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Mitsis Hotels Creates Blood Bank in Memory of its Founder

Mitsis Hotels has created a blood bank, with the participation of the group’s staff, to honor the memory of its founder Konstantinos Mitsis.

Celestyal’s Autumn Cruises Tell ‘Stories of Greek Culture and Eno-gastronomy’

Under the theme “Stories of Greek Culture and Eno-gastronomy”, Celestyal is dedicating its autumn cruises to Mediterranean cuisine and Greek wine.

Greek Islands Voted World’s Best in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Awards 2017

The Greek islands topped the list of the 20 “Best Islands in the World”, as voted by the readers of UK luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller (CNT).

SeaJets Amends Ferry Itineraries After Vessel Hits Pier at Sifnos Port

The itineraries of Greek ferry company SeaJets have been amended until Friday, September 6, after its “SeaJet 2” vessel hit the pier at Sifnos port.

Karpathos Presents Unique Trail Network at TourNatur 2017

The natural features and unique trail network of Karpathos were presented during the recent TourNatur 2017 alternative tourism exhibition in Düsseldorf.

Harvard Academics to Attend Mediterranean Diet Conference in Halkidiki

Academics from Harvard University will attend an upcoming conference in Halkidiki that will focus on the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet.

Greece Ranks Top Summer Destination for Polish Travelers

Greece ranks as the top summer holiday destination for Polish travelers as bookings between April 28-August 31 grew by 19 percent year on year.

Aqua Vista Hotels Welcomes ‘Aplai Dome’ in Oia to Santorini Portfolio

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels has added another high-end property, the “Aplai Dome”, to its extensive portfolio in Oia on Santorini.

British LGBT News Site Recommends the Best for a ‘Gay September in Greece’

British LGBT news site "Gay Star News" is recommending Greece as the ideal destination for gay travelers to vacation in September.

Divani Caravel in Athens Welcomes Guests to Refurbished ‘Divine Suites’

As part of its efforts to upgrade its services, the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens recently completed the refurbishment of its luxury “Divine Suites”.

Creta Maris’ ‘Kastri’ Certified as Sustainable Mediterranean Beach

Creta Maris' “Kastri” beach on Crete was recently certified as a sustainable Mediterranean beach by the "Costa Nostrum – Sustainable Beaches" program.

Porto Carras’ 4th Gastronomy Festival Celebrates Greek Cuisine

Greek cuisine took center stage during the 4th Greek Gastronomy Festival organized for the fourth consecutive year by the Porto Carras Grand Resort.

‘Vogue Italia’ Includes Ios Among Top Destinations

A recent feature published on Vogue Italia's website has included Ios among the four top destinations, alongside popular vacation spots in Italy and France.

Piraeus Bank Approves Sale of Avis, Budget, Payless Car Rental Franchises

Piraeus Bank has approved the sale of its subsidiary "Olympic", which is the holder of the master franchises for Greece of Avis, Budget and Payless.

Sky Express and Amadeus Enter Strategic Partnership

Sky Express is joining forces with travel technology provider Amadeus to make its content available to travel agents connected to Amadeus’ system worldwide.

Creta Maris Makes ‘Sykopitarides’, Promotes Cretan Gastronomy

The Creta Maris Beach Resort and the “We do local” initiative recently unveiled to their guests the “secrets” of a traditional Cretan recipe, the "sykοpitarides".

Greek Beer ’56 Isles’ Wins Great Taste Award

Greek Pilsner beer "56 Isles", produced by a local microbrewery on the island of Paros, is among the Great Taste winners of 2017.

US Ambassador, South Aegean Governor Discuss Investments

Ways of attracting investments were discussed between U.S. Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt and South Aegean Regional Governor Giorgos Hadjimarkos.

Alonissos Highlighted as ‘Ecological Paradise’ in Italian Press

The island of Alonissos in Greece was named an "ecological paradise" in a recent feature published in Italian newspaper “Quotidiano di Sicilia”.

Kountoura Invites U.S. Travel Agents to Athens for ASTA Destination Expo 2018

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura invited the members of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) to Athens for the ASTA Destination Expo 2018.