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Trendy Mykonos Theoxenia Ready for Summer

The Mykonos Theoxenia has opened its doors to summer and is ready to indulge its visitors with the finest services on the island of Mykonos.

Sailing & Yachting: The Best Way to Experience Greece

With hundreds of islands, cosmopolitan or off the beaten path, Greece is the ideal destination to indulge in sailing, yachting and other marine activities.

Athens National Garden Becomes Happening Spot in June

Athenians and visitors will have the chance to usher in summer with 30 days full of 150 cultural and sports events in the capital's National Garden.

Greece Readies Legal Framework for Health Tourism

A legal framework to cover health tourism in Greece is the next step in a series of actions by the Tourism Ministry to expand the thematic travel sector.

Lamda Says Ready to Get Hellinikon Works Underway but Still Waiting

Lamda Development is ready to proceed with the next phase of the Hellinikon project to transform Athens’ former airport into a metropolitan park.

Wyndham, Zeus Int’l Welcome Two New Loutraki Hotels

Wyndham Hotel Group and Zeus International have announced the opening of two new hotels in the Greek seaside town of Loutraki.

A Forest the Latest Hurdle for Greece’s Hellenikon Project

A section of the Hellinikon property, where Lamda Development and Global Investment Group plan to erect a full-service resort, has been declared a forest area.

Minister Says Greek Tourism First to Feel the Impact of Brexit

Brexit is expected to have consequences on the Greek economy, with the most significant losses expected in tourism.

Lagerfeld’s Chanel Cruise 2018 Collection Brings Glorious Greece to Paris

With a fashion collection entitled “The Modernity of Antiquity”, star designer Karl Lagerfeld revived an ideal vision of ancient Greece.

Rethymno’s Pepi Boutique Hotel Set for Summer

Known for its true Cretan hospitality, Pepi Boutique Hotel in Rethymno, is ready to welcome its first summer guests after a series of upgrades and renovations.

Greece Participates in Ethics and Tourism Meet in Poland

Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development Yiorgos Tziallas attended the 3rd International Congress on Ethics and Tourism, which took place in Poland.

1st Int’l Western Silk Road Workshop in Greece Paves Way for Synergies in Tourism

Representatives from 33 countries exchanged best practices on how to advance the contribution of tourism to sustainable development goals, during the 1st International Western Silk Road Workshop in Alexandroupolis, northeastern Greece.

Greece Jan-Feb 2017 Tourism Revenue Down

Tourism revenue in Greece decreased by 2.7 percent in the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2016, while tourism traffic declined by 2.8 percent.

More Islands Added to ‘Cyclades Trail Cup’ 2017 Running Event

Greece's islands will once again come into the spotlight through the Cyclades Trail Cup, which this year sees more destinations added to the sports event.

Property Experts See Potential in Greek Hotel Sector

A number of important deals were completed last year in the Greek hotel industry, while more international firms are looking into doing business in the country, according to a report.

Kountoura: 2017 will be the Best Year in the History of Greek Tourism

If nothing unexpected occurs then 2017 will so far be the best year in the history of Greek tourism, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Olympia Odos Patra-bound Motorway Opens to Traffic

The journey from Athens to Patra, one of Greece's major port cities, will now take only an hour and 40 minutes, following the opening of the new Olympia Odos motorway.

Skyscanner Gives Insights on Travel Habits of the Greeks

The Greeks love to travel but tend to book their flights late and pay more. "The earlier you book, the cheaper you fly," says Skyscanner's Murat Ozkok-Ohr.

Santorini’s Kalisti Hotel & Suites Completes Renovation

Kalisti Hotel & Suites, located on the renowned island of Santorini, recently concluded an extensive renovation of all its rooms.

WEF: Greece Jumps 7 Places in Global Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Rankings

Greece made an impressive climb of seven places in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017.