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Study: Tourists in Athens are ‘Satisfied Customers’

Ninety-five percent of last year’s visitors in Athens said they would recommend the destination to others, according to the latest study on customer satisfaction presented by the Athens-Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association.

First Flight from New Paros Airport to Take Off on July 25

The new airport of Paros, expected to handle four times the traffic and contribute to an increase in tourism, strengthen the local economy and create new jobs, is set to open its doors and be fully operational on July 25.

Greek Tourism Enterprise Body GEPOET Talks Business in China

In efforts to promote the interests of its members, the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) explored the potential of working together with Chinese sector professionals during Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ recent visit to China.

ETC: Will Greece Feel the Pinch of the Brexit in the Short-term?

The Brexit inevitably sparks tourism fears concerning air fares and the future of border travel, the European Travel Commission (ETC) notes in its latest report “European Tourism – Trends & Prospects” (Q2/2016).

Greek Rail Workers Continue Strike Until Thursday, July 14

Railway services in Greece will not operate until Thursday, July 14, as employees of the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) and the Proastiakos suburban railway are continuing work stoppages.

UNWTO and Partners Launch e-toolkit to Lower Energy Use in Hotels

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and its partners in the Nearly Zero Energy Hotels (neZEH) initiative have launched a new tool aimed at lowering energy use in hotels.

WTM London 2016: Brexit Brings Exclusive Delegate Discounts on Accommodation, Flights

With the UK Pound Sterling at a record low following the Brexit vote, the move to a three-day event, plus exclusive delegate discounts on accommodation and flights, it has never been cheaper to do business at WTM London 2016.

Costa Navarino to Launch ‘1st Messinia Pro Am’ in February 2017

Costa Navarino, a prime sustainable golf destination in the Mediterranean, will launch an international golf tournament in February 2017: "1st Messinia Pro Am".

HotelBrain, Folli Follie Engage Fans with Mykonos, Tinos Island Hop

With more than 10 million views and 3,500,000 likes, HotelBrain and Folli Follie’s island hopping campaign on the Greek isles of Tinos and Mykonos got the word across as 10 international fashion bloggers and digital influencers spread the word earlier this month through the...

Twin Kouros Statues Find their Way Home @ Ancient Corinth Museum

The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth welcomes two life-sized “Kouros” statues to its vast collection of antiquities.

Star Alliance Takes ‘Best Alliance’ Title at 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards

Star Alliance recently claimed the "Best Airline Alliance" title at the 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards and 26 individual categories were taken by 13 of its member carriers.