fun

Travel Channel's global nomad, Jack Maxwell, visited Greece, for the season premiere of “Booze Traveler” on September 28, sampling everything from tsipouro and masticha to soumada and raki.

Greece Marks World Tourism Day 2015

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Greek key tourism figures give their messages to mark the contribution of the sector to Greece's economy.

VAT Hike Takes Effect on Popular Greek Isles Next Month

Greek islands with tourism growth and high per capita income will as of October 1 see a 30 percent value-added tax (VAT) hike on all their goods and services, doing away with a special reduced tax rate which was applicable until now.

Athens among Best Value Cities for 2016

Athens features in the top 20 list of hotels giving the best value for money, according to a study by hotel search website Trivago.

Refugee-hit Kos to Get Funds for Promotion

The island of Kos will receive 1 million euros in emergency funding from the South Aegean Region in order to address problems arising from the influx of refugees and migrants and to address the impact on the local economy and tourism with the aim to restore the Greek island’s...

‘Tolerance’ Theme for Greece’s European Heritage Days

“Violence and tolerance” will be the focus of this year’s European Heritage Days events to be held in Greece, on September 25-27, particularly at a time when the country is in the international spotlight due to the ongoing tragedies of thousands of Syrian refugees seeking safety...

Hersonissos Launches Festive Cultural Events for World Tourism Day 2015

On the occasion of World Tourism Day on September 27, the Municipality of Hersonissos on Crete has launched a rich program of festive cultural events running until October 4.

Greek Tourism Portfolio Once Again Handed Over to Elena Kountoura

Greece’s Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura took over her post from interim minister Alkistis Protopsalti during the Tourism Ministry handover ceremony held on Wednesday in Athens.

Greek Hotels: Expedia, Booking.com Agree to Allow Leeway for Fair Competition

The Hellenic Competition Commission will drop a formal investigation concerning Booking.com’s and Expedia’s cooperation agreements with hotel businesses in Greece, after the two companies agreed to revise their contracts with hotel owners, paving the way for greater flexibility...

First Syros City Trail Wins Over the Crowds, Back Next Year

The 1st Syros City Trail was a success, attracting hundreds of professional and amateur runners to Ermoupolis, the capital of the Cyclades, on September 12.

Greece: Seen Through the Lens of Ambassadors and Diplomats

Seven diplomatic missions have joined forces to strengthen ties with the Greek public through a photo exhibition entitled “Greece through the diplomatic lens”.

Greece Sees Tourist Arrivals, Revenue Rise in Jan-July

Greece attracted almost 12 million tourists during the first seven months of the year, according to data released on Tuesday by the Bank of Greece.

Greece ‘All Over’ Finland with ‘Ellada Pantou’ Fest

The 1st “Ellada Pantou” Festival, to take place in Helsinki, Finland, on October 23-24, aims to bring together diaspora Greeks through cooperative initiatives in efforts to better promote the country and its products abroad.

Basque Country Welcomes Travel Agency Unions to Talk Tourism in November

The Basque Country will host the 3rd Summit of Travel Agencies Associations in Euskadi, on November 4-6 with the opening ceremony to kick off at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

Aegean Airlines Treats Travelers Greek Style with ‘Filepse Tous’

As part of its ongoing promotional efforts to bring Greece closer to its clients, Aegean Airlines announces the launch of its “Filepse Tous” project, which aims to “use” world-renowned Greek hospitality to introduce locally produced goodies and get the word out.

Marine Tours to Participate in ‘Global Oil & Gas Black Sea and Mediterranean’ Expo, Conference

Greek travel group Marine Tours has announced that it will participate in this year’s “Global Oil & Gas Black Sea and Mediterranean” exhibition and conference, to be held at Athens’ Metropolitan Expo on September 23-24.

US, Scandinavian Travelers Pay More, Stay Less in Greece, Trivago Finds

American and Scandinavian travelers spent more between July and August this year on their stays in Greece, but shortened their holidays, according to online booking agent trivago.gr’s recent report.

UCLA Students Gain Insight into Greek Tourism

As part of its ongoing awareness-raising activities with regards to Greece’s tourism potential and the impact of recent developments, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) held a meeting with 43 UCLA students earlier this month.

Local Officials, Hoteliers Set on Promoting Larissa

Advertising, promotional strategies and inter-municipal cooperation recently topped the agenda of local Larissa authorities and tourism sector professionals.

The Acropolis Museum to ‘Reveal’ the Mysteries of Samothrace on World Tourism Day

On the occasion of World Tourism Day on September 27, the Acropolis Museum will give visitors the opportunity to discover the landscapes, the people and the great archaeological exhibits of Samothrace.