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Kalamaki Beach Hotel in the Peloponnese Ready for Summer

The 4-star Kalamaki Beach Hotel, an hour’s drive from Athens, is ready to usher in the summer season with plenty of new offerings and genuine Greek hospitality.

Thomas Cook Introduces New Hotel Brand to the World from Greece

Thomas Cook Group plc, a leading leisure travel company, will introduce its new "Casa Cook" brand of lifestyle beach resorts from Greece.

‘Tourism Awards 2016’ Spotlight Shines on Greece’s Best Practices

The best practices of Greek companies and organizations in all sectors of travel, hospitality and leisure and initiatives that encourage innovation and the quality of Greek tourism were rewarded on Wednesday, April 6, at the glitzy awards ceremony of the Tourism Awards 2016.

‘GTP Headlines’ Wins Silver at Tourism Awards 2016

Greek Travel Pages' English-language digital news platform GTP Headlines was awarded a Silver Tourism Award in the "Online Presence & Communication" category at the recent Tourism Awards 2016.

Tourism Awards 2016: Caldera Yachting Hits Gold in ‘Customer Services’ Category

Caldera Yachting, which specializes in yachting in the area of Santorini, received the Gold Award in the "Customer Services" category at the recent Tourism Awards 2016.

Poland to Welcome 2nd Grecka Panorama-The Greek Food Festival Exhibitions in December

Greece's tourism, products and gastronomy will take central stage in Poland this December at the second Grecka Panorama fair, which will be held together with The Greek Food Festival, in the National Stadium of Warsaw, the PGE Narodowy.

Follow ‘Somewhere We Know’ in Patrick Leigh Fermor’s Travel Steps

Marking the publication of two books on the life and journeys of British author, scholar and soldier Patrick Leigh Fermor, travel and cultural events organizers Somewhere We Know is planning a tour of the Mani region in the Peloponnese and of the island of Crete on June 17-21.

Athens International Airport Celebrates 15th Birthday

Athens International Airport (AIA) "Eleftherios Venizelos" recently celebrated 15 years of operations. "We celebrate our 15 years in a period when, despite the country’s severe macroeconomic conditions, the year 2016 prospects seem quite positive", AIA's CEO, Yiannis Paraschis, said.

Aldemar Group Invests in Ambitious Olympia Project

Looking to expand its services and meet the changing needs of the holidaymaker, Aldemar Group, one of the country’s leading hotel chains, is placing its bets (and capital) on the Peloponnese.

Nelios, atenistas Team Up to Create New Inner-city Park at Gazi

City activist group atenistas and digital tourism experts Nelios have pooled their resources to create a new park in central Athens' Gazi area as part of their ongoing efforts to improve the standard of living in the Greek capital.

Athens Hotel Occupancy Rates Waning

Athens hotels have been seeing the numbers of their clientele drop since last fall through to February this year, according to the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association.

Ryanair Launches Mykonos-Athens Service

Europe's low fares airline Ryanair has launched its new route from Mykonos to Athens.

Thessaloniki B2B Travel Event Connects Greek Professionals with Int’l Buyers

New collaborations were discussed between Greek tourism enterprises and travel agencies from target international markets at the B2B Travel Event held recently in Thessaloniki by Respond on Demand for the fifth year.

Inspired by Poem, German Daily ‘Die Zeit’ Sings Praises of Acropolis

Journalist Alard von Kittlitz recently came up close and personal with the history of the Acropolis and was mesmerised by the ancient monument on a recent visit to Athens, as he wrote in a travel feature for leading German daily newspaper Die Zeit.

Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Expect Rise in Russian Arrivals this Season

Tourism professionals from the Northern Greek cities of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki predict a rise in arrivals of Russian visitors to Greece this year.

Greece Sees Positive Signs from Russian Market at MITT 2016

Moscow’s International Travel and Tourism Exhibition – MITT recently wrapped up its 23rd edition with many positive signs for Greece.

New Faces: Christina Argyrou, Partnerships Manager at ‘Welcome’

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Christina Argyrou, the Partnerships Manager at Welcome, a start up travel company that provides, via transfers, travel essentials and mobile technology, the most personalized and complete travel experience from the moment...

Athens Among Best in Europe by TripAdvisor

Athens is one of the world’s favourite place to visit in Europe based on positive reviews of its hotels, restaurants and attractions.

Take a Bit of Greece Home with Gogreek Miniatures, Olive Oil & Ouzo

When innovation, creativity and passion unite the result is bound to be impressive. That’s what gogreek is all about as local products are adorned in traditional outfits promoting both the Greek item and the history.

Greeks Pick Thessaloniki for March 25 Long Weekend Getaway

Greek Independence Day, the national holiday celebrated annually in Greece on March 25, is on Friday, giving all of us an automatic long weekend! According to a recent survey, Thessaloniki is the top choice of Greek travellers.