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‘Europe in Dialogue With Antiquity’ at Athens Airport

Athens International Airport (AIA) welcomes the “Europe in Dialogue With Antiquity” exhibit, running through to March 29, and part of the Karlsruhe Museum’s Eurolog project.

Sani Gourmet’s ‘The Silk Road’ Taste Tour to Kick Off in May

Foodies and wine connoisseurs will have the chance to indulge in exotic tastes during Sani Gourmet’s “The Silk Road - Part 2” culinary experience to run on May 8-17 at the Sani Resort in the Halkidiki peninsula, northern Greece.

International Day of Happiness, March 20: The ‘Wedding Singers’ to Perform Live at Athens ‘Musicport’

For the UN-proclaimed International Day of Happiness on March 20, the "Musicport" of Athens International Airport (AIA) will welcome the “Wedding Singers”, who promise a non-stop dance party with sounds from the 80s and 90s!

Alternate Tourism Minister to Promote Greece in Russia

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will depart for Moscow on Tuesday to attend the Moscow International Exhibition Travel & Tourism (MITT) in Russia.

Third ‘Travel Trade Athens’ Event Attracts Major Industry Interest

Once again, international and Greek travel and tourism professionals have expressed a high interest to participate in the third edition of the annual Travel Trade Athens event set for 27 April.

Athens Boat & Fishing Show to Lure Sea Lovers

Scuba diving, yacht rentals, water sports and fishing tourism will be the focus of this year’s Boat & Fishing Show - Sea & Tourism Expo 2015 to be held on March 27-29 at the Helexpo center in Maroussi, Athens.

Foodies Prepare for French Feast at the Athens Sofitel for ‘Goût de France’

Some 1,000 chefs in five continents will cook up 1,000 menus to celebrate the “Goût de France / Good France” on March 19, with Athens joining the gastronomic fun at its Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel.

Free Admission at the Acropolis Museum on March 25

On the occasion of the Greek National Holiday on Wednesday March 25, the Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced free admission and access to special events.

Thessaloniki Hoteliers Reach Out to German Market at ITB 2015

History, entertainment, gastronomy and culture are at the center of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association’s ongoing promotional campaign, which it had the chance to present at this year’s ITB 2015 in Berlin earlier this month.

Spyrou Hotels Set on Bringing German Holidaymakers to Skopelos

Aiming to boost incoming tourism to the Northern Sporades island of Skopelos, the Spyrou Hotels Group announced the launch of promotional activities that will include an ecotourism workshop on ways of tapping into alternative forms of tourism as a means of extending the season.

Oenorama Connoisseurs Give Boutari Aged Wines Thumbs Up

Wine experts attending this year’s Oenorama 2015 show on March 7-9 at the Zappeion Megaron, warmly welcomed Boutari’s decision to open up its cellars and present a large number of aging wines dating back to the 1980s, 1990s, 2000 and even some from 1975 and 1977.

Nafpaktos Municipality Teaches Tourism to Local Professionals

As part of its efforts to open up to new markets, the municipality of Nafpaktos, western Greece, held the 1st Tourism Workshop on March 11, with the second in the series to be held on April 22 at the town’s Xenia Hotel.

Greek PCO’s Raise Red Flag Due to State Indifference to Congress Tourism

The Greek Government shows indifference to congress tourism, according to the president of the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO), Dinos Astras.

Pan-European Dialogue Brings Together Cruise Operators, Ports and Coastal Tourism Stakeholders

The European Commission earlier this month launched the inaugural Pan-European Dialogue between ports, cruise operators and coastal tourism stakeholders with a conference in Brussels.

Visitors Get Hersonissos Virtual View Via ‘Google Cardboard’ at ITB Berlin

Crete’s Municipality of Hersonissos announced its latest collaboration with Google Developers Group on an innovative virtual traveller project, during this year’s ITB held earlier this month in Berlin.

Cycladic Cuisine Takes Center Stage at Special Food Expo Greece Event

In its ongoing efforts to promote Cycladic gastronomy, local products and wine, the Aegean Cuisine Network will organize the Manifesto of Cycladic Cuisine event on March 16 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, together with this year’s Food Expo Greece and Oenotelia.