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1st ‘Patmos Revelation’ Event to Highlight Sacred Island as Sports Tourism Destination

The 1st "Patmos Revelation" will host Greek Olympic and world champions, professional and amateur athletes and will include running and open water swimming races.

Outgoing WTTC President Calls for a Sustainable World

Under the motto, “Is it Too Much to Ask?”, the World Travel & Tourism Council launched an awareness campaign, focusing on tourism and sustainable practices.

Greece and China to Officially Inaugurate Cultural Exchange Year

The "Greece-China Year of Cultural Exchanges" will be officially inaugurated during a ceremony to be held on April 27 at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens.

TEI of Athens and China’s Zhengzhou University to Cooperate in Tourism Studies

The Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens will launch a Master's degree program in hospitality and tourism for Chinese students studying in Greece.

Renovated Aegli Hotel Volos Unveils New Logo

Following the completion of extensive renovation works, the Aegli Hotel Volos unveiled a new logo, which reflects its contemporary image and long history.

Get the Feel and Smell of Spring at the 63rd Kifissia Flower Show

The 63rd Kifissia Flower Show will feature more than 2,000 flowers, spices and herbs in the central park of Kifissia, northern Athens.

Celestyal Welcomes First Group of Chinese Tourists to Cruise the Aegean

Celestyal Cruises recently welcomed the first group of 250 tourists from the People’s Republic of China on board the "Celestyal Olympia" ship to sail the Aegean.

Alitalia to Launch First Ever Direct Flights to the Maldives

Alitalia will launch its first ever scheduled direct flights between Italy and the Maldives on October 31 to meet the increasing demand of the winter season.

HACT: Greece to See Rise in Visitors, Tourism Revenue from the U.S.

The Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism expects Greece to see a rise in visitor numbers and tourism revenue from the United States this year.

Cosco-Skyserv Sea-Air Handling Platform to Facilitate Cargo Transport

Cosco Shipping Lines and ground handling services provider Skyserv will launch a platform that will facilitate transport of incoming cargo via Athens International Airport.

Makedonia Palace Welcomes Eva Saringala as New Director of Sales

The historic Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, recently appointed Eva Sariggala as its new Director of Sales.

‘3d leisure’ Develops Wellness Services for MarBella Corfu

3d leisure has been assigned to design premium fitness and wellness services for the guests of the MarBella Corfu Hotel, including personal training programs, yoga classes and pool activities.

More Islands Added to ‘Cyclades Trail Cup’ 2017 Running Event

Greece's islands will once again come into the spotlight through the Cyclades Trail Cup, which this year sees more destinations added to the sports event.

TIF-Helexpo and Fiera di Roma Enter Strategic Partnership in Exhibition Industry

TIF-Helexpo and Fiera di Roma recently signed a memorandum of cooperation, which foresees the establishment of common strategies in the exhibition industry.

UNWTO: China Remains World’s Top Tourism Spender

Tourism expenditure from major outbound markets reflected an increasing demand for international tourism in 2016, with China, the U.S. and Germany as the world's top spenders.

Athens to Host 1st Ministerial Conference of ‘Ancient Civilizations Forum’

Athens will host the first ministerial conference of the member states that comprise the Ancient Civilizations Forum, with the participation of foreign ministers of ten countries.

Hong Kong Airlines Signs Codeshare Agreement with Asiana

Hong Kong Airlines and Asiana Airlines have entered into a codeshare partnership, offering passengers additional flights between Hong Kong and Seoul.

Kountoura: 2017 will be the Best Year in the History of Greek Tourism

If nothing unexpected occurs then 2017 will so far be the best year in the history of Greek tourism, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Eurobank: Brexit Could Affect Greece’s Tourism Industry

Brexit could affect the travel ability of Britons if the process negatively affects their income and increases the cost of traveling abroad.

GNTO Attends WTM Latin America 2017, Comes Closer to Brazilian Market

Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General, Dimitris Tryfonopoulos, held a series of meetings with Brazilian tourism professionals at the World Travel Market (WTM) Latin America 2017.