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Explore the Medieval Village of Kampos with Fun Biking Tours and Cooking Lessons on Chios

While visiting the Aegean island of Chios, there are many different sights to take in, however, there is one place that still preserves the island's medieval character -- Kampos village. The History of Kampos Located only around 5 kilometers south of...

5 Places You Need to See on Corfu! (photos)

The Greek island of Corfu is full of breathtaking views, enchanting towns, museums and other activities that you might just miss out on if you are not in the wise! Don't get caught up doing the typical tour of...

Sea Days 2017, a Panorama of Events in Piraeus

The municipality of Piraeus in cooperation with city agencies and associations is for third consecutive year organizing the "SEA DAYS 2017," a festival on the sea, sports, shipping, culture, education and entertainment. The festival started on Wednesday and it...

Greek Public Revenue Authority Reinforces Staff in Tourist Areas

Greece's Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE) has announced it is reinforcing tax inspector staff in tourist areas for the summer season to step up checks. The aim of the operation is to have merchants and service providers issue receipts for...

Chinese Online Travel Platform 'alitrip.com' to be Presented to Greek Tourism Sector on May 26

The leading Chinese online travel portal alitrip.com, a subsidiary of the giant Alibaba Group, will present its business to an event in Athens organized by the Professional Chamber of Athens and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry on...

1st Greek Travel Show: Learn How You Can Plan the Best Summer Vacation in Greece (video)

The Helexpo Maroussi convention center in Athens was the place to be over the weekend to learn more about the best destinations in Greece at the 1st Greek Travel Show. Greek Reporter streamed live from the event and some...

Top 5 Outdoor Activities to Do While Visiting Mykonos (Videos)

Mykonos in an island known for its nightlife scene, beautiful beaches and painted-white homes, however there is much more to do on this Greek treasure than hanging out on the beach all day to later party all night. There are tons...

SETE: Air Arrivals to Greece Increased in 2016 by 0.9%

According to data from the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), the amount of air arrivals in 2016 increased 0.9 percent in 2016 compared to 2015. There was a slight increase in the amount of seats filled on airplanes...

10 Things to Know Before You Visit Mykonos

The Greek island Mykonos is known as "the island of the winds" and for its turquoise waters and white buildings with colorful window sills, however there is more than meets the eye about the history and current trends that...

Grow Greek Tourism Online: An Important Tool to Promote and Develop Tourism

Grow Greek Tourism Online is a Google initiative aiming at boosting the digital skills of tourism professionals so that their businesses thrive through the Internet. "The Internet is a very important tool for the development of tourism businesses, since a...

Instability in Region Could Have Devastating Impact on Cruise Tourism for 2017, Union Warns

The head of the Union of Cruise Ship Owners & Associated Members (EEKFN), Theodore Kontes, recently spoke at an event that took place preceding the 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum where he spoke of the uncertainty of growing cruise...

Island Feast on Mykonos With Traditional Songs and Dances (video)

The islander Glendi (Γλέντι:Party) was set up in Mykonos, Greece's island of the Winds. Organizing the event was the Mykonian Vegera Traditional Dance Workshop together with the Apollonius Mykonos Group. The official guest of the event was Naxos born singer...

Bloomberg: Chinese Tourists to Greece will Increase Tenfold

The number of Chinese tourists visiting Greece will rise tenfold, said Fosun Senior Vice President Jim Jiannong Qian, according to a Bloomberg report. Fosun International Ltd., a Chinese conglomerate involved in the venture to transform the former Athens airport site into...

Thessaloniki Among the Top 100 Cities in Conference Tourism

Thessaloniki was included on the list of 100 cities where the majority of conferences are held. According to the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), Thessaloniki ranked 98th in 2016 with 26 conferences organized in the city. At a European...

Greece's Most Beautiful Beaches According to Tripadvisor and Paris Match

The list with the ten most beautiful beaches in Greece according to Tripadvisor was published in Paris Match as proposals to its readers. On the top of the list is Elafonissi beach on Crete for its crystal clear and...