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Greece’s Odeon of Herodes Atticus Tops World’s Most Spectacular Theater List

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus stone theater structure, located on the southwest slope of the Acropolis of Athens, is at the top of a list of the world's most spectacular theaters published by the online newspaper of The Telegraph.

Major Hotel Chains To Invest Further In Greece

Three major hotel brands, the Hilton, the Intercontinental and the Carlson Rezidor Group, will expand their presence in Greece.

Greece Is Regaining Share In German Market

Greece was the second destination that increased its share in the German tourism market last year, according to data from the RA Reiseanalyse 2014 study by FUR.

Greek Business Confidence Ticks Up In Overall Global Negative Business Climate

Greece was among the countries where business sentiment increased while the overall global business climate remained negative and stagnated during November and December 2013, according to the December Business Monitor survey by EUWIFO.

RepowerGreece Initiative Enters Third Year

RepowerGreece, the international public diplomacy initiative that redefines Greece, has entered its third year and will continue to showcase the country's best to effectively confront the world's negative perceptions of Greece and her people.

Greece Expected To Welcome More German Tourists In 2014

German tourists are expected to travel in large numbers to Greece this summer, as the country remains among the most popular tourism destinations for the German market, senior officials of TUI Germany said recently in Athens.

Eurobarometer: Greeks Will Travel In 2014 But In Their Own Country

The majority of Greeks are included among Europeans that are the most likely to take a holiday in their own country this year due to financial reasons, according to the new Eurobarometer survey.

Saudi Prince Alwaleed’s “Kingdom Holding” Interested In Investing In Greece

Saudi Arabia-based private investment firm Kingdom Holding Company intends to invest in Greece it was announced on 12 February.

American Travel Professionals Get To Know Loutraki, Greece

The Loutraki Tourism Organization recently held a familiarization trip for 35 American travel agents and tour operators earlier this month to promote the Greek tourist product of Loutraki.

Thassos, Greece, Presented To Air France Passengers

A special editorial on the northern Greek island of Thassos was featured in a recent issue of Air France Magazine.

Greece To Sign Tourism Pact With Saudi Arabia

Greece and Saudi Arabia will sign a major agreement to boost cooperation in the tourism sector, generate growth in tourist traffic and offer opportunities to the southern European nation to showcase its tourism products and services in the local market.

Crete, Greece, Is The Theme Of Special Editorial By Aeroflot

Aeroflot Premium, the luxury in-flight magazine of Aeroflot Airlines, published a special editorial in its January issue dedicated to the island of Crete.

U.S. Travel Agents Discover Greece At Networking Event In Athens

The Hellenic American Chamber of Tourism (HACT) is re-establishing Greece's appeal to the United States through a networking event in Athens.

Social Destination Awards: Vote for Greece!

Vote for Greece in the online poll for the best destination award!

Greek Hotels Recorded Highest Increase In Overnight Visits In EU Last Year

Greece recorded the highest increase in the number of nights spent in hotels last year among all 28 European Union member states, according to data released by Eurostat.

“Athens Expects A Very Good Tourism Season This Year”

Travel Trade Athens 2014 - Interview with George Broulias, President of the Athens Development & Destination Management Agency.

Greece: Yearly Rise In Arrivals By Air The Highest In Europe

Arrivals by air from abroad last year grew by 8.8 percent year-on-year reaching 14.31 million, compared with 13.15 million in 2012, thanks to increased activity from the Russian, French and US markets.

Greece To Show Its Best In Top International Tourism Fairs

Greece will participate in 11 more international tourism fairs until April, according to the approved list of exhibitions of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Greek Hotel On Rhodes Among Best In The World In Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

The Lindos Blu hotel on the island of Rhodes in Greece is included in the top 10 of the world's best hotels for 2014 based on the reviews of millions of travelers on TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel review site.

Chios Chandris Hotel Joins “Clean Hands” Program

Chios Chandris Hotel on the Greek island of Chios has joined the program of the nonprofit organization that collects used soap from hotels, "Clean Hands."