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Aiming to make Syros more accessible, the island’s mayor George Maragos recently met with professionals in order to explore ways of increasing ferry services.

Syros will get its very own film school set to start classes next month, as local authorities proceed with the establishment of a Hollywood studio on the island.

A group of 65 representatives of Serbian travel agencies will attend a fam trip in Preveza, Epirus, to explore the destination’s tourism offerings.

Incoming tourism in Athens is picking up strongly as visitors are expected to reach the record number of 5 million by the end of 2017.

North Aegean Governor Christiana Kalogirou is calling for immediate action in order for Turkey’s ban on Greece-bound yachts, sailboats and ferries to be lifted.

South Aegean Region authorities are inviting local government bodies, municipalities and tourism professionals to join its promotional strategy.

Representatives of Kon Tiki – Big Blue, a leading tour operators in Serbia, recently visited the island of Skopelos, during a fam trip hosted by Spyrou Philoxenia.

The Hellinikon project is still in limbo after the Central Archaeological Council postponed its decision on whether the site has areas of archaeological importance.

The Greek islands of Corfu and Zakynthos will see a number of new flights from Swedish and German cities during the 2018 tourism season.

Turkish travel agents recently got to witness the beauty of Paralia in Pieria, Central Macedonia, during a fam trip organized by Respond on Demand.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura presented the national and regional tourism policy that sees to promote Crete as a 365 days a year destination.

Athens is a modern vibrant city that offers many things to experience as a contemporary art stage, according to the Greek capital’s mayor, Georgios Kaminis.

The completion of the so-called north road axis, the airport at Kastelli and peripheral roadway networks are the top priorities for authorities on Crete.

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada entered into force provisionally on September 21.

A group of tourism professionals from the UK, specializing in congress tourism, recently visited Attica to explore its potential as a MICE destination.

The South Aegean Region and Rhodes authorities are seeking ways to boost cruise tourism to the island under the EU’s SIROCCO research program.

After more than a century of research, the ruins of the ancient Temple of Artemis were recently discovered near the town of Amarynthos on Evia.

Tourism professionals are calling for the quickest possible cleanup of the Saronic Gulf area, which was recently polluted with tons of fuel oil.

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, located near the Acropolis in central Athens, will soon undergo restoration works aiming to support its structure.

Public transport will be disrupted in Athens on Thursday, September 21, due to a work stoppage by bus and trolley workers.