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Minoan Lines to Intensify Passenger ID Checks Upon Embarkation

Greek shipping company Minoan Lines announced on Friday that it will intensify identification checks on all passengers boarding its ships as of April 1.

Maroulis Travel Certified by TÜV HELLAS for Road Safety Management System

Maroulis Travel is the first passenger transport company in Greece to be certified by TÜV HELLAS (TUV NORD) for its road safety management system (RSMS), implementing the ISO 39001:2012 standard on Road Traffic Safety.

‘Conde Nast Traveler’ Puts in a Word for Greek Bliss: Paros, Antiparos and Pano Koufonisi

Under the title “Three Idyllic Greek Isles That Most Tourists Miss”, Conde Nast Traveler recommends the “lesser-known” islands of Antiparos, Paros and Pano Koufonisi, as the places to be if you’re seeking unspoilt beaches, rustic tavernas and a “blissfully slow” pace of life....

Endeavor Greece Joins Celestyal Cruises to Push Greek Products

Business consultants Endeavour Greece and Celestyal Cruises have joined forces to promote Greek products and the Mediterranean Diet, strengthening in this way the country’s image abroad.

Greek Carrier Ellinair Distributes Flights via Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform

Travelport on Thursday announced a new agreement with Greek carrier Ellinair through which the airline will now distribute its flights via the Travelport Travel Commerce Platform.

First Underwater Dance Performance Off Greek Shores Shines Light on Diversity

In a creative first, choreographers, composers, artists, snorkelers and divers, have all joined forces to convey the message that challenges are meant to be challenged -- and where better to do this if not under the water.

Aegean Results Soar, Handles Over 10m Passengers in 2014

Greek carrier Aegean reported improved results for 2014 on Thursday, driven by network expansion and synergies with Olympic Air, while reporting a 14 percent rise in passenger traffic to 10.1 million passengers, the highest ever achieved by a Greek airline.

SWISS Adopts ‘Rule of Two’ for Aircraft Cockpits

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), a member of the Lufthansa Group, has announced that it will modify its cockpit safety procedures as a precautionary measure.

Minoan Lines: Εντατικοποίηση ελέγχου ταυτοπροσωπίας επιβατών από 1ης Απριλίου 2015

Οι Μινωικές Γραμμές ενημερώνουν το επιβατικό κοινό ότι, από την 1η Απριλίου 2015, θα εντατικοποιηθούν οι διαδικασίες ελέγχου ταυτοπροσωπίας όλων των επιβατών στα πλοία της εταιρείας, με την επίδειξη των απαραίτητων εγγράφων της ταυτότητάς τους κατά την επιβί...

Athens International Airport Participates in Earth Hour 2015

For the seventh year in a row, Athens International Airport will join the WWF’s global initiative “Earth Hour” on Saturday, March 28, and switch off the lighting of its western runway system (03L/21R), interrupting its operation for one hour.

Greece Tourism Gets Off on the Right Foot, Despite Challenges

Despite the recent political changes in the country, incoming tourism to Greece seems to have taken off with an increased number of arrivals from abroad.

Greece Among Top 20 for Best Hotel Service, UK, Russia Worst

Greece was ranked 16th for the friendliness and competence of its hotel staff in an analysis of six million customer reviews released recently by international online booking agent Hotel.info.

Delta Offers Improved Flight Options from Greece to New York and Beyond

Delta Air Lines will boost travel options for customers between Greece and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from Monday, March 30, by restarting services to the Big Apple from Athens International Airport.

TripAdvisor: Athens Among Top 25 World’s Best Destinations

Athens is among the top 25 Travelers' Choice Destinations announced this week by travel site TripAdvisor.

Germanwings Co-pilot Intentionally Sends Plane to Death Plunge, Prosecutor Says

The co-pilot of the ill-fated Germanwings flight that crashed in the French Alps, killing 150 passengers and crew on Tuesday, intentionally sent the plane crashing, a Marseille prosecutor told a press conference in Paris on Thursday.

HATTA to Make Important Announcements at 2015 General Assembly

The annual general assembly of the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) will open next week with interesting announcements and a number of important topics on the international and Greek tourism industry and travel agency sector.

Earth Hour 2015: Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George Go Dark to Give Planet a Brighter Future

By spending an hour in the dark this Saturday, March 28, the Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George in central Athens will join millions around the world to send a powerful message about a brighter future for the planet.

Classic Car Spring Rally Gears Up for Spetses in April

Vintage car drivers are gearing up for this year’s Spring Rally, to take place on the Saronic isle of Spetses on April 4-5.

Hilton Athens to Hold Innovative Activities in Support of ‘Earth Hour’ this Year

Hilton Athens will join hundreds of Hilton Worldwide’s properties to mark Earth Hour 2015 on March 28 by switching off lights, as well as hosting innovative projects for guests in demonstration of its commitment to live sustainably and take action by caring for the planet in the...

Greek Travel Bloggers to Spread the Word About Hersonissos, Crete

The Municipality of Hersonissos in Crete will host a group of Greek travel bloggers aiming to promote the area's beauty and customs to a wider audience.