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‘The North Face Zagori Mountain Running 2015’ Ready To Take Off – Full Program

Athletes from all over the world will meet up at the Epirus region, northwestern Greece, to take part in the fifth edition of the The North Face Zagori Mountain Running 2015 event on July 24-26.

Young Sailors to Take Spetses by Storm in 1st National Bug Championship

Pint-sized boats known as “Bugs” will be sailing the waters of Spetses on July 9-12, during the 1st National Bug Championship aimed at promoting sports among the young, fair play, sportsmanship and seamanship.

Tsagarada Escape Fest Promises Adventure in Paradise

It’s all fun 'n' games and plenty of adventure at this year’s Tsagarada Escape Festival to be held in the traditional Mt Pelion village of Tsagarada on July 2-5.

Greece’s Costa Navarino Basketball Camp Combines Sport and Fun for the Family

It’s time for youngsters (and the young at heart) to shoot some hoops at the 3rd Costa Navarino Basketball Camp, which kicks off on June 27 and runs through to July 1.

Cretan Union Cup Sailing Event Brings Crete into the Spotlight

As part of its ongoing promotional strategy, the Region of Crete aims through the Cretan Union Cup 2015 sailing event through to May 29 to promote the island as a primary tourism destination.

Spetses Classic Yacht Regatta Brings Glamour to Greek Seas in June

After five years of diligence and drive, the Spetses Classic Yacht Race has grown into a fully fledged regatta set to take place on the Saronic island on June 18-21, with sights on extending the duration and expanding its categories.

‘Santorini Experience’ Puts Popular Greek Island on Sports Tourism Map – Interview with Mayor of Thira Anastasios – Nikolaos Zorzos

The Mayor of Thira, Anastasios – Nikolaos Zorzos, underlines the importance of the "Santorini Experience" event for the promotion of Santorini Island as a sports tourism destination.

Athens Half Marathon a Hit Despite the Heat

It was hot and sunny and full of adrenaline when some 4,000 athletes showed up for the 4th Athens Half Marathon which took place in the Greek capital on May 3.

Registration for the Tinos Running Experience Kicks Off

Tapping into the growing potential of sports tourism, the Cycladic island of Tinos is joining an increasing number of other Greek destinations in organising this year the 2nd Tinos Running Experience on June 6.

‘The North Face Zagori Mountain Running’ Wins Silver at 2015 Tourism Awards

"The North Face Zagori Mountain Running" event was awarded a Silver Tourism Award in the Sports Tourism category at the second edition of the Tourism Awards last week.

WTM 2014: Mega-events and Wellness Take Center Stage

The UNWTO & WTM Ministers' Summit set the tone for the second day of World Travel Market 2014, with tourism ministers from around the world discussing the synergies between mega-events and tourism.

Athens, Greece, To Host International Health Tourism Conference In 2015

Greece will host a three-day international conference on health tourism in Athens during 11-14 March 2015.

Health Tourism Integration Conference To Be Held In Athens, Greece

Greek professionals from eight health tourism segments will come together with sector-supporting industries in the upcoming Greek Health Tourism Integration Conference, scheduled to take place next month in Athens.

Thessaloniki Promoted As Sports Tourism Destination

Thessaloniki will show its sports tourism potential next summer, as it will host the 12th FIMBA World Maxibasketball Championship, scheduled for 12-21 July 2013. The event will be held under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization.

New Model For Tourism Discussed At Conference

The year 2011 will find Greek tourism with improved arrivals and overnights and also an increase in revenue, Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister George Nikitiadis said at the 3rd European Tourism Conference in late November 2011 in Thessaloniki.

Zoning Law Causes Friction

The planned zoning law for tourism was one of the key topics for discussion at Prodexpo 2008, the ninth conference-exhibition on the utilization of real estate in Greece and Southeast Europe.