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Commission: Fraport Greek Airports Deal in Line with EU Law

Greek government agreements with Fraport Greece for the management of 14 regional airports are in accordance with EU law, the European Commission said.

MITT 2017 Shows Signs of Stronger Russian Travel Interest in Greece – Photos

All the more Russian travelers are selecting Greece as a holiday destination, according to feedback collected at the recent MITT 2017 exhibition in Moscow.

Commission Approves Visa Validation at E. Aegean Island Ports

A visa facilitation pilot program that allows non-European Union citizens from Turkish ports to visit select Greek islands has been extended by one year.

Turkey Says EU Deals Hinge on Visa-Free Travel

Turkey says all EU agreements, including the migrant deal to stem migrant flows from entering Europe via Greece, will be called off if Turkish citizens do not get visa-free travel.

GTA Focuses on Greek Beach Destinations, Sees Room Nights on Islands Surge

GTA, a distributor of accommodation and destination services, has seen business to Greece grow after focusing on beach destinations for the past 3 years.

Edible ‘Gifts from Greece’ to Tantalize NY’s James Beard Foundation

Five chefs from Mykonos and Rhodes will bring the tastes of Greece to the James Beard Foundation culinary arts organization in New York on Thursday.

ITB Feedback Reveals German Interest in Thessaloniki

German travelers are all the more keen on visiting Thessaloniki, the city's hotel association said following the ITB Berlin travel show last week.

HAPCO: Medical Congress Demands will Limit Events, Take Toll on Economy

The Greek economy is set to loose millions of euros due to a time-consuming procedure on the organization of medical congress events in Greece.

Aviation Body Says 3.75m Travelers Enter Greek Airports in Jan.-Feb.

A total of 3.75 million passengers, up by 7.2%, compared to the same period in 2016, have gone through Greek airports in the first two months of the year.

Kountoura: Greece Among Top Destinations for German Tourists in 2017

Following the recent ITB Berlin expo, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura states that Greece is among the top destinations of German travellers this year.

Quality, Authenticity, Consistency Will Keep Greek Tourism at the Top

Ionian Islands Region Vice Governor Spyros Galiatsatos says that quality, authenticity and consistency will keep travelers coming to Greece.

‘Gifts from Greece’ Initiative at ITB to Woo LGBT Travelers

A new project named "Gifts from Greece" has kicked off and involves a series of international promotional activities to draw in the LGBT crowd to Greece.

Time for Greece to Capitalize on Safety, Its Strong Point

It’s time for Greece to capitalise on its new strong point - security, Michalis Vamiedakis, Crete Tourism Commissioner told the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) during the ITB Berlin on Thursday.

Evrytania: The ‘Alps’ with a Touch of Greece

Greece is much more that sea and sun and Evrytania is the place to discover the alternative side of Greek summer and more, according to Sofia Flega, secretary of the Evrytania Hoteliers Association.

Evia Hoteliers Head Says Island Under-promoted

The Greek island of Evia has been under-promoted and in many cases its potential underestimated, Miltiades Chelmis, president of the Evia Hoteliers Association, told the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) during ITB Berlin.

ITB 2017: Strong Demand for Travel from Germany to Greece

Bookings for travel packages to Greece are recording an increase of some 70 percent this year compared to 2016, according to the president of the German Travel Association (DRV), Norbert Fiebig.

New Generations, New Mentalities to Take Greek Tourism to Next Level

''New generations, new mentalities will take Greek tourism to the next level,'' Angela Fakou, head of the Ios Tourism Board told the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) during the ITB Berlin on Tuesday.

ITB is About Getting Feedback & Forecasts for a Better Product

''The ITB is a very important tool for us, it’s about getting feedback and forecasts and then using all the information to improve your services,’' Michalis Reisis, member of the Karpathos Tourism Committee, told the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) on the sidelines of the ITB on...

Greece Gears Up for ITB Berlin 2017 Travel Trade Show

Greece will be exhibiting at a new space at the ITB Berlin 2017 travel trade fair that opens its doors on Wednesday, March 8.

Greece has Potential to be Frontrunner in Sustainable Tourism Development

Greece has the potential to be a frontrunner in sustainable tourism development in the coming years, according to UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai.