connect with us
Greece's latest tourism industry news by Greek Travel Pages

Greek Image and Video Bank ‘AeroViewer’ Updates Online Presence

AeroViewer, a Greek online bank of aerial photos and videos, has launched a new version of its platform which includes material from Mediterranean countries.

Sounion to Serve as Catwalk for Mary Katrantzou Fashion Creations

The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion will be the venue of a fashion show of internationally-acclaimed Greek-born designer Mary Katrantzou.

Experiences Net: New Company Taps into Greece’s Niche Tourism Products

Athens-based “Experiences Net” recently launched operations, aiming to tap into the vast potential of the Tours & Experiences market in Greece.

Costa Navarino and FC Bayern Launch Football Camps for Summer 2019

The Costa Navarino resort in the Peloponnese has partnered with Germany’s FC Bayern to launch the FC Bayern Football Camps for young guests.

ABTA Elects Alistair Rowland as New Chairman

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has elected Alistair Rowland, Chief Retail Officer of Mid-Counties Co-operative Ltd, as its new chairman.

Ancient Greek Monuments Facing Climate Change Impact

A number of Greek monuments that have stood intact since antiquity now appear to be facing the consequences of climate change, according to scientists.

Lamda Blames Greek Government for Hellinikon Project Delays

Lamda Development, the consortium to take on the urban development of Athens’ former airport in Hellinikon, claims that delays on the project were strictly a result of government stalling.

Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2019 Features Music, Theater, Dance Events

Theatrical performances by Greek and foreign artists, music concerts, opera tributes and contemporary dance shows are among the events included in this year’s diverse program of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2019.
Run in the unique routes of Navarino Challenge (photos by Elias Lefas)
off

7th ‘Navarino Challenge’ Sports Tourism Event Goes Green

The “Navarino Challenge” event, to take place this year in October in Greece, continues to innovate with a number of environmentally friendly activities.

Booking.com Welcomes Glenn Fogel as New CEO

Booking Holdings, a leading online travel company, has announced that its CEO, Glenn Fogel, will take over the position of CEO of its Booking.com brand.

Athens Mayor Expresses Faith in EU-wide City Cooperation

Athens Mayor Giorgos Broulias joined other European city mayors during a summit in London and discussed the potential of an EU-wide cooperation.

Antetokounmpo Most Valuable Player (Person) for Greece 

Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been honored with the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 2018-19 season.

Astir Odysseus Kos Resort Celebrates a Decade of Hospitality

The Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa celebrated a decade of operations, during which it recorded over 1 million overnight stays of Greek and foreign visitors.

HotelBrain Takes Part in ‘Aspire’s Leaders of Luxury’ Event

HotelBrain presented its business activities at the Aspire's Leaders of Luxury Summit, a significant meeting for UK’s top influencers in luxury travel.

Athens Cypria Hotel Completes Renovation of Rooms and Suites

The Athens Cypria Hotel, located in the center of the Greek capital, has completed the renovation of its rooms and suites.

Accor and Air France – KLM Launch Enhanced Loyalty Program Partnership

The Accor Group and Air France - KLM have announced a new enhanced loyalty program partnership with more rewards for their joint customers.

IATA: Three Proposals to Unlock Potential of Greece’s Aviation Market

Greece is emerging in Europe’s aviation market and if it plays its cards right, can ensure robust performance in the immediate future, says IATA.

Kalamata Stakeholders Create Greece’s First Gastronomy Cluster

A total of 25 Kalamata professionals representing a range of business interests- including vinegar and wine makers, chefs, restauranteurs and hoteliers - have created Greece's first gastronomy cluster.

Epoque Collection Opens First “OMMA” Five-star Boutique Hotel on Santorini

The Epoque Collection, a Greek hospitality management company, has announced the opening of its first  “OMMA Santorini” property in Imerovigli, in early July.

Grekaddict Introduces New Experiences for Travelers in Athens

Cooking classes and Greek mythology interactive workshops are among the new experiences that Grekaddict is offering to visitors in Athens.