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ABTA: British Travellers Love Greece

Greece is a traditionally popular destination for British travelers, according to the chairman of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), Noel Josephides.

ABTA Travel Meet at Costa Navarino Set to Kick Off on Monday

The UK’s largest travel association, ABTA is ready to talk tourism during this year’s convention to open in Greece, on Monday, October 12, at luxury resort Costa Navarino, in the southwest Peloponnese.

‘Panorama Greece’ Organizers Launch Info Event on Crete, More Planned

Grekland Panorama organizers are visiting the island of Crete, as their first stop in a series of destination events aiming to inform local tourism professionals about the Polish and Swedish markets, where this year’s “Panorama Greece” exhibitions will take place.

Mediterranean Yacht Show 2016 Dates Announced

The 3rd Mediterranean Yacht Show will take place in the seaport town of Nafplio in the Peloponnese, Greece, during May 7-10, 2016, the Greek Yachting Association (GYA) announced last week.

Greece May See 2015 Tourist Arrivals, Revenue Rise Above Forecasts

2015 seems to be on its way to becoming another record-breaking year for Greece’s tourism sector, according to recent data.

ABTA Travel Convention Expected to Give Peloponnese, Greece, Tourism Boost

Hosting the 2015 Travel Convention of the Association of British Travel Agents can be a great way for the Greek Region of the Peloponnese to showcase itself to the travel industry and for key players in the industry to forge new relationships with that destination, according to...

Virtuoso Survey: Greece is Among the Luxury ‘Dream Destinations’ for Travel in 2016

Greece is among the the top 10 "dream destinations" that luxury travellers want to travel to in 2016, according to the results of Virtuoso's ninth Travel Dreams survey released this month.

GNTO: Greek Tourism Shows Resilience Despite Challenges

Greek tourism may be facing challenges these days, but is showing exceptional resilience, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) said in a statement on Friday.

‘Guardian’ says ‘Go to Greece’, Calls for Solidarity through Tourism

Aptly titled “Want to help Greece? Go there on holiday”, the Guardian is recommending holidaymakers “show solidarity through tourism” and visit Greece.

Interview: George Grafakos, Aqua Vista Hotels CEO

George Grafakos, Aqua Vista Hotels CEO, tells GTP what exactly makes the Aqua Vista Hotels brand stand out and he gives us a "sneak preview" of the company's future plans which all evolve around offering unique experiences. Experiences with strong emotions and excellent service...

Leonidio ‘Melitzazz’ Fest Combines Food and Fun

The annual Melitzazz Festival in the traditional village of Leonidio, in the Peloponnese, is once again preparing its famed eggplant delicacies to be served alongside a series music and arts events taking place throughout the town on July 1-5.

Massive Argos Tourism Investment Kilada Hills Gets Green Light

The Council of State approved last week of a 418-million-euro tourism investment in the valley of Ermioni, near Argos in the Peloponnese.

Porto Heli’s Nikki Beach Resort Kicks Off Season with Super Party on the Shore

True to its all-inclusive dance, dine and shine philosophy, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli, near Argos in the Peloponnese, invites reveling travelers to its legendary White Party on June 6 featuring everything from internationally acclaimed DJs to prancing dancers, fire and...

Second Mediterranean Yacht Show in Nafplio Hailed a Success by Organizers

The 2nd Mediterranean Yacht Show, organized in Nafplio by the Greek Yachting Association (GYA), was hailed a success with 67 crewed luxury yachts lining the dock for the event.

Incredible Edibles of the Peloponnese at the Benaki Museum in May

Athens’ Benaki Museum will spotlight the culinary traditions of the Peloponnese during its annual “Gastronomy Days” on May 22-24, when food experts come together to provide insight into the culture of food.

Click Your Way to Greece… Through Google Street View

Google’s popular Street View map service has enhanced its Greece visual offerings with additional panoramic photos of more destinations.

Greece is the Word in Sweden After Grekland Panorama Steals the Show

Greece, its products, its culture, its gastronomy and its diverse tourist offerings took Sweden by storm on February 13-15, when some 11,000 visitors flocked to the 2nd Grekland Panorama, which took place at Stockholm’s Ericsson Globe, making it one of the largest tourism expos...

Kalamata Airport Launches 18 New International Connections

Kalamata Airport will connect 18 new international destinations with the central Peloponnese, the municipality announced last week.

Sweden Goes Greek This Week @ 2nd Grekland Panorama

Greece, its products, its culture, its gastronomy and its diverse tourist offerings take Sweden by storm on February 13-15, when the 2nd Grekland Panorama kicks off at Stockholm’s Ericsson Globe.

Athens, Crete and Kalamata Lead the Way as Popular Greek Destinations

Athens, the island of Crete and Kalamata, in the central Peloponnese, were the three Greek destinations that drew the crowds in 2014, according to a SETE Intelligence report.