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Cosco Unveils New Piraeus Pier, Aims for More Cruise Passengers

Chinese shipping giant Cosco unveiled a new pier at Piraeus port on Monday in the presence of Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, Greek assets body president (TAIPED) Stergios Pitsiorlas and Piraeus Mayor Yannis Moralis.

Greece Irked Over Turkey’s Latest Tactics

Relations between Greece and Turkey are once again on the brink after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan “remembered" on Thursday to bring the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne into question saying that in effect the peace deal signed almost a century ago “gave away” islands to Greece.

Olympic Air Cancels Flights Due to Strike

Olympic Air is cancelling scheduled domestic flights due to a strike announced by the Panhellenic Union of Licensed Aeronautical Telecommunications Officers from 24:01 on Tuesday, October 4, until 23:59 on Saturday, October 8.

Greeks Holidaying Less Due to Crisis?

Greeks took fewer holidays and cut their vacation period short in 2015, according to the latest data released by the country’s statistical authority ELSTAT, costing the local tourism industry up to 121 million euros in takings.

EU Eyes Giving Free Interrail Passes to Teens Turning 18

In efforts to bring European youth closer to each other, offer them a chance to discover the continent’s diversity and instil a “sense of belonging”, the European Parliament will this week discuss plans to hand out free Interrail passes to EU residents on their 18th birthday.

Epirus Region Hosts Fam Trip for Sports Tourism Professionals from Sweden

The Region of Epirus will host a group of sports tourism professionals from Sweden, during a week-long familiarisation trip aimed at positioning Epirus as a leading thematic tourism destination.

Qatar Airways and British Airways Strengthen Ties with Joint Business Agreement

Qatar Airways and British Airways’ parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), recently announced a joint business agreement that will benefit customers by offering a wider choice of flights, an enhanced network, greater choice of fares and superior benefits for members...

Novotel Athènes Promises a Unique Hospitality Experience

Novotel Athènes now offers its business and family travellers a new experience of hospitality, which combines elegance with simplicity.

Diazoma Launches Crowdfund Campaign for Restoration of Ancient Theatre of Cassope in Greece

Working to showcase ancient theatres, Diazoma has kicked off a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the necessary restoration studies for the “Ancient Theatre of Cassope” in Epirus.

Austrian Airlines to Launch Vienna-Seychelles Flight Service

Austrian Airlines will initiate flight service to the Seychelles starting with its winter 2017/18 flight schedule.

Τα Boutique Ξενοδοχεία στο επίκεντρο του 100% Hotel Show

Το 100% Hotel Show βάζει στο επίκεντρο τις ανάγκες των "boutique ξενοδόχων" και παρουσιάζει μια σειρά από στοχευμένες ιδέες και λύσεις για την καλύτερη ανάπτυξη και εξέλιξη των συ...