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PM Tsipras: Greece is ‘Breaking Records’ in Tourist Arrivals

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras has informed UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai that "year by year Greece is breaking records" in tourist arrivals.

SETE Chief Says Greece Tourism Revenue May Rise by 9% in 2017

Greece may see its revenue rise by as much as 1 billion euros in 2017, according to Andreas Andreadis, the president of the country’s tourism body, SETE.

Greece Seeks to ‘Feature’ in Bollywood Film Productions

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is seeking to cooperate with Bollywood for potential filming projects to be run in Greece.

Georgians Get Visa-free Travel Rights to EU

Georgia nationals can travel throughout the EU for 90 days without a visa, after the European Commission ratified the country's visa liberalization.

Egyptair Announces Deployment of Next-Generation Boeing 737 on Athens-Cairo Route

Egyptair is to deploy its second new 737-800 Next Generation aircraft on its scheduled flights between Athens and Cairo, with effect from June 2017.

Aqua Vista Hotels Lauded in Zoottle’s 1st Guest Satisfaction Awards in Greece

Dreams Luxury Suites, managed by Aqua Vista Hotels, was honored with the Hotel Guest Satisfaction Award by Zoottle during the recent HORECA 2017 trade show.

Travelport is First GDS to Receive NDC Aggregator Certification from IATA

Travelport is the first GDS to be granted both "Aggregator Level One" certification and "IT Provider Level Two" status by IATA as part of its NDC programme.

Qatar Airways ‘Destination Game’ Launched: Win Tickets Around the World!

Qatar Airways is giving two lucky travelers the opportunity to win return tickets for any destination in its network through the "Destination Game".

Aeromexico Announces New Routes to the United States

Aeromexico has announced service to two new routes in the United States including daily flights on the Mexico City to Detroit route starting April 1.

Zela Aviation Reaches 10-year Milestone

Air charter broker company Zela Aviation recently celebrated its 10th year in business following its foundation in 2006.

Greece – India Air Services Agreement Paves Way for Tighter Tourism, Trade Ties

An Air Services Agreement signed between India and Greece, paves the way for further cooperation in trade and tourism by enhancing air connectivity.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Now State-run

One of the country’s foremost cultural projects, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), is now in the hands of the Greek state.

UNWTO Chief to Visit Greece on February 28

At the invitation of Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura, the Secretary General of the UNWTO Taleb Rifai will pay an official visit to Greece.

SETE and HAPCO Plan to Boost Greece Business Events Sector

SETE and HAPCO will work closely to boost Greece's image as an ideal MICE destination and attract more international events to the country all year round.

Getting to Know the Region of Central Greece: Viotia & Evrytania

This week we explore Viotia and Evrytania, two regional units of Central Greece, a destination of rich contradictions and unexpected experiences.

Carnival Bookings Across Greece Boost Positive Sentiment

Travel agents and hospitality sector professionals got a taste of what’s in store for the summer following a rise in bookings at carnival destinations in Greece.

OTM 2017: Greece Aims to Attract More Tourists from India

Aiming to tap into one of the world’s fastest growing markets with 20.38 million outbound tourists in 2015, Greece participated in this year’s OTM show held in Mumbai.

Mega Airlines Studies Announces IATA Courses for Aviation Professionals

Mega Airlines Studies is organizing international specialized courses of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for the second year in Athens.

Travel to Greece as Cheap as €35 Courtesy of Norwegian Air

Travel to Greece couldn't get cheaper with Norwegian Air Shuttle pledging to offer low-cost flights to Greek island destinations this summer.

Pioneering Greeks: Dr. Ioannis Aslanides, Coordinator of RADAR

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Dr Ioannis Aslanides, Coordinator of RADAR, an innovative, user friendly and completely non-invasive examination for reading problems.