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New Web Platform Promotes Sports Tourism Events in Greece

A new web platform dedicated to sports events in Greece has been launched to inform and attract athletes from all over the world, as well as promote sports tourism.

Posted On 03 Sep 2018

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Unique running routes at Navarino Challenge 2018. Photo by Mike Tsolis

Navarino Challenge Crowned ‘Best Tourism Event in Greece’

The “Navarino Challenge” sports tourism event has been honored with the gold award as the "Best Tourism Event in Greece" at the Event Awards 2018.

Posted On 30 Jul 2018

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Greek Ministry Bets on Sports Tourism for Exposure

Secretary General for Tourism Policy George Tziallas underlined the significance of sporting events for local communities and the economy during a conference recently held in Patra.

Posted On 11 Jul 2018

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Photo Source: Santorini Experience / Loukas-Hapsis

Santorini Experience 2018: Challenging Running Races and Cultural Events

Challenging running races for professional and amateur athletes, as well as cultural events for all are included in the program of Santorini Experience 2018.

Posted On 11 Jul 2018

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Serifos Gears Up for 6th ‘Sunset Race’ 2018

The Cycladic island of Serifos, on September 22 and 23, will host hundreds of professional and amateur athletes, who will compete in the Serifos Sunset Race 2018.

Posted On 06 Jul 2018

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Aqua Vista Hotels Sets the Pace for Sports Tourism on Kimolos

Aqua Vista Hotels recently advised professionals on Kimolos on how sports tourism could have a positive effect on the hospitality sector of the Greek islands.

Posted On 05 Jun 2018

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Greece to Host ‘IRONMAN 70.3’ Triathlon Event in 2019

The Greek destination of Messinia in April 2019 will host the IRONMAN 70.3, a challenging sports event that takes place in various locations around the world.

Posted On 23 May 2018

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

Early Bird Registration Opens for 4th ‘Santorini Experience’

Early bird registration has opened for the 4th “Santorini Experience”, a leading sports tourism event in Greece, to take place October 5-7 on Santorini.

Posted On 03 Apr 2018

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Athanasios Kalpadakis, general and technical manager of Porto Carras SA.

Porto Carras Grand Resort Honored for Casino, Golf and Sports Facilities

The Porto Carras Grand Resort, located in Halkidiki, northern Greece, has received three honors at the Tourism Awards 2018.

Posted On 03 Apr 2018

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Athens Half Marathon 2018 Breaks Last Year’s Record, Authentic Marathon Wins Gold

Some 21,000 sport lovers from 55 countries participated in this year’s Athens Half Marathon 2018 held in the Greek capital.

Posted On 27 Mar 2018

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Makedonia Palace Supports Sports Medicine Event in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki's Makedonia Palace hotel supported the 12th conference of the Sports Medicine Association of Greece with a financial contribution of 6,000 euros.

Posted On 23 Mar 2018

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Run Greece Ioannina 2017. Photo Source: @Run Greece

Run Greece Set for Action in Seven Cities: First Stop Larissa

Professional athletes and amateurs are invited to join "Run Greece" in a series of running events, starting from the town of Larissa on March 24.

Posted On 08 Mar 2018

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South Aegean Islands Tapping into Sports Tourism

Aiming to enrich its tourism options, the South Aegean Region is tapping into sports tourism with a wide variety of sporting events taking place across the islands.

Posted On 16 Feb 2018

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Kountoura Runs for Tourism at 35th ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’

With the message "Run for Tourism" printed on her t-shirt, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura led the Tourism Ministry-GNTO running team in the 5K race of the 35th “Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic”.

Posted On 13 Nov 2017

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All Eyes on Greece: Athens Marathon to Welcome Athletes from 101 Countries

Amateur and professional runners from as far Andorra, the Ivory Coast and Antarctica will be in the Greek capital on November 12 to compete in the 35th "Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic".

Posted On 03 Nov 2017

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Greece Welcomes Sports Tourism, Still Needs to Set a Target

All the more destinations in Greece are tapping into sports as a way to promote their offerings and attract visitors. Is sports tourism the next big thing?

Posted On 20 Oct 2017

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Runners Get Unique Island Experience at 2nd Andros Trail Race

The 2nd Andros Trail Race drew in the crowds earlier this month and offered amateur and professional athletes the chance to experience Andros in all its natural glory.

Posted On 18 Oct 2017

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‘Syros Trimore Triathlon 2017’ Attracts Global Interest

The Cycladic island of Syros hosted more than 2,500 athletes, coaches and attendees from eleven countries, during the 2nd Syros Trimore Triathlon.

Posted On 28 Jun 2017

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1st ‘Patmos Revelation’ Event to Highlight Sacred Island as Sports Tourism Destination

The 1st "Patmos Revelation" will host Greek Olympic and world champions, professional and amateur athletes and will include running and open water swimming races.

Posted On 27 Apr 2017

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