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Greece’s Last-minute Call to Tourists via #nowisthetime Promo

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is sending out a last-minute call to travelers and holidaymakers to visit Greece while the summer is still here through its “Now is the Time” online campaign and contest.

Kountoura, TUI Group Strengthen Ties to Boost Greek Tourism

The strategic development and promotion of Greek tourism abroad was the main topic on the agenda of a meeting held in Athens between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and TUI Group's Thomas Ellerbeck.

Attica Region Seeks to Set Up Cultural Tourism Network

The Attica Region is inviting municipalities, organizations and businesses to join in its efforts to develop cultural tourism during a special event on September 28 at the Acropolis Museum amphitheater.

Aqua Vista Hotels Hosts Greek Artists Attending Summer Arts Fest on Santorini

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels this summer sponsored and was part of the action of the "Santorini Arts Factory" festival held on the popular Greek island of Santorini.

Volos’ Landmark Aegli Hotel Gets Facelift

The landmark Aegli Hotel in the heart of port town Volos is getting a new lease on life and will open its doors fully to the public in 2017.

Greek Island VAT Hike Not Paying Off

The increase in value-added tax (VAT) on Greek islands has not paid off, according to comparative data examining VAT revenues at 20 island destinations.

Summer Blow to Greece’s Small Hospitality Businesses, Viability at Risk

Small accommodation businesses active in tourism have taken a blow this year, recording decreased arrivals and overnight stays as well as diminishing revenue, according to the Confederation of Entrepreneurs of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETKE).

CN Traveller UK Readers Place Greece @ the Top

Greece has been named and voted as the best country in the world for 2016 by Condé Nast Traveller UK readers.

Aegean Isles Showcase Leisure Offerings at Germany’s TourNatur Expo

As part of a ongoing strategy to promote all-year-round tourism, the North and South Aegean regions are participating this year at the TourNatur expo taking place September 2-4 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Discover Local Secrets & More at Mykonos Run 2016

Amateur and professional runners are invited to participate in the Mykonos Run 2016 sporting event in September, aimed at highlighting the island’s major landmarks and locations.

Dynamic Tourist Flows for Ionian Islands in July

Greece’s Ionian Islands, which include Corfu, Zakynthos and Kefallonia, recorded a welcome increase in the number of July arrivals, regional authorities said last week.

‘Santorini Experience 2016’ More Attractive Than Ever!

Santorini - also referred to as "the best island in the world" by many established travel magazines and reviews of millions of travelers - will be a point of reference of all visitors from Greece and abroad this October.

Take In Some Amorgos Energy at Big Blue Guest House

At The Big Blue it’s all about warm Greek hospitality and meeting the needs and desires of the guests who visit the 10-room family-owned guest house on the Cycladic island of Amorgos.

Greece Tourism Body Says 11th-hour Travelers to Compensate for Lost Ground

Last-minute vacationers are offsetting losses recorded in the first summer months of the year with the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) indicating a 9 percent rise in the number of arrivals in July at regional airports and a 9.6 percent increase at Athens International Airport (AIA).

Greece’s Alt. Tourism Minister Sees Light at Tunnel’s End

Greece’s Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is keeping a positive outlook, expecting revenue from incoming tourism to grow in 2016 despite geopolitics and terrorism.

Speak Greek Like a Greek @ Glossopolis

Visiting Greece and eager to join in on the local fun? A new e-learning platform aims to teach tourists the Greek they need know to get around town and mingle with the locals.

Masterchef Italia Cooks Greek Style in Santorini

MasterChef Italia, the Italian version of the popular culinary talent show MasterChef, chose Santorini for an episode of its sixth season.

Eastern Halkidiki Sailing, Diving & Cruising Tops ‘Dodeka’ Promo Project

Eastern Halkidiki’s sailing, diving and cruising offerings are set to be promoted through the Dodeka initiative aimed at attracting tourism all year round to the region.

Sky Express Announces New Routes from Athens, Thessaloniki

Sky Express has announced plans for eight additional new routes to launch from October 1 with weekly frequencies.

Dusk-to-Dawn Full Moon Jam in the Heart of Nisyros’ Volcano

Fifteen Greek musicians will meet for the first time in a 10-hour gig inside a volcano on August 18 on the island of Nisyros, where they will improvise under the full moon until sunrise.