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Boutari Wineries ‘Open Doors’ to Connoisseurs with Tastings and More

One of the country’s leading wineries, Boutari, joins winemakers across Greece, when they open their cellars to visitors during this year’s “Open Doors” events on May 9-10.

Thessaloniki Gains Ground as City Break Destination

The northern port city of Thessaloniki is gaining ground as an ideal city break and conference tourism destination with all the more international visitors seeking to explore its diverse offerings.

Greece Among Virtuoso Luxury Travelers Top 10 Choices, Ranked 5th for Boosted Bookings

Greece has been included in luxury travel network Virtuoso’s Top 10 list as one of the world’s leading destinations for summer holidays and among the 10 leading countries recording increased bookings.

Over 3,000 Local Businesses Turn to Google’s Grow Greek Tourism for Training

Some 3,000 tourist sector enterprises benefitted from the know-how of Google’s ambitious Grow Greek Tourism Online initiative, which kicked off last September.

Santorini to Host UNESCO Wine Symposium in November

The heritage and development of wine regions and their role in tourism will be the focus of an UNESCO symposium to be held on the Greek island of Santorini on November 5-7.

Exclusive London Nightclub Expands to Mykonos, Greece

Toy Room, one of London’s most exclusive nightclubs, recently announced its expansion to Mykonos Island in Greece.

SETE Calls On Government to Tackle Illegal Accommodation, Propose Feasible Measures

Tackling illegal accommodation and tracking down payments should be the government’s first priority, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said, adding that though it supports negotiation efforts to bring the country back to growth, the tourism sector should not be sacrificed in...

SouthBridge Europe Backs HotelBrain with 3m Euros

Investment fund SouthBridge Europe has inked a deal with Greek hotel management company HotelBrain to finance its development plan.

Eastern Macedonia-Thrace Introduced to Romanian Market

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) office in Romania expects more media exposure and visitors for the Eastern Macedonia-Thrace destination following a familiarization trip (fam trip) held there in mid-April.

Ryanair Announces Santorini Winter 2015 Schedule, Ticket Sale

Ryanair announced on Wednesday its Santorini winter 2015 schedule with increased flights to Athens.

Tirana-Rhodes Chartered Flight to Open for Summer Season

Albanian travel agencies Jona Travel & Key Tours Agency will launch a weekly charter flight connecting Tirana to Rhodes from late May until October 10.

Sweeping Promo Plan for Lesvos, Corfu and Halkidiki, in the Making

The Greek islands of Lesvos and Corfu, and the Halkidiki peninsula, are at the centre of a comprehensive promotional campaign organized by Eurobank and Marketing Greece.

Geo Routes Takes Businessmen on Tour of N. Greece Village for a Good Cause

Members of the Association of Chief Executive Officers (ACEO) will visit the remote Epirot village of Pogoniani, in northern Greece, on May 2, as part of Geo Routes’ cultural heritage initiative aimed at introducing visitors to the hidden side of the country.

Europe’s Hoteliers Team Up to Fight ‘Shadow Hospitality’

An action plan aimed at tackling the growing problem of shadow hospitality was announced by HOTREC, the umbrella association of national trade bodies representing Europe’s hotels, restaurants, cafes and similar establishments.

Argo Travel Opens for Business on Santorini Island

Argo Travel Group, in addition to Athens, Thessaloniki, London, Geneva and Shanghai, has now opened a branch office on Santorini, one of the most popular islands in Greece and travel mecca for those seeking luxury experiences.

Greece Expects More Brazilian Tourists This Year

Greece is tapping further in the Brazilian market and recently participated in the World Travel Market Latin America, held on April 22-24 in Sao Paulo.

Day Event to Focus on Greece’s Lake Karla as Ecotourism Hotspot

Finding ways to restore and tap into the potential of Lake Karla, in central Greece, as a primary ecotourism destination will top the agenda of a day event on May 23, at the Rooftile and Brickworks Museum N & S Tsalapatas in the city of Volos.

Greek Airports Contribute to Europe’s Passenger Traffic Rise in February

Passenger traffic in the EU for the month of February grew by 6.2 percent, driven in particular by double digit growth in Greece, Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Romania, Hungary and Lithuania, according to data released by European airport trade body Airports Council International...

Young Face of the Week: Andreas Diakodimitris, Hospitality Consultant, GM of ‘Me Zen’ Project

This week, GTP introduces Andreas Diakodimitris, a hospitality consultant, currently developing the "Me Zen" project, a small chain of traditional Tsipouro Bars throughout Greece.

Greek Travel Agencies Cash in on Strong Tourism

Greek tour operators saw their revenues increase thanks to the rising numbers of tourism in the last two years, according to a recent study by business information provider Infobank Hellastat.