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S. Aegean Region Tourism Plan Launch on Jan. 26

The South Aegean Region has placed Rhodes at the forefront of its 2016 tourism strategy due to its central role as a major tourist hotspot and as one of the region’s best performing destinations.

Greek Islet Alimia to Host Survival Challenge

The uninhabited Dodecanese islet of Alimia, situated between Rhodes and Halki, will host 20 daring travelers wishing to try their luck and skills in “The Island” travel concept game to kick off in October.

Emirates Announces Second Daily Service to Athens

Emirates has unveiled plans to boost capacity to Athens with the addition of a second daily flight to the Greek capital from March 1, 2016.

Greek Startup blueground Adds 200 Properties to its Roster

Athens-based tourism and property management startup blueground has added 200 properties to its growing number of accommodation units, contributing to its threefold growth since its launch last year.

Alpha Bank Bets on Greek Tourism

Greek tourism is moving in the right direction, with 2016 set to be a promising year, according to a recent Alpha Bank report.

Sharp Divide on Attitudes to Greek Travel, Survey

New research has revealed a sharp divide between the generations on attitudes to Greek travel.

Destsetters: New Campaign to Promote Greece as Top Gay Destination

Destsetters has announced that this week it will launch a campaign to promote Greece as a top gay destination to its entire global network to increase awareness among international LGBT travellers.

National Geographic Adds Second Greek Resort to “Unique Lodges of the World” Collection

The Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas is the second resort in Greece to join National Geographic's “Unique Lodges of the World”, a collection of boutique hotels in extraordinary places around the world with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability, authenticity and excellence.

Travel Operator KEFI Moves to New Company Status, Aims Higher

Athens-based tour operator KEFI Tours & Conferences has announced its plans for further growth after two very active decades in the business of tourism, moving from a limited company (Ltd) status to an anonymous (SA) company.

UNWTO Chief Says Diversifying Key to Greece’s Tourism Growth

Diversifying is key to the Greek tourism sector’s growth, Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), said in a recent interview.

Deltanet Aims to Serve Over 500,000 Tourists to Greece

Greek destination management group Deltanet Travel has set its sights on handling more than half a million foreign visitors to Greece in 2016, while expanding with two new branches in Athens and Corfu, and a subsidiary in China.

Parnassos Ski Center Open for Business

The Parnassos Ski Center, Greece’s largest located in Central Greece, is up and running and ready to welcome snow and ski lovers to its slopes.

Greek Tourism Expo Takes Sector a Step Further

One-hundred hosted buyers from 25 countries talked tourism and more in over 3,800 Β2Β meetings during the 2nd Greek Tourism Expo held in Athens earlier this month.

Athens Concert Hall Ushers in the Holidays with Music & More

There’s no doubt about it… ’tis the season to be jolly and the Athens Concert Hall (aka Megaron Mousikis) is ready to set the festive mood with a series of Christmas and New Year’s events for all ages and tastes.

Kountoura Invites International Investors to Do Business in Greece

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura invited international investors to explore the significant opportunities of Greek tourism and increase exchanges with Greece, while speaking at the 17th Capital Link Forum on “Investing for Growth” in New York on Monday.

Greece Signs Airports Deal with Fraport-Copelouzos

Τhe 40-year concession agreement between the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) and the consortium of Fraport AG-Copelouzos for the upgrade, maintenance, management and operation of 14 Greek regional airports was signed on Monday.

Greece to Hit 2015 Tourism Goal of 26 Million Int’l Arrivals

Greek tourism is on track to end 2015 with a record of 26 million international arrivals, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said on Monday after reviewing November figures released by the country's main airports.

Aldemar Resorts Invites All to Care and Share

As part of its two-pronged social responsibility program - “Mare Verde” - the Aldemar Group has collected and donated through its charity activities large quantities of goods as well as finds to orphanages, NGOs and social welfare associations.

Ryanair Adds Five New Routes from Athens

Ryanair next year will launch five new routes from Athens in late-March and also increase flight frequency on three domestic routes.

S. Aegean Region Preps for Longer Tourism Season

Extending the tourism season, reaching out to new markets and strengthening incoming tourism from Russia were the key issues Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura discussed with South Aegean Region Deputy Prefect for Tourism, Marietta Papavasiliou, during the 2nd Greek...