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Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis described the “documenta 14” as the “Olympic Games of contemporary art” during the opening of the show in Kassel, Germany.

The Thessaloniki-based five-star hotel formerly known as Les Lazaristes has gone under new management and will open its doors on June 22 under a new name.

Greek coastal ferry operator Hellenic Seaways is giving away two cars to passengers that take part in its “Live the Lucky Journey” competition.

The Sani Festival is celebrating 25 years and from July 8 to August 19 will host some of the most renowned artists of the international jazz scene.

Celestyal Cruises recently hosted the Greek urban pop band “REC” on board the “Olympia” cruise ship to shoot the summer scenes of its new video clip.

Qatar Airways’ annual report for the fiscal year 2017 reveals a 21.7% year-on-year net profit increase and also shows an annual revenue rise of 10.4%.

The Archaeological Museum of the island of Delos in the Cyclades will remain closed until the end of June due to extraordinary repair works.

Distomo in central Greece will host the 1st “Distomo Cycling Race of Memory”, dedicated to the victims of the massacre, conducted by Nazi forces occupying Greece during World War II.

The Tourism Ministry is looking to link its strategy with the policies of each of the country’s regions to give Greece a unified tourism identity.

Airbnb-style rentals have been taking a big bite out of hotel industry earnings but the game is not over yet, says a luxury accommodation professional.

Piraeus in Greece recently received the title of “URBACT Good Practice City” by URBACT, the EU learning and exchange program for cities.

Endeavor invites Greek entrepreneurs interested in receiving consultation services and access to National Bank of Greece funding, to send in their application by June 30.

“Today more than ever, we desperately need the voices of artists,” said Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou who is in Kassel for the “documenta 14” show.

Ways to revive tourism in the North Aegean Region and specifically on the island of Lesvos were the focus of an event held recently in Mytilini.

Aqua Vista Hotels recently gave tips on how to make accommodation units stand out, during the first Boutique Hotel Workshop held on Milos.

Cine Titania, the 65-year-old open air cinema on Spetses, has reopened its doors under the management of the Poseidonion Grand Hotel.

Under the motto “Give blood… Save a Life”, the Galaxy Hotel Iraklio will hold a blood donation drive on Friday, June 16, at its premises on Crete.

The island of Spetses will host the 1st Panhellenic Beach Volleyball Championship “Spetses Golden Cup”, co-organized by the Poseidonion Grand Hotel.

Art, nature and tradition take center stage during the first GRecoACTE celebration which will take place in Marmari, Evia, on June 17-18.

Marine Tours is providing its customers, especially sea tourism professionals, with essential information on Qatar Airways’ flights and booking policies due to recent developments.