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A new joint venture of ferry boats has launched in Greece under the title “Consortium of Saronic Ferries” and offers trips to islands close to Athens at a very low …

Ancient Messene has been included on Greece’s tentative list of sites and monuments for potential nomination for UNESCO World Heritage Status.

Greece was the country that saw the largest increase in bookings from Belgian tourists in 2013, a year that the country’s outgoing tourism dropped 2.6 percent compared to the year …

The European Commission has launched a new Award designed to celebrate and promote best practices for nature conservation in Europe.

The Region of South Aegean was dubbed “champion” in terms of tourism arrivals and revenue for the month of September 2013, according to a recent survey.

The Tourism Ministry’s main priorities for the tourism development of Greece’s regions were recently presented to the country’s regional vice governors.

Greece’s new Special Zoning Plan for Tourism is expected to result to large investments, attract quality tourists and big spenders from abroad and extend the tourism season.

Greece has launched a pilot dual vocational education and training system for young Greeks that want to pursue a career in the tourism sector and will combine classroom and business, …

The press and public relations manager of the Greek National Tourism Organization office in Vienna, Austria, Fanny Nunner-Grammatikou, is leaving her position at the organization.

One of the most widely recognizable brands in the world, the Olympic rings, will no longer be included in the portfolio of Marfin Investment Group (MIG), which has decided to …

Next year will be a record year for Greek tourism as long as the country remains politically stable, the president of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, …

Medical tourism is a priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry, according to the country’s tourism minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Delta Air Lines confirmed on 11 December that its seasonal nonstop flight between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport and New York JFK will recommence, effective 18 May 2014.

International Mountain Day is celebrated on Wednesday 11 December and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is promoting, via social media, the mountain regions of Greece through an action entitled …

The Greek Diet’s beneficial impact to health was presented recently at a special event at the United States Congress in Washington.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) referred to its guiding policy document – the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET) – on the occasion of International Human Rights Day on …

Investment firm Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund IV LP made the best offer for the majority stake in the Astir Palace luxury resort at Vouliagmeni, southern Athens.

The Athens Ledra Marriott will operate under the name “Athens Ledra Hotel,” as of 1 January 2014 under new management.

The European Commission has updated for the 22nd time the European list of airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union, better known as “the …

This Christmas, a special toy factory will be set up downtown in the City of Athens Technopolis in the Gazi district!