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Experts in Air Transport and Cruise Exchange Views at 4th ACES Event in Athens

The 4th Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium (ACES – Athens), an Athens International Airport initiative, was successfully hosted in Athens recently.

Athenian Riviera Casino Resort Gets Green Light

The Greek Finance Ministry has tabled a draft bill in parliament that gives the green light for a casino to be built in Hellenikon.

Thessaloniki Ushers in Xmas Season with ‘Asterocosmos’

Thessaloniki is ready for Christmas and its annual "Asterocosmos" awaits visitors to celebrate all season long starting with the official launch on Saturday, December 10, featuring popular band Vegas at the TIF-Helexpo center.

Aegean, Sky Express & Astra Flying Stranded Students Back to Athens

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Astra stepped in with temporary flights to bring back students from the island of Crete who were stranded there due to an ongoing strike by Greek seamen.

Aqua Vista Adds ‘Agnadi Villa’ to Growing Portfolio

Aqua Vista Hotels has added the Agnadi Villa, located on Santorini, to its growing portfolio.

Hellenikon Project: Casino Resort with Skyscraper First to Go Up?

The first building to be constructed as part of an eight-billion-euro project to develop Hellenikon, Athens’ former airport is said to be a casino resort on the Agios Cosmas marina along the Athenian Riviera.

Caldera Collection Announces De Sol Hotel Grand Opening in 2017

The Caldera Collection group has announced the grand opening of its member De Sol Nice and Cozy, a brand new, fully renovated hotel ready to accommodate travelers from around the world, on the popular island of Santorini.

Santorini Mayor Warns that too Much Tourism is Taking a Toll

Famous across the globe for its stunning beauty, the volcanic island of Santorini is now facing the dire consequences of too much tourism, which appears to be taking a toll on the very natural landscape it is known for.

Arabs Introduced to Greece Tourism Investment Opportunities

Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) Secretary General Dimitris Tryfonopoulos invited Arab entrepreneurs to invest in Greek tourism during the 5th Arab-Hellenic Economic Forum held in Athens.

Suburban Train to Pull in to Lavrio Port by 2019

The port town of Lavrion in southeastern Attica is set to get a suburban railway (proastiakos) link connecting it with the Greek capital and Athens airport as of 2019 with the municipality aiming to launch the tender for the project next year.

Kickboxers to Battle it Out at Major Sports Event on Santorini in 2017

Santorini, one of Greece's most renowned islands, will once again host a major sports event in its aim to increase tourism during the off-season: the World Kickboxing Federation (WKF) European Championship 2017 on May 1-6, 2017.

UK Retailer WHSmith to Operate at Athens Airport

WHSmith, one of the UK's leading retailers, has been awarded a five-year contract for seven stores at Athens International Airport (AIA) in partnership with Miller Distributors.

Santorini’s ‘Aenaon Villas’ Named World’s Most Romantic Hotel

The Aenaon Villas on Santorini in Greece won the title of the "World's Most Romantic Hotel" at the World Boutique Hotel Awards 2016 gala dinner held recently at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall, London.

Greek Hoteliers Seeking Ways to Offset ‘Stayover Tax’

The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) is negotiating package deals for 2018 with tour operators in efforts to find ways to offset a new levy that will be charged on Greek accommodation units as of 2018.

Greece @ WTM London 2016 – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

Greece received messages of confidence from the British travel market during the 37th World Travel Market (WTM), held November 7-9 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL in London.

Mouzenidis Group to Show New Products, Services at Philoxenia 2016

Mouzenidis Group will inform the public and tourism professionals on its new products, destinations and services at the 32nd International Tourism Expo Philoxenia, to take place November 18-20 at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre.

WTM 2016: Travellers Invited to Go for the Extraordinary and Vacation in Evrytania, Central Greece

International tour operators and journalists attending the recent World Travel Market (WTM) in London were invited to go beyond the ordinary and discover a very well kept secret in Greece and live the experience: Evrytania.

WTM 2016: Aqua Vista Hotels Welcomes Santorini’s ‘Carpe Diem’ to Portfolio

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels recently informed the travel industry at the World Travel Market (WTM) London that it has added the luxury boutique hotel Carpe Diem Suites and Spa on Santorini under its growing portfolio.

Mykonos Yachting to Exhibit at Greek Tourism Expo in Athens

Mykonos Yachting, a Greek company that offers upscale cruising experiences, will exhibit at the International Tourism Fair Greek Tourism Expo to take place November 25-27 at the Metropolitan Expo Exhibition Centre.

Next Stop Rethymno for fedHatta’s ‘Dodeka’ Promo

The town of Rethymno, on the island of Crete, was selected as part of the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Travel & Tourist Agencies (fedHATTA) “Dodeka” promotional program this month.