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Syros in Movie Talk with Hollywood

The Greek island of Syros may be ready to serve as a filming destination for Hollywood blockbusters after talks between local authorities and US cinematographers about the creation of a film studio there.

Kickboxers to Battle it Out at Major Sports Event on Santorini in 2017

Santorini, one of Greece's most renowned islands, will once again host a major sports event in its aim to increase tourism during the off-season: the World Kickboxing Federation (WKF) European Championship 2017 on May 1-6, 2017.

UK Retailer WHSmith to Operate at Athens Airport

WHSmith, one of the UK's leading retailers, has been awarded a five-year contract for seven stores at Athens International Airport (AIA) in partnership with Miller Distributors.

Santorini’s ‘Aenaon Villas’ Named World’s Most Romantic Hotel

The Aenaon Villas on Santorini in Greece won the title of the "World's Most Romantic Hotel" at the World Boutique Hotel Awards 2016 gala dinner held recently at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall, London.

Crete Welcomes ‘Olive Green’, the New Eco-friendly, Sustainable and Smart Hotel

The island of Crete recently welcomed the Olive Green, a unique hotel in Greece that offers innovative sustainable architecture, as well as smart high-tech technology that keeps visitors connected and enhances the in-room experience.

Philoxenia–Hotelia 2016 Joint Expo Sees 20,000 Visitors

The three-day Philoxenia – Hotelia exhibition, jointly held on November 18-20 in Thessaloniki, attracted over 20,000 visitors, an increase of 46 percent compared to last year.

Greece @ WTM London 2016 – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

Greece received messages of confidence from the British travel market during the 37th World Travel Market (WTM), held November 7-9 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL in London.

Delta to Add Second Daily Athens-New York Service in June 2017

Delta Air Lines will launch a second daily Athens-New York service from June 2, meeting the travel demand between Greece and the United States during the peak summer months.

Mouzenidis Group to Show New Products, Services at Philoxenia 2016

Mouzenidis Group will inform the public and tourism professionals on its new products, destinations and services at the 32nd International Tourism Expo Philoxenia, to take place November 18-20 at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre.

Philoxenia, Hotelia Seek to Break All Records This Year

Over 621 exhibitors, 383 trade visitors and some 5,000 scheduled B2B meetings are set to mark the launch on Friday, of the Philoxenia-Hotelia joint tourism and hospitality fair, at the International Exhibition Center in Thessaloniki.

WTM 2016: Anatolia Hotels Presents New Logo, Adds Villas to Portfolio

The Anatolia Hotels group has announced a slight change to its brand, having added the management of villas to its activities.

WTM 2016: Travellers Invited to Go for the Extraordinary and Vacation in Evrytania, Central Greece

International tour operators and journalists attending the recent World Travel Market (WTM) in London were invited to go beyond the ordinary and discover a very well kept secret in Greece and live the experience: Evrytania.

‘Here Lived & Loved Leonard Cohen’ – Hydra Hoteliers Pay Tribute

Paying tribute to the man that “lived his best creative years on Hydra, the rocky island that he deeply loved and was inspired by”, the Hydra Hotels Association proposed that November 11 be marked every year on the Saronic isle in memory of Leonard Cohen.

Athens Metro, Bus and Tram Services to be Disrupted by Work Stoppages

Athens transport services will be disrupted as of Tuesday, November 15, until Friday, November 25, as workers of the Athens metro, the ISAP electric railway and the tram have announced rolling work stoppages.

WTM 2016: Aqua Vista Hotels Welcomes Santorini’s ‘Carpe Diem’ to Portfolio

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels recently informed the travel industry at the World Travel Market (WTM) London that it has added the luxury boutique hotel Carpe Diem Suites and Spa on Santorini under its growing portfolio.

Mykonos Yachting to Exhibit at Greek Tourism Expo in Athens

Mykonos Yachting, a Greek company that offers upscale cruising experiences, will exhibit at the International Tourism Fair Greek Tourism Expo to take place November 25-27 at the Metropolitan Expo Exhibition Centre.

WTM 2016: Survey Reveals Positive Outlook for Greece, Egypt and Turkey

The tourism industries in Greece, Egypt and Turkey could be getting back on track, according to the WTM Industry Report 2016 released on Monday, November 7, the first day of the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016.

Kountoura Invites the Arab World to Invest in Greek Tourism Sector

Reaching out to the tourist markets of the Middle East and promoting new partnerships with Arab world countries is a strategic choice of the Greek government, according to Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Kypseli Public Market Re-emerges as Arts Hub

The Municipality of Athens is calling all artists and art groups to do their magic and bring the landmark Kypseli Public Market back to life on November 5 through to December 18.

Piraeus Port Big Bet for Cosco, Set to Invest €140m in 2017

Hong Kong-based shipping giant Cosco has slated 140 million euros for works to be completed in 2017 in efforts to make the port of Piraeus a major cruise and transhipment hub for travel and trade between Asia and Eastern Europe.