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Aegean Sees July Passenger Traffic Figures Soar

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines announced increased passenger traffic for July 2015, handling a total of 1,473,568 passengers, up by 19 percent compared to the same month last year.

Minister Kountoura Meets Up with Crete Tourism Authorities

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with regional authorities and local sector professionals on the island of Crete, during her visit there this week, where she discussed investment, infrastructure, development and improvements and promotion of the tourist product.

Samos Young Artists Fest Brings Cultures Closer

In its sixth year, the Samos Young Artists Festival brings international performers to the Eastern Aegean, with concerts and events kicking off on Friday at the island’s Ancient Pythagorion Theater.

GNTO Campaign ‘Welcomes All to Greece’

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is extending a warm welcome to incoming travelers with its latest campaign running at airports and ports across the country: 'Welcome to Greece'

New Visa Regime May Push Russian Tourists Away

A new visa regime comes on top of an “unfriendly” exchange rate to push all the more Russian tourists away from Greece.

Overnight Stays in Thessaloniki Steady, Room Prices Up

The number of overnight stays in the northern port city of Thessaloniki, for the first half of 2015 increased slightly but was smaller compared to last year's corresponding period, compared to the first half of 2014, according to a recent report released by the Thessaloniki...

Greek Island ‘Gifts’ Take Media by Storm, Next Up Ronaldo?

Amidst Greece’s economic and political woes, it seems that everyone who is anyone is buying a Greek island to hang out on. The latest celebrity to be reportedly eyeing Greek island property is football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who reports say, is purchasing one as a present...

Greece Hotels: Satisfaction Guaranteed, Says SETE

Greek hotels, the quality of services offered and the warm welcome are ensuring guaranteed satisfaction for visitors to Greece in the first half of 2015, according to data released by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Minister Kountoura Spreads the Word: Summer Now in Greece

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is spreading the word to the world with interviews in international media, including Bloomberg and Russia-24, and invites holidaymakers to summer down in Greece.

Greece Fluster, Tunisia Attacks Curb Thomas Cook Gains

The Thomas Cook Group announced Thursday, that the June 26 terrorist attack in Tunisia, and the recent political and economic turmoil in Greece, were expected to take a toll on the company’s full-year profits, despite reporting solid results for the third quarter ending June 2015.

Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa Makes Coastal Improvements

Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa is taking the summer beachside experience to new heights by expanding and extending the seashore to include the very best amenities for its guests.

DRV: German Travelers Still Booking Greece

Planned holidays, new destinations, demand for alternative travel and overall bookings through travel agents to Greece, are still high, according to a recent DRV (Deutscher ReiseVerband) report of market trends.

Travel Agency Body Fed HATTA Seeks Solutions to Liquidity Issues

Capital controls implemented in Greece, in the last month as well as the resulting lack of liquidity have led to a delay in the payment of insurance contributions by local travel agencies.

Greek Minister Kountoura Talks Tourism With Al Jazeera

Greece's tourism industry continues to prove its resilience and sees visitor numbers rising compared to last year, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura informed the Al Jazeera television network.

‘WSJ’ Sees Swift Comeback for Greek Tourism

The Wall Street Journal is placing its bets on Greek tourism in a story published earlier this week titled “Greece Makes Fast Recovery in Tourism”.

Aldemar Royal Mare Wine Tasting Showcases Paterianaki Varieties

Aldemar Group’s five-star Royal Mare Hotel, situated in Hersonissos, Crete, welcomed connoisseurs to a wine-tasting event earlier this month showcasing the finest varieties and organic vintages of the Paterianaki Estate.

Mission Accomplished for Creta Maris Green Team

Striving to raise environmental awareness and encourage locals and visitors to protect Crete’s diverse natural resources, the Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, added one more “green” activity to a series of ongoing efforts.

Greek Destinations That the Germans, French, Italians and Brits Love This Year

The Germans choose the Aegean islands, the French and Italians love Crete and the Brits are heading to the islands of the Ionian this summer.

Greece’s Blue Flag Marinas Will Be Showcased in Scandinavia For the First Time

Greece's Blue Flag marinas will be presented for the first time to the Scandinavian public at the 3rd exhibition for Greece and Cyprus "Grekland Panorama Med Cypern" on February 11-13, 2016, in Stockholm.

Limit Up to 2,000 Euros for Greeks Going Abroad

Greeks traveling abroad will be able to take 2,000 euros for their travel needs, but the ban on cash withdrawals from banks in Greece and abroad via credit or prepaid cards issued by Greek banks is still in place. The 2,000-euro limit does not apply to foreign nationals.