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With the number of exhibitors up from last year, the Philoxenia and Hotelia exhibitions will run together between November 10-12 in Thessaloniki.

Chivas Venture invites the next generation of Greek entrepreneurs to apply for its annual competition by November 13 and be selected for funding.

More than 1,000 swimmers will participate in this year’s “XTERRA” Swimming Challenge 2017, an open water race to be held in Vouliagmeni on November 5.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Japan’s Ambassador to Greece Yasuhiro Shimizu discussed ways to boost bilateral tourism cooperation.

Key issues regarding the future of shipping will be discussed during the 17th Navigator Shipping Decision Makers Forum, which will take place on November 3.

Aqua Vista Hotels recently participated in the IMIC 2017 international conference and shared its know-how on the importance of utilizing modern technology for tourism development.

Significant projects launched or planned to be implemented in the Greek hotel industry, will be presented at the “Xenia Build Hotel” conference at the Xenia 2017 expo in November.

Marriott International Hotels in Greece and Cyprus recently organized two events to support the SOS Children’s Villages Greece.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Italy’s Ambassador to Greece Luigi Marras recently explored ways to boost cooperation on tourism issues.

“Mama Shelter” Hotels founder Serge Trigano will participate in the “Tourism Megatrends Conference” in Athens on November 1.

Selene restaurant on Santorini, the brainchild of George Hadjiyannakis, has played a leading role in introducing the world to the island’s Cycladic cuisine.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is participating in the ITB Asia trade show in Singapore for the first time this year.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and singer Carla Bruni during the couple’s visit to Athens.

Hand-made fashion creations and traditional costumes were presented during an event titled, “Under the spell of Greek costume”, recently held at Costa Navarino in Messinia.

Over 2,000 athletes enjoyed perfect weather conditions while taking part in sports activities of the 5th “Navarino Challenge” in Messinia and Costa Navarino.

Greece’s potential as a destination for the Asian market will be the focus of a conference to be held during the Philoxenia 2017 tourism expo in Thessaloniki.

Fraport Greece will organize the first ever Greek “Airport Run” at the airports under its management, aiming to support the “All Together We Can” program.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary as Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Asia 2017 opened its doors on October 25 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.

The third edition of the MCE South Europe forum, recently held in Catania, Sicily, brought together representatives of MICE companies and experts from the region.

Athens in October 2018 will host the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, an international event organized every two years by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations.