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European Commission Chief Spokesperson Lauds Greek Tourism

Referring to the prospects of Greek tourism on Monday, the European Commission's chief spokesperson, Margaritis Schinas, noted that in 2026 the contribution of tourism to the country's GDP will exceed 22 percent, while 28 percent of the total workforce will be employed in the...

Tziallas Touches on Greece Tourism Season Extension, Entrepreneurship Support

Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, Yiorgos Tziallas, recently informed sector professionals on the ministry's plans to extend the tourism season and support entrepreneurship.

‘Green’ Measures May Lead to Greek Ferry Fare Hikes

Greek ferry fares are set to increase by 27 percent if the government implements environmental measures, according to the Greek Shipowners Association For Passenger Ships.

Marriott Back in Athens with New Hotel

Some four years later, Marriott International has announced plans to “set up shop” in Athens with a new 366-room hotel to open by 2018.

New Athens–Kalamata Daily Flights by Olympic Air Announced for 2017

The 2017 tourism season in Messinia will kick off with the launch of 12 weekly direct flights connecting Athens to Kalamata.

Egyptair Marks 60 Years in Greece, Lays Out New Plans

Boosting the frequency of its flights, running the Santorini route all year round, establishing a direct Cairo-Thessaloniki itinerary and including Mykonos in its transportation plans are among the priorities set for 2017 by Egyptair.

ITB Asia Kicks Off with Record High Pre-matched Appointments

ITB Asia, the leading travel trade show for the Asian market, opened its doors on October 19 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

Karl Lagerfeld to Launch his Own Hotel Chain

German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has decided to enter the hospitality business with his own international hotel brand to include resorts, restaurants, clubs and residential real estate.

WTM London 2016: The Place to Discover the Latest Travel and Tourism Trends

World Travel Market London 2016 will unveil an array of research in to a variety of sectors within the global travel industry when it opens its doors between Monday 7 – Wednesday 9 November.

Katikies Resorts Honored with Four Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards

Four properties of the Katikies Luxury Boutique Resorts were recognized among the "Top Hotels in Greece & Turkey" in the 29th Condé Nast Traveler's Readers’ Choice Awards.