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Marketing Greece, the private marketing company for Greek tourism, has appointed Ioanna Dretta as its new CEO and Managing Director.

The Medieval Castle of Molyvos on the Greek island of Lesvos will remain closed for 10 working days, the Culture Ministry announced.

The islands of Mykonos, Paros and Tinos lead the destination preferences of the Greeks for summer 2017, a recent survey revealed.

The newest member of Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis class of ships, Symphony of the Seas, is now one step closer to full completion as her April 2018 debut approaches.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) expressed its firm resentment over the decision by the United States Administration to restore travel restrictions with Cuba.

Patmos Mayor Grigoris Stoikos talks about the importance of the 1st “Patmos Revelation” event for the island’s promotion as a sports tourism destination.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said that it is disappointed with President Trump’s plan to reverse key elements of the trading relationship between the US and Cuba.

Greek tourism professionals hope that the deal reached between Greece and its lenders will lift the lingering uncertainty and allow tourism to grow.

The Prime Ministers of Greece and Italy in early July are expected to sign the agreement for the ownership transfer of Trainose to Ferrovie.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has appointed Konstantinos Tsegas, attorney at the Supreme Court of Greece, as the new Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

The right to use the shoreline, which includes the placement of tables, umbrellas and recliners will be granted via e-auction, the economy ministry announced.

Greece and Egypt have agreed to boost tourism in both countries through the launch of cruise itineraries, the Egypt Independent reports.

Croatia Airlines has announced that it is continuing its flights from Athens to Dubrovnik, Zagreb and Split for summer 2017.

A number of aircraft and jets will soar across the Athenian sky during the 6th Athens Flying Week to take place September 16-17.

The Creta Maris resort on Crete has signed a cooperation agreement with Costa Nostrum to certify its “Kastri” beach as a sustainable Costa Nostrum beach – Sustainable Beaches.

Costa Navarino on June 25-29 will hold the “Zisis and Friends” Basketball Camp for children, featuring Greek champion Nikos Zisis.

The winner of the “UniteTheMall” charity event received his prize – the 2015 UEFA Super Cup official ball – at the offices of Kyvernitis Travel in Athens.

Lamda Development, the selected investor for the development of Athens’ former airport in Hellinikon, has submitted its master plan to Greece’s assets fund.

Pulling Greece out of investment stagnancy must involve carefully planned policies that will be implemented with consistency, a PwC report says.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has appointed civil engineer Charalambos Karimalis as the new president of the GNTO.