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Athens, Greece, is included among the top 10 meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to the 2017 Global Destination Index released recently by Global DMC Partners.

Luxury tourism in Greece has increased by 10 percent while investment in the sector is also seeing growth, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

The Greek Government has revealed the areas in Attica and Central Macedonia where shops can operate on Sundays from May to October.

The Chamber of Cyclades has called for the island of Syros to be added to a ferry connection that starts out from the port in Rafina.

American Hellenic Institute President Nick Larigakis and a delegation of Greek-American students recently visited Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura in Athens.

Hospitality management schools Les Roches and Glion Institute of Higher Education recently held their first “Open Day in the Athens Riviera”.

Electra Hotels & Resorts was distinguished for its steady growth and innovative business program during the “Diamonds of the Greek Economy” event in Athens.

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete was recently honored as a “Platinum level GreenLeader” by TripAdvisor for its environmental initiatives.

Etihad Airways is proceeding with a series of changes in its chauffeur services, while it is offering Economy class guests with paid access to its lounges around the world.

Award winning chef Nobu Matsuhisa on July 16-17 will visit Athens to hold the annual “Nobu Food Festival”, an event dedicated to Japanese cuisine.

Cine Manto, located in the heart of Mykonos, has opened its doors for the summer season to feature the latest movie productions in its lush gardens.

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces John Grigoras, the Deputy Sales & Marketing Manager for Spyrou Hotels and Spyrou Philoxenia.

Tax cuts are among the main factors that can improve the competitiveness of Greek tourism and contribute to its steady growth, according to the sector’s tourism body SETE.

Travel receipts came to 489 million euros in January-March 2017, down by 9.2 percent compared to the same period in 2016, according to the Bank of Greece.

Two tour operators and three airlines handle the bulk of travelers interested in Greece this summer, according to the Hellenic Slot Coordination Authority.

The South Aegean region and the island of Crete were among the 30 most popular tourism destinations in the European Union in 2015, according to Eurostat.

The expansion and modernization project of the National Gallery will be completed in early 2019, with a grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Some three decades later actor Jean-Marc Barr returns to Amorgos, to participate in the production of a documentary on the 1988 film ‘The Big Blue’.

Greeks are not happy with the quantity and quality of green spaces countrywide, according to WWF Greece’s GreenSpaces application.

The Porto Carras Grand Resort was honored for its long history and sustainable growth, at the “Diamonds of the Greek Economy 2017” event.