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Blue Star Patmos Refloated off Ios Island

Six tugs reset the Blue Star Patmos afloat, after it ran aground near Ios island in August leading to the emergency evacuation of some 205 passengers.

‘Vogue Italia’ Includes Ios Among Top Destinations

A recent feature published on Vogue Italia's website has included Ios among the four top destinations, alongside popular vacation spots in Italy and France.

Blue Star Ferries Amends Itineraries, Replaces Damaged Vessel

The itineraries of the ferry, “Blue Star Patmos”, which on Wednesday ran aground while entering the port of Ios, are currently operated by the vessel, “Blue Star Naxos”.

Chef Lefteris Lazarou Creates Seafood Specialties at Liostasi on Ios

The Liostasi Hotel & Suites on Ios, and Greek Chef Lefteris Lazarou recently celebrated their collaboration with a two day seafood gastronomy event.

‘Blue Star Patmos’ Runs Aground on Ios, Passengers Safe

Ferry "Blue Star Patmos" ran aground in the early morning hours of Wednesday, while sailing to the port of Ios in the Cyclades.

Ios to be Featured in the Italian Media

The Municipality of Ios recently hosted a group of Italian journalists from “Vogue Italia” and “The Fashionable Lampoon”, as part of a familiarization trip.

Ios Reveals its Glamorous Side on Mexico Travel Channel

The island of Ios will be featured in an episode of the Mexican TV show “Destinos del Mundo”, broadcast on Mexico Travel Channel and Canal+.

Liostasi Hotel on Ios Gives its Spa a Total Makeover

The Liostasi Hotel & Suites located on Ios, recently opened its renovated spa facilities, offering its guests additional spaces and new treatments.

Divani Palace Acropolis’ ‘Secret’ Restaurant Reveals New Menu

The "Acropolis Secret" restaurant, located on the roof garden of the Divani Palace Acropolis, has unveiled its new menu, which is inspired by Greek cuisine.

New Generations, New Mentalities to Take Greek Tourism to Next Level

''New generations, new mentalities will take Greek tourism to the next level,'' Angela Fakou, head of the Ios Tourism Board told the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) during the ITB Berlin on Tuesday.

Ios Treks Uncover Cycladic Island’s Natural Secrets

Besides its beautiful beaches and shores, the Greek island of Ios also boasts a wide variety of natural wonders which can now be visited through a newly established trekking network.

‘Highspeed 7’ Returns to Piraeus Refurbished, Ready to Begin Summer Service

After a nine-month full refurbishment, the Highspeed 7 has returned to the port of Piraeus to begin operating the Heraklion - Santorini - Ios - Paros - Mykonos route for the summer season.

New Faces: Eleni Micheli, Sales Manager of Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel, Andros

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Eleni Micheli, the Sales Manager of Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel on Andros.

WTM 2015: Ios – Magic of Tourism is All About Giving

For the authorities on the Cycladic island of Ios, the best way to get things done was to hire a consulting agency which would offer the knowhow and the connections to bring Ios into the spotlight, Angela Fakou representing the Ios Municipality Tourism Committee, told the Greek...

Slovak Professors Show Interest in Ios as a School Tourism Destination

The possibility of developing Ios into an attractive destination for school tourism for students from Slovakia was explored in late September by the island’s municipality.

Ios: The Other Side of Greece’s Famous Party Island Explored at July Unconference

Thirty people including experts, innovators and adventurous travel professionals from 15 countries gathered in Greece last month to exchange thoughts, learn and work on project ideas to promote the island of Ios and explore the destination’s sustainable future.

Video: Welcome to ‘Life on Ios’

The first video from the ‪#‎LifeOnIos, a creative social media campaign launched to show the other side of the famous party island of Ios, recently went viral on social media channels.

July ‘Massive’ LuxurIOS Project Brings Insiders’ Insight to Ios

The Cycladic island of Ios will be hosting the experimental “Travel Massive Island Unconference” on July 18-26, bringing together tourism sector professionals to collaborate and share ideas on how to make a positive impact and to explore the island’s sustainable future.

Seven Greek Isles Among Mediterranean’s Top 10, Ios Leads the Way

The hotels on seven Greek islands are luring visitors to Greece as revealed by online booking agent Trivago UK’s annual Mediterranean Island Reputation Ranking 2015 released recently, placing the Cycladic isle of Ios on the top of the list.

Google Launches More Powerful Translate App, Introduces New ‘Travel Buddy’

Google recently updated the Translate app on Android and iOS that transforms a traveller's mobile device into an even more powerful translation tool.