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The power of books and their interconnection with democracy will be on the focus of the Democracy and Books Weekend, which will be held during September 14-16, at Costa Navarino.

The northern port city of Thessaloniki as of August 31, will host a three-day festival dedicated exclusively to beer at the premises of TIF Helexpo.

Greek airports welcomed over 34.4 million passengers in the first seven months of the year, marking a 10.1 percent rise against the same period last year at 31.2 million.

The Athens Tour Guide School and eight vocational training units are accepting applications for the 2018-2019 academic year through to September 14.

The Archaeological Museum of Pylos in Messinia, which was recently relocated to the Niokastro Fortress, is now open to the public exhibiting finds from the wider region.

Power has been restored on the island of Hydra in the Saronic Gulf, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator – DEDDHE announced on Monday.

The newly established Antigon Urban Chic Hotel recently became the first hotel in Thessaloniki to join the Leading Hotels of the World collection.

Tourism leaders from all over the world, on October 6, will gather at the five-star Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort on Crete, to attend the 2018 Seven Stars …

A number of marketing and PR companies from the UK and Greece have signed up for the new Agency Pavilion of WTM London, which will take place in November.

First-of-its-kind research reveals generational differences when it comes to business traveler dining, payment and expensing options.

Greek commerce body ESEE is calling for the support of the tourism ministry in order to strengthen the link between tourism and retail with joint initiatives.

SETE’s research institute, INSETE, has released a response to findings published by commerce body ESEE, according to which the Greek tourism sector has failed to stimulate trade.

Tourism and exports, together with Greece’s exit from its bailout program, have boosted the business expectations index for July.

The UK government has published an updated guide with advice on issues that may arise in case no agreement with the EU is achieved after Britain exits the European Union.

Ryanair has announced that as of November 1 passengers will no longer be allowed to take a 10kg piece of hand luggage into the cabin on flights for free.

Thessaloniki’s Unesco-listed sites, as well as the Greek city’s popular restaurants and shops, are highlighted in an extensive feature of The New York Times.

Atmosfair, an independent climate protection organisation, once again rated TUI fly as Germany’s most climate-efficient airline.

The Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort in Halkidiki, during September 4-10, will host a music festival with the lead singers of the Helikon-Opera theatre of Moscow.

Greek carrier Ellinair is supporting young travelers, aged 18-25, by releasing low ticket fares for flights between Greece and Russia.

The five-star Liostasi Hotel & Suites on Ios, during August 30-31, will host a gastronomy event at its Grandma’s restaurant with Michelin-starred Greek chef Lefteris Lazarou.