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Media, Bloggers Meet Meteora & More on Mainland Greece Fam Trip

Media professionals, bloggers, filmmakers, social media influencers, content creators or just plain adventure lovers got a taste of the experiential and adventure activities on offer in mainland Greece, during their seven-day stay in Meteora, which came to a close in late...

Face of the Week: Harris Linardos, PR & Communications Manager at Active Media

This week, GTP introduces Harris Linardos, the PR & Communications Manager at Active Media.

WTM 2015: US Wholesaler Tourico Holidays Adds Greek Islands to ‘Sun & Sea’ Portfolio

The Greek islands are among the Eastern Mediterranean vacation destinations that US global travel wholesaler Tourico Holidays has entered for the first time.

Sports Expo Kicks Off Athens Authentic Marathon Weekend

With the inauguration of the ERGO Marathon Expo 2015 on Thursday, events and activities for the 33rd “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” have kicked off. The “Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic” will take place on Sunday, November 8.

Face of the Week: Natassa Tzikou, e-Commerce Manager at Domotel Hotels & Resorts

This week, GTP introduces Natassa Tzikou, the e-Commerce Manager at Domotel Hotels & Resorts.

Faith Tourism Tops Athens Workshop Agenda

Athens’ ecclesiastical monuments and sites of religious interest and how these can serve as main attractions for tourists keen on learning more about Greek culture were the focus of a workshop on the “Promotion of Church Heritage and the Development of Religious Tourism” held in...

Aegean Aims for the Sky, Launches 14 New Destinations from Athens

Aegean Airlines announced on Thursday, the introduction of 14 new destinations from Athens, 111 international routes to 45 countries and investments in four new Airbus A320 carriers.

All-in-one Tickets for 17 Archaeological Areas in Greece

A total of 17 areas in Greece and their main archaeological attractions have been included in a new pilot all-for-one ticketing scheme to start in April 2016, the Central Archaeological Council (CAC) announced this week.

Research Body Finds Greek Tourism Riding High into 2016

Incoming tourism to Greece continues to be strong despite the political and financial turmoil this year, but domestic tourism is shrinking, the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP) found in its latest report.

Athens Revels in Run-up to Marathon with Weeklong Events

The Athens Marathon may be all about running but it’s also about having fun and the Greek capital is ready to usher in the country’s biggest sporting event in style.

Turkish Airlines Adds Flights to Miami, Strengthens Ties Between Greece and America

Turkish Airlines has added flights to Miami as its 12th destination in the Americas. Round trip fares are available from Athens to Miami (via Istanbul), giving the Greek diaspora the opportunity for constant contact with Greek roots.

Face of the Week: Leontios N. Orphanos, Owner of HOTELIGENT Management & Consulting Company

This week, GTP introduces Leontios N. Orphanos, the owner of HOTELIGENCE Management & Consulting Company in Athens.

Greece Gaining Ground as Medical Tourism Destination

Greece is establishing itself as a sought-after medical tourism destination, the Greek Medical Tourism Council (ELITOUR) said following its participation in this year’s IMTEC (International Medical Tourism Exhibition Conference) 2015, held in Dubai earlier this month.

Police-Manned Tourist Info Center Opens in Athens

A police-manned tourist information center has opened its doors in central Athens, providing visitors assistance and aiming to deal with potential problems that may arise during their stay in the Greek capital.

Face of the Week: Dimitra Arida, Marketing & Sales Manager at Melia Athens Hotel

This week, GTP introduces Dimitra Arida, the sales & marketing manager at Melia Athens Hotel, located in the Greek capital.

Athens Municipal Police Back on City Patrol

The Greek capital’s municipal police force will be back on the streets enforcing the law as of October 26, the Municipality of Athens announced, two years after it was disbanded.

United Airlines to Fly Direct New York/Newark to Athens in 2016

United Airlines has announced a new route between New York/Newark and Athens with direct flights on a daily basis, starting on May 25, 2016, subject to government approval.

GTP Welcomes New Partners to its Travel Business Network

Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is happy to announce the start of cooperation with new clients E-tourgreece, Windmill Traditional Residence, MG Yachts and AthensWas Hotel that have tapped into its Travel Business Network to receive effective and efficient promotion.

Greece Sees Tourist Arrivals Rise 6.2% in First Nine Months

Greece welcomed 14 million international visitor arrivals by air in the first nine months of this year, 6.2 percent more than in the comparable period in 2014.

Choco Factory Museum in Athens Promises Sweet Delight

Touch ’n’ taste is the motto of the new Choco Factory Museum, which will make its way to Athens, next month following massive success in Thessaloniki.