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Greece is among the 10 best-selling autumn destinations for Russian travelers this year, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).

The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) has slammed the ​​short-term rental hospitality concept.

Seamen have ended a ferry strike in Greece that began on September 4 after coming to a pay raise agreement with coastal shipping operators.

The launch of new actions to promote Greece to the US was discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and a delegation from the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).

Due to foreign exchange bank restrictions, Greek airline AEGEAN is suspending flights to/from Tehran, effective from October 11, 2018, until further notice.

Greece shined at the Readers’ Travel Awards 2018 that were recently presented in London by renowned UK magazine Condé Nast Traveller (CNT).

The Greek capital is preparing to host the Athens Democracy Forum 2018, during September 16-18, under the theme “Democracy in Danger: Solutions for a Changing World”.

Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Palace Hotel has partnered with the Grekaddict.com platform, offering its guests the opportunity to book unique travel experiences online.

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete recently held two special events to introduce its guests to authentic Crete, the Cretan way of life, culture and traditions.

Asia’s leading travel trade show, ITB Asia, will focus on the interdependence of travel and technology this year, under the conference theme of “Travel Reimagined”.

Ολοκληρώνονται έως τις 17 Σεπτεμβρίου οι ηλεκτρονικές εγγραφές για το 3o Andros Trail Race, το μεγάλο αθλητικό γεγονός που λαμβάνει χώρα στην Άνδρο.

The collective labor agreement for workers of travel and tourism agencies in Greece has been extended.

Ferries in Greece will continue to remain docked on Tuesday, September 4, as the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a new 24-hour strike.

The short-term rental phenomenon is growing excessively in Greece, creating unfair competition for the country’s hotel industry, according to Greek hoteliers.

Ways of further promoting Hydra as a destination to foreign markets were discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the island’s mayor, Georgios Koukoudakis.

Travelport has appointed George Antonaros as Head of Business Development for Greece, Cyprus and Israel.

The Albergo Gelsomino, a historic hotel on the island of Kos, after many years is expected to reopen, renovated and refreshed.

Greek hospitality management company SWOT (Simple Way of Tourism) has appointed Panagiotis Constantinidis as its Senior Partner Sales & Marketing.

Online travel reservations platform Entrada has welcomed Cocktail Holidays to its network, a Romanian tour operator and member of IATA.

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.