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The region of Halkidiki in northern Greece is ready to welcome visitors from the UK and Holland next year, the Halkidiki Tourism Organization said upon its return from the World Travel Market (WTM) London.

Argo Travel Group presented its new medical tourism product to markets from all around the globe at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) in London.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently echoed the sentiments of UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai that tourism brings people together and plays a key role in building peace.

Paying tribute to the man that “lived his best creative years on Hydra, the rocky island that he deeply loved and was inspired by”, the Hydra Hotels Association proposed that November 11 be marked every year on the Saronic isle in memory of Leonard Cohen.

A new futuristic live show, expected to forever change the entertainment scene in Dubai, as well as benefit the city’s tourism industry, is getting ready to launch next year: La Perle by Dragone.

More than 180 tourism and travel operators attended a recent FORTHcrs info event in Athens aimed at presenting the company’s latest apps, products and innovative solutions.

Elefsina, west of Athens, has won the title of “European Capital of Culture 2021”, the selection panel of independent experts responsible for assessing the Greek cities competing for the title announced on Friday.

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels recently informed the travel industry at the World Travel Market (WTM) London that it has added the luxury boutique hotel Carpe Diem Suites and Spa on Santorini under its growing portfolio.

The family owned Santikos Collection, best known for their hotels on the island of Skiathos, launched another of their properties to the UK market during the recent World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016.

This week the “Pioneering Greeks” column introduces George Spanoudakis and Panagiotis Chatzidakis, the co-founders of Pinnatta App, a smartphones application that allows users to send “live” messages, consisting not only of text, but also of sounds, fancy animations and innovative graphics.