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Halkidiki Shows Off Adventure Choices at Germany’s TourNatur

Attracting nature lovers and adventure travelers is among the top priorities of Halkidiki authorities, who participated in this year’s TourNatur held at the Messe Exhibition Center in Düsseldorf, earlier this month.

World Tourism Day 2015 to Spotlight Tourism’s Ability to Drive Positive Change

"One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities" will be the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD) on 27 September 2015.

Kalymnos Island Shows Natural Wonders to German Market

Kalymnos was presented as the absolute Greek alternative tourism destination at the Tour Natur 2015 tourism trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, during June 4-6.

‘Aegean to Black Sea’ Meet Explores Cultural Tourism Potential

International project “Limin - City-Ports from the Aegean to the Black Sea” held recently offered fresh insight into putting the shared heritage in the Aegean and Black Sea regions to the service of cultural tourism.

WTM London 2015 to be Opened by Former Manchester United Boss

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 will be opened by David Gill, former chief executive of one of the world's most valuable and well known football clubs Manchester United.

Elly Paspala Says ‘I love Athens!’ and Connects the Greek Capital to Paris

Athens International Airport is inviting passengers, music lovers and Athens fans to take a musical journey dedicated to the Greek capital through a special performance by Greek singer Elly Paspala.

100% Hotel Show Sets Sights on Further Tourism Growth

Hoteliers, entrepreneurs and international tourism professionals will have the chance to talk tourism at this year’s 100% Hotel Show, to take place on November 27-30 at the MEC exhibition center in Peania, eastern Attica.

Syros Gears Up for 1st City Trail Race

Syros is gearing up for the first edition of its city trail running race, an important athletic event for the Greek island for professional and amateur runners.

Athens Flying Week Shoots for the Sky

Dozens of aircraft and jets - solo or in formation - will be soaring the Athenian skies on September 12-13, for this year’s Athens Flying Week, with an air show full of impressive stunts that are bound to keep both young and old on the edge of their seats.

‘Navarino Challenge’ 2015 Coming Up!

The “Navarino Challenge” will welcome people of all ages from Greece and abroad on September 11-13 with an enriched schedule of sports and entertainment.

Thessaloniki Trade Fair Turns 80, Kicks Off in Grand Style

The 80th Thessaloniki International Trade Fair (TIF) will run until September 13 at the city’s International Exhibition Center (Helexpo), with over 1,000 exhibitors from 13 countries.

WTM London to Help Hotels Profit from Upmarket Family Travel

World Travel Market London 2015 has linked up with Worldwide Kids Company to host a seminar giving hotels and resorts detailed advice on how to appeal to high-spending families.

Greece Set to Dazzle at MATKA Nordic Travel Fair

Greece is ready to steal the show at the MATKA Nordic Travel Fair to take place in Helsinki on January 21-24, 2016 with North Events’ “Kalimera Kreikka” stand featuring a large number of Greek hotels and destinations.

AEGEAN Teams Up With Hellenic Basketball Federation

AEGEAN officially announced its partnership with the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) during a special event held on Thursday, shortly before the Greek national basketball team departed for Croatian capital Zagreb for the official opening of Eurobasket 2015.

Strolling through Athens via Art at the National Archaeological Museum

Art lovers will have the chance to see Athens through the eyes of 17th-19th century travelers as of September 7, when “A Dream Among Magnificent Ruins... Athens Treks by Travelers, 17th-19th centuries” opens at the National Archaeological Museum in the Greek capital.

Flight of Icarus on Zakynthos, BASE Jumping Hot Spot

Professional athletes eager to jump off new heights visited the Ionian island of Zakynthos earlier this month for the annual Go Fast Games, where the world’s best BASE jumpers took more than 300 leaps in four days.