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The European Travel Commission (ETC) and IGCAT have joined forces to raise the profile of gastronomy in Europe and enhance the international promotion of pan-European thematic tourism.

To fully experience all that Greece has to offer, it would be best to create a vacation itinerary that combines both its modern side and it’s ancient past.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has called for the garbage strike in Greece to end as it is “hurting tourism and defaming the country”.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has launched a new platform certifying which accommodations in Greece are “Boutique Hotels”.

Tourism flows across the Eastern Aegean islands, which bore the brunt of the refugee crisis, have begun to pick up pace, according to sector professionals.

The US Supreme Court has lifted a block on an executive order banning nationals from six Muslim countries from entering the US for a 90-day period over the summer.

North Aegean Region Governor Christiana Kalogirou has allotted 1.5 million euros for projects, which will highlight the unique ecosystems of the islands.

The Aphrodite Beach Resort Hotel on Mykonos has opened its new “BLUE” fine dining restaurant and is offering guests the opportunity to experience and enjoy a menu with unique creations.

The Galaxy Bar & Restaurant of Hilton Athens is inviting Athenians and visitors to indulge into a unique culinary experience this summer.

Robust tourism flows and higher incomes have sent alcohol consumption on the island of Crete to new heights in the first five months of 2017.

“Digi Hotel”, one of the main events of Greece’s upcoming Xenia 2017 tourism trade show, will inform Greek hoteliers on everything they need to know about the digital world.

The “Itanos Gaia” project, a luxury resort to be created on Crete, has received the green light from the Greek Supreme Court.

The Greek economy will mark the first signs of growth this year and see an increase in investments, according to Economy and Development Minister Dimitris Papadimitriou.

South Aegean Regional Governor Giorgos Hadjimarkos recently underlined the importance of European Union funds for the region.

A garbage strike in Greece is coinciding with an expected heat wave as well as with the beginning of the country’s tourism season.

TUI is supporting ABTA’s “Stop Sickness Scams” campaign which is calling on the government to crack down on fake holiday sickness claims.

Passenger ferry company Minoan Lines has elected a new Board of Directors for a 4-year mandate.

Costa Navarino and award-winning Greek chef Chrysanthos Karamolegos will continue their collaboration this year at the resort’s restaurants Tomata, Kafenio & Deli and Souvlakerie.

The Mushroom Museum of Meteora in central Greece, was honored with the 2017 Certificate of Excellence by travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor.

Elliniki Etairia and the Municipality of Epidavros are inaugurating the “Greek Paths of Culture” and are inviting all to a series of festivities at the Epidavros Ancient Theater.