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Creta Maris Beach Resort Holds Annual ‘Blood Donation Day’

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete held its “Blood Donation Day” for the 27th consecutive year and with the participation of 40 employees.

Greek Sites and Museums Get New Entrance Fees

New rates for admission to Greek archaeological sites and museums, as well as discounted rates for certain visitor categories, have been announced.

Corfu’s CNic Paleo ArtNouveau Hotel Awarded for Excellence by TripAdvisor

The CNic Paleo ArtNouveau hotel on Corfu has been awarded with the “Certification of Excellence 2019” by travel and booking site TripAdvisor.

AEGEAN Wins Gold for its Call Center Service

Greek carrier AEGEAN received the gold award in the “Large Call Centers” category at the "Teleperformance Greece CRM Grand Prix Customer Service Awards 2018".

Lemnos’ Gastronomy and Wines on the Menu of 3rd Philema Festival

The island of Lemnos in July will host the 3rd Philema Gastronomy & Wine Festival, an annual event that promotes local tastes and products.

Lamda: Hellinikon Project Up in the Air

Lamda Development is claiming that the Greek government is creating “insurmountable obstacles” to its Hellinikon mega investment, putting the whole project at risk.

Piraeus’ Port Deemed Best for Cruises in East Med Region

The port of Piraeus was honored as the "Best Port from the East Med Region", at the MedCruise Awards 2019 event held in Genoa, Italy.

Acropolis Museum Guides Visitors Through its Ancient Neighborhood

The Acropolis Museum is launching a new cycle of guided tours to the excavation site of the ancient Athens neighborhood, located underneath its premises.

Wyndham Grand’s Mirabello Hotel Gets ‘Blue Flag’ for its Beach

The beach of the Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay hotel was recognized for its top quality and infrastructure and received the "Blue Flag" for 2019.

B2B Event: Online Meetings for Greek, Australian Tourism Professionals

Respond on Demand in September will hold an online event with B2B meetings for Greek and Australian tourism professionals.

Piraeus Port Master Plan Provisionally Approved

Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee provisionally approved the master plan for the upgrade of the port of Piraeus, which includes the creation of four hotels.

AirBaltic Extends Athens – Riga Seasonal Routes to December

AirBaltic is extending its seasonal routes between Riga and Athens until December 1, aiming to meet the increasing demand for travel between the two countries.

Santorini Among the World’s 30 Best Places to Visit in 2019-20

The Greek island of Santorini is among the World’s 30 Best Places to Visit in 2019-20, ranking 24th on the list of US News & World Report.

Dead Can Dance, Tindersticks & The Cure on Stage in Attica

Attica this summer will be hosting performances by famous bands Dead Can Dance, Tindersticks and The Cure, among others.

E-ticket Extends to More Greek Sites, Museums

The Greek Culture Ministry is extending its upgraded e-ticket to a number of new sites and museums across Greece, aiming to improve the overall tourist experience.

Celestyal Honored for its Commitment to the East Med Cruise Industry

Celestyal Cruises has been honored as the "Cruise Line with the Greatest Commitment to the Eastern Mediterranean Region" for 2019.

Lesvos Food Fest, Bollywood Dances and ‘Talking Stones’ Events on GNTO’s Agenda

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) this summer is supporting a number of events that highlight the country’s beauties, culture and gastronomy.

Sabre Releases New Lodging Solution for Travel Agents

Sabre has released a new solution for lodgings, allowing travel agents to more easily shop, compare and book millions of hotel options.

Golden Visa Reform in Greece Postponed Until After Elections

Ratification of a revised investor visa scheme in Greece has been pushed back due to snap elections in the country scheduled for July 7.

‘Spyrou Skopelos’ Partners with ‘Euthalia’ to Offer New Wellness Experiences

The Spyrou Skopelos Experience hotel group has began a cooperation with Euthalia Natural Cosmetic Values, aiming to offer new wellness experiences to its guests.