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Caprice, one of the most popular bars on Mykonos, has closed after over 30 years in business in the island’s Little Venice district.

Reaching out to local sector professionals, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held its 2nd regional event on the island of Corfu, with the aim to present the highlights of its …

With the Greek island of Kos having been in the news in recent days due to an influx of undocumented migrants reaching its shores, the mayor of the southern Aegean …

Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly preparing to buy a Greek island located in the Echinades complex of the Ionian.

The Menalon Trail, running through the forests and rivers of the Peloponnese, is the first footpath in Greece to receive European certification and be placed among the Leading Quality Trails …

In efforts to transform the Port of Piraeus into a cultural hub, the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) presented aboard the floating museum “Hellas Liberty” last week the new Museum of …

The negative media portrayal of Greece and the lingering talk of a potential tax hike in tourism are the making it impossible to draw conclusions for the upcoming tourism season …

The Region of the South Aegean recently discussed embarking on a partnership with globally popular television news channel CNN to raise its tourism profile.

The Anamar Pilio Resort, a boutique hotel located in the picturesque area of Mount Pelion, central Greece, was the accommodation choice for a group of first-time visitors from China visiting …

The influx of undocumented migrants reaching the shores of Kos has spun out of control, the island’s hoteliers association stressed in a letter sent to Greek Interior Minister Nikos Voutsis.

The Council of State approved last week of a 418-million-euro tourism investment in the valley of Ermioni, near Argos in the Peloponnese.

The ancient civilization of Central Macedonia will be featured on Italian television as part of the Halkidiki Tourism Organization’s (HTO) ongoing promotional efforts marking the Year of Aristotle 2016 – …

GTP takes a closer look at luxury travel in Greece. The first in our series focuses on city break hotels. From the lavish hotels in Athens and its surrounding suburbs …

Cook-turned-cult persona Jamie Oliver did it Greek style earlier this month, promoting both the Greek islands and their cuisine while visiting Ikaria as part of his ongoing research into the …

The Larissa Hoteliers Association and the non-profit Association of Advertising & Communication Companies of Central Greece (EEDEKE) have joined forces to promote the region as a leading tourism destination. The …

Three Greek destinations are included among the best honeymoon spots in the world for gay travellers.

As part of its ongoing promotional strategy, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace received Swedish visitors with local delicacies, music and more during the region’s special welcoming ceremonies at …

The North Eastern Aegean island of Ikaria will be showcased this week in the multipurpose area of the Athens metro at Syntagma Square.

As part of its ongoing promotional strategy, the Region of Crete aims through the Cretan Union Cup 2015 sailing event through to May 29 to promote the island as a …

As the summer tourist season takes off, Limnos and Agios Efstratios authorities still haven’t reached an agreement with the government concerning the problem of lacking ferry services to the islands.