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Five Regions Collect Most 2016 Travel Receipts in Greece

Five out of 13 regions in Greece accounted for the better part (87.5 percent) of the 12,749 million euros in travel revenue for 2016.

German Travel Company Seeks to Add Pelion to its Cycling Destinations

German travel company Islandhopping is looking into the prospects of adding Mount Pelion to its cycling destinations in Greece.

Foreign TV Productions Focus on Greece in May

Television crews from Russia, France and Belgium are expected to visit Greece in May to film popular and lesser known tourism destinations.

‘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.

GfK: Greece Among Top Choices for Germans and Britons

Greece is among the most popular tourist destinations for holidaymakers from Germany and the UK, according to a recent report released by GfK.

Quality, Authenticity, Consistency Will Keep Greek Tourism at the Top

Ionian Islands Region Vice Governor Spyros Galiatsatos says that quality, authenticity and consistency will keep travelers coming to Greece.

Kefalonia Showcases Greek Breakfast Menu at HORECA 2017

Kefalonia presented its Greek Breakfast menu during this year’s HORECA exhibition, which attracted some 125,000 professionals earlier this month.

Marbella Corfu Renovates for 2017, Tells WTM London

After five years of extensive refurbishment works, the five-star MarBella Corfu is ready to tell the world and will invite visitors to see for themselves during this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London.

Zakynthos to Showcase Tourism Goods at China Fair

In efforts to promote Zakynthos as a prime tourist destination to the Chinese market, sector professionals and local administration will be participating in the 2016 International Islands Tourism Conference to take place September 21-23 on Zhujiajian Island, China.

Ancient Lefkada Theater Unearthed

Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient theater on the Greek island of Lefkada in the area of Koulmos Hill, the culture ministry said on Wednesday.

Ionian Islands Prefect Launches Online Referendum on Greece’s Airport Deal

Representing the Ionian islands, the regional governor Theodoros Galiatsatos has launched an online referendum on whether Greece should privatize its regional airports.

Famed Lefkada Beach Vanishes After 6.1 Richter Temblor

The repeatedly awarded Egremni beach, known for its impressive rock formations and crystal clear waters, on the south-western coast of the Greek island of Lefkada, has apparently vanished following a 6.1 Richter earthquake which hit the Ionian isle on Tuesday, killing two people.

SETE Reaches Out to Tourism Pros through Regional Offices

Reaching out to local sector professionals, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held its 2nd regional event on the island of Corfu, with the aim to present the highlights of its “Roadmap 2021 for Greek Tourism”.

Tourism to Zakynthos Slightly Up in May but Unpredictable

The negative media portrayal of Greece and the lingering talk of a potential tax hike in tourism are the making it impossible to draw conclusions for the upcoming tourism season on Zakynthos.

Daily Express: 10 Things To Do On Paxi In Greece

The travel section of the online edition of the UK's Daily Express includes a feature on the Greek Island of Paxi, the smallest of the Ionian islands that has been overlooked by mass tourist hoards.
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GNTO Releases New Greek Travel Guides

Τhe Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently released three new printed travel guides on Thrace, the Dodecanese and the Ionian Islands.
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Greek Tourism On Comeback Trail

The start of this year's tourism season in Greece seems to confirm the initial forecasts that refered to 2013 as a "record year" in terms of international arrivals.
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Ministry Launches Call For Proposals For Greek SMEs Funding Program

The Ministry of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks yesterday, 14 January, launched a call for proposals in regards to an NSRF-funded program to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in manufacturing, tourism and trade-services in Greek...
Tourism SMEs Included In New NSRF-Funded Program
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Tourism SMEs Included In NSRF-Funded Program For Greek Regions

The Ministry of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks will announce details on a regional program to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in manufacturing, tourism and trade-services on Monday, 14 January.
Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni (center) with representatives of the eight Greek regions that participated in Philoxenia 2012: East Macedonia and Thrace, North Aegean, Western Macedonia, Thessaly, Ionian Islands, Central Macedonia, South Aegean and the Peloponnese.
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28th Philoxenia: Region Awards

The Greek regions of East Macedonia and Thrace, North Aegean, Western Macedonia, Thessaly, Ionian Islands, Central Macedonia, South Aegean and the Peloponnese were honored during the opening ceremony of the 28th Philoxenia.