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Athens was promoted as a city break destination by the City of Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB), during the WTM London 2017 expo.

Hellinikon Global, the managing investor of the Hellinikon project, said that the investment cannot proceed due to continuous set backs and political double speak.

A 10-seater Quest Kodiak seaplane landed on Corfu recently during a series of test runs ahead of the highly-anticipated official opening of the island’s waterway.

Thessaloniki is winning over British travelers as a city break destination due to its diverse offerings, according to the Thessaloniki Hotels Association.

The Economic Chamber of Greece is calling on the government to retain the special tax status applicable on Greek islands.

Of the 10 conditions for the Hellinikon project to move ahead only one has been met, while investors say it will take a decade to clear outstanding issues.

Only a section of the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi will be open to visitors on Tuesdays, the Greek Culture Ministry announced.

Α decision to eliminate a special tax status on the Greek isles may be postponed, as the government looks into ways to ease the tax load on its citizens.

Airbnb-style hosts in Greece will be required to register their properties on e-platform to take effect in immediate future or face steep fines.

An underwater research along the southern coast of Naxos revealed new archaeological finds, indicating the use in ancient times of natural ports as docking areas.

The Region of Central Macedonia announced restoration works to the ancient Palace of Pella, located near the city of Pella in northern Greece.

Hoteliers on the island of Kalymnos were introduced to the “Greek Breakfast” project, an initiative inspired by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Fraport Greece will invest in a new, modern terminal building at the ‘Odysseas Elytis’ airport in Mytilini, on the island of Lesvos.

Rhodes tourism professionals are upset over a decision to ban civil ceremonies at the Monastery of Agios Pavlos in Lindos due to a cheeky wedding photo of British newlyweds.

The airport on Mykonos will remain closed between November 13 and 29 due to construction works on the runway by management company Fraport Greece.

In efforts to promote the area’s cultural heritage, the Region of Central Macedonia recently launched a video which features Alexander the Great and philosopher Aristotle.

The Hellinikon project is facing a new obstacle as the Central Archaeological Council (KAS) must now decide on whether or not to allow the construction of six high-rise buildings.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently presented the ministry’s plans for the tourism development of the Region of Thessaly in Central Greece.

The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) located in the heart of Athens, will be fully operational next year, according to director Katerina Koskina.

American and foreign nationals flying into the US will now have to face enhanced security controls and questioning at airports.