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Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Greece

Lasithi Region Creates “Fam Trip” to Woo Austrians

Phil Butler

In news from the Lasithi Regional unit of Crete, officials of the prefecture organized a special introduction to the region in cooperation with GNTO Austria. A fam trip was organized to highlight the unique beauty of Eastern Crete, and to “familiarize” Austrians with the area.

SETE 2018 Conference to Focus on Digital and Destination Management

Phil Butler

“Tourism in Transition,” or #someTHINKdifferent,” is the theme of the upcoming SETE conference in Athens. The conference, organized in cooperation with TOPOSOPHY and entertainment company weareJARVIS, will host over 500 tourism professionals.

First Ever SwimRunHydra Runs November 16 Thru 18

Aleksandr Shatskih

The first-ever SwimRunHydra will be held from 16 to 18 November on the popular island of Hydra. The event is part of the TRIMORE Multisports TOUR and is co-organised by the Municipality of Hydra and Sailing Club of Hydra.

Skorpios Islet VIP Project Goes Forward as Planned

Aleksandr Shatskih

The development of the famous Skorpios islet, located off the Ioanian island of Lefkada, has begun according to news from GTP. As we previously reported, luxurious 160-million-euro exclusive luxury digs to host VIPs are in plans for a remake of the former Aristotle Onassis retreat. 

Circuit for Aegean Regatta 2019 Announced

Phil Butler

The Organizing Committee of the Aegean Regatta 2019 has announced the new circuit of the biggest international race in the Aegean. The race next season will start in Psara, and end in Inousses.

The Climbing Festival of Kalymnos Kicks Off Friday Oct. 5th

Aleksandr Shatskih

Climbers from all over the world will take part in this year’s Climbing Festival of Kalymnos scheduled for October 5th, 6th and 7th. This year’s program includes presentations, climbing lessons, competitions, deep water soloing, live rock music, and a lot who lot of climbing.

Greece’s Sustainable Tourism: Which Way to the Future?

Phil Butler

he Greek Tourism Ministry and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) just announced increased cooperation for developing best practices for optimizing Greece’s booming tourism. But is their focus sustainable for the long term?