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The European Travel Commission (ETC) and IGCAT have joined forces to raise the profile of gastronomy in Europe and enhance the international promotion of pan-European thematic tourism.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has called for the garbage strike in Greece to end as it is “hurting tourism and defaming the country”.

The US Supreme Court has lifted a block on an executive order banning nationals from six Muslim countries from entering the US for a 90-day period over the summer.

North Aegean Region Governor Christiana Kalogirou has allotted 1.5 million euros for projects, which will highlight the unique ecosystems of the islands.

The “Itanos Gaia” project, a luxury resort to be created on Crete, has received the green light from the Greek Supreme Court.

A garbage strike in Greece is coinciding with an expected heat wave as well as with the beginning of the country’s tourism season.

Greece’s tourism ministry says it has no say in foreign film production decisions with regard to “Mamma Mia, Here we Go Again”. 

The Cycladic island of Tinos is aiming to expand to new markets and promote both its tourism offerings as well as its local products with the launch of its latest …

Santorini and Sifnos will host a group of American journalists and bloggers, upon the initiative of the South Aegean Region and the GNTO New York & Canada.

National Geographic Traveler Russia is recommending the Greek islands of Kos, Kalymnos, Nisyros and Patmos for the summer holidays in its June-August issue released this week.

Crete’s local authorities and Enterprise Greece organized a familiarization trip for Japanese journalists, aiming to promote the island’s culture and gastronomy.

Ways of boosting tourism from Russia to Crete and promoting Cretan products where discussed between the Region’s Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis and Russian Ambassador to Greece Andrei Maslov.

The sequel to Hollywood blockbuster “Mamma Mia!” that put the small Greek island of Skopelos in the international spotlight will be filmed in Croatia instead.

Four new pedestrianized streets will be available in Athens as part of the municipality’s program to restore the “commercial triangle of Athens”.

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

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

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.

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

Greek culture, traditions and destinations are at the core of Athens University’s new online platform, which offers visitors virtual tours around the country.

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis presented the “City Resilience Strategy”, a comprehensive approach to help the Greek capital become more open, green, proactive and vibrant.