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Get Ready for ECOWEEK 2016 in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, in July

The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos in Crete will host a week of sustainable design, green building and envisioning for ecological interventions and proposals for the city: ECOWEEK 2016.

Smooth Sailing at Skiathos Palace Cup, Winners Take it All

Twelve expert sailing teams from Athens, Thessaloniki and Skiathos tested their mettle for three days of match sailing during the Skiathos Palace Cup, which took place recently at the island's awarded Koukounaries beach.

Piraeus’ East Med Yacht Show Sails Away with Best Impressions

Featuring the latest trends, products and some of the finest boats on the market, the 15th East Med Yacht Show, currently on at the popular Zea Marina in Piraeus, got off to an impressive start.

Syros Trimore Sporting Event Invites All to Set an Example

In efforts to inspire and motivate youngsters to take up sport, authorities from Syros, the capital of the Cyclades, proudly announce the launch of the 1st TRIMORE Triathlon, to take place on June 10-12.

fedHATTA Gives 12+ Reasons for Greek-Russian Tourism Cooperation

Russian travel professionals that participated in the recent Greek-Russian tourism forum in Athens heard over 12 reasons on why they should develop partnerships with Greek travel agencies.

Aqua Vista Hotels to ‘Teach’ Luxury Hospitality at Nafplio’s First Tourism School Event

Aqua Vista Hotels is supporting the 1st Nafplio Tourism School, a two-day training seminar focused on tourism and catering that aims to upgrade the Argolida region's tourism product.

‘GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training’ Athens Event to Share Tricks of the Trade

Tourism professionals keen on boosting their knowledge about sustainable tourism and travel practices are invited to join the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training event to take place at Athens' Ava Hotel on June 15-17.

Third Mediterranean Yacht Show Sets a New Record

The 3rd Mediterranean Yacht Show, held May 7-10 at the medieval seaport of Nafplio, exceeded the expectations of organizers as it attracted the participation of 75 crewed luxury yachts and an increased attendance of luxury charter brokers from all around the world.

Turkish Airlines Euroleague Basketball Lands in Berlin in 2016

The best four European basketball teams meet each other in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague Basketball Final Four in Berlin, Germany.

Danish Journalists Explore the Peloponnese Prior to Launch of Direct Flights from Copenhagen and Billund to the Region

A group of journalists from Denmark recently toured the Peloponnese during a fam trip held two weeks before the launch of direct flights from Copenhagen and Billund to Kalamata.

Porto Carras Golf Open 2016 Wins Over the Crowds

More than 100 players from 13 countries tried their luck during the 7th Porto Carras Pro-Am & Open 2016, which took place at the resort’s renovated 18-hole golf course last weekend.

Innovation in Tourism at Forefront of ‘Sustainable Paros’ Forum, Full Program

Innovation in tourism, certification schemes and local initiatives carried out by young entrepreneurs will be discussed during the second “Sustainable Paros” forum to be held on Saturday, May 14, on the island of Paros.

Maritime Trends Athens Conference Tackles Shipping Matters

The annual Maritime Trends Conference to be held on May 14 at the Metropolitan Hotel is set to cast the spotlight on current issues affecting Greece's shipping sector.

Mt Athos Area Cuisine Takes the Spotlight @ Kouzina 2016

With the Mediterranean Diet at its core, this year’s Mount Athos Area Kouzina events kick off on May 15 featuring a month full of food and culinary events dedicated to the products and cuisine of the Mount Athos region in northern Greece.

Tourism Forum Sees Russian Influx to Greece this Summer

The head of Rostourism, Russia’s federal agency for tourism, Oleg Safonov, forecasts Russian tourist arrivals in Greece will reach 1 million this year.

WWF’s New GreenSpaces App Brings Nature to your Fingertips

Discovered a great park for the kids, an open space to walk your dog or a peaceful green space to chill out? Then why not share the spot with nature lovers across Greece thanks to WWF Greece’s latest GreenSpaces application.