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Paros Airport saw the highest percentage increase in passenger traffic in the first 7 months of 2017, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

This year’s World Tourism Day, held on September 27, will be focused on Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development, the UNWTO has announced.

The idea of linking the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece with the Brexit negotiations is not finding support by advocates of the cause in London.

TUI Group recorded turnover growth of 16.41 percent to €4.94 billion with EBITA climbing 18.7 percent to €191.0 million in the Q3 2016/17 period.

The archaeological site of Knossos on Crete, will host in its central court for the first time on September 28 the opera titled “Minos” written by Marielli Sfakianaki.

Aiming to attract art lovers, the Aria Hotels recently inaugurated an art space under the name “Aria Concept Store” in the heart of Chania on Crete.

The Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Spetses is joining forces with Athens’ Nixon Bar Restaurant to introduce its guests to unique tastes and cocktail flavors.

The Authentic Big Blue event to be held on September 18-24 on Amorgos will pay tribute to free-diving legends Jacques Mayol and Enzo Maiorca.

Την ευαισθητοποίηση των επαγγελματιών του τουρισμού επιχειρεί μέσω κοινωνικού μηνύματος το Ξενοδοχειακό Επιμελητήριο της Ελλάδας.

A significant increase was recorded in the international arrivals of 14 Greek regional airports during the January – July 2017 period.

Five-star hotels at popular destinations across Greece are fully booked and charging higher rates for the August 15 Dormition of the Virgin Mary holiday.

Over the first 7 months of 2017, Greek shipowners invested $2.93 billion on 175 second-hand ships, compared to 153 worth $1.95 billion in 2016.

Greece is seeking to boost its presence in the Australian market with the opening of a Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) branch in Melbourne.

Airbnb-style rentals are growing into a highly lucrative business with all the more professional agents or firms benefiting from the increasing demand.

Qatar has agreed to grant visa-free travel for citizens of 80 countries, including Greece, with immediate effect, Qatari officials have announced.

Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou has announced the establishment of a working group with the aim to preserve and promote the Medieval City of Rhodes.

The Region of Central Macedonia has launched the “Thessaloniki 360ᵒ” application for mobile phones and tablets that includes information on the city’s sites of attraction.

As part of its environmentally friendly policy, the Creta Maris Beach Resort is participating in the “Green Soap” recycling program, run by the “Clean Hands” organization.

Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new inflight safety video, which takes viewers on a panoramic journey across various locations in Singapore.

The Municipal Gallery of Agios Nikolaos on Crete will host a photo exhibition during August 14-28, featuring South America’s main areas of environmental interest.