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Business Insider: Santorini Among Destinations with ‘Stunning View’

The Greek island of Santorini is included on a list compiled by Business Insider that reveals 13 of the most stunning views in the world that are "worth the climb" .

Revitalize in Athens with a Plunge at Anastazia Luxury Suites & Rooms New Pool

Anastazia Luxury Suites & Rooms, located on the outskirts of Athens in amid pine trees in the suburb of Drosia, invites visitors and guests to take a refreshing plunge in its new pool.

‘Panegyria’ in Greece – Meet, Eat & Dance at Island Open-air Summer Festivals

If there’s one thing all tourists to Greece should experience then that definitely is the open-air summer festivals known as “panegyria”.

Opposition Over Antiquity Report Stumbling Block for Hellenikon Revamp Project

Plans to transform the abandoned Hellenikon airport complex in Glyfada into one of Europe’s largest coastal parks may yet again be put on the back burner after the culture ministry’s archaeological service through a document called for a listing of archaeological sites on the...

Caldera Yachting Gold Sponsor of Women’s Volleyball Team of Santorini

Caldera Yachting is once again standing next to the women’s volleyball team of the Thira Athletic Federation (A.O. Thiras) on Santorini.

Athens and Ancient Olympia to Star in Israel’s ‘Game Theory’ TV Documentary Series

The Panathenaic Stadium, the National Archaeological Museum and Ancient Olympia will appear on the Israeli version of the "Game Theory" documentary series.

Greece Sees Increase in Last-minute Bookings in July

The performance of the Greek tourism industry in the first half of 2016 may have been sluggish but rising tides of last-minute bookings in July has raised hopes.

Pilot Flights from Jordan to Rhodes in September

In efforts to expand the tourism season and attract new markets, the South Aegean Region is tapping into the Middle East with the launch of two direct flights on September 7 and 14 from Jordan to Rhodes as part of a pilot program set to be fully implemented in 2017.

Celestyal Cruises Brings a Taste of the Rio Olympics Onboard

Always eager to promote Greece to travelers of more than 140 nationalities, Celestyal Cruises will be voyaging to the tune of the Rio Olympics on its August 5-19 cruise aiming to bring the ancient Greek spirit of the Games on board.

Mouzenidis Travel Ready to Break Guinness World Record for Largest Greek Salad

Mouzenidis Travel, a member of Mouzenidis Group, will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for "the largest Greek salad in the world" at Moscow’s Red Square on September 4.

August 15 Holiday in Greece: Where are the Greeks going this year?

The countdown to the August 15 holiday in Greece has begun and hotel comparison website Trivago has revealed the most popular destinations searched online by Greek users.

Greek Hotels See High Level Of Guest Satisfaction In June

Hotels in Greece are keeping their customers very satisfied as demonstrated by the high guest satisfaction index for June 2016 compared to the corresponding index for the country's rival destinations.

Leave Your Worries Behind @ Greece’s Biggest River Party

It’s time to chill out with plenty of music, fun and friends at the historic 38th River Party at Nestorio, Kastoria in northern Greece, where the pulsating energy of thousands promises to keep you footloose and worry free for five whole days on August 3-7.

Hilton Athens Lends a Helping Hand via ‘Dine with Purpose’

For every bread basket served at its in-house restaurants daily, the Hilton Athens donates one more to people in need as part of its latest collaboration with social welfare groups Boroume and Nostos with the support of Pnyka bakery.

A Full-day Yachting Experience with Sounio Cruise

Whether sunbathing on the deck is your thing or snorkelling in crystal clear waters, Sounio Cruise is ready to make your dreams come true offering daily cruises on board small yachts to Sounion.

Evia Island Sees French Tourist Numbers Dwindle

Tourism traffic from France to the Greek island of Evia appears to be on a downward trend with hundreds of bookings up in the air following the recent close of two of the island’s major hotel units.

Greece Welcomes More Russian Tourists, Turkey Spillover

The number of Russian travelers to Greece and the resultant spending has given the Greek economy a much-needed boost with arrivals up by 47.6 percent at 83,000 and spending increased by 8.7 percent or 54 million euros in the first five months of the year, according to data...

Tourism Traffic to Ionian Isles Gains Momentum in 1st Half of Year

Tourism traffic to the Ionian Islands, which include favorites Corfu and Zakynthos, picked up pace in the first half of 2016, according to Vice Governor of Tourism and Promotion for the Ionian Islands Region, Spiros Galiatsatos.

Rafina Port Event to Focus on Greek Ferry Traveler Rights

Traveling on a Greek ferry? Do you know your rights? A special event on July 22 at the port of Rafina will inform passengers of their rights and all they need to know in case of delays and cancellations.

Study: Greece Four-month Direct Hotel Bookings Drop

Direct bookings to Greek hotels declined in the first four months of the year by 9.3 percent compared to the same period in 2015, according to a recent study released by digital marketeers Nelios, who cited the recent instability in the wider region behind the dwindling figures.