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EU Welcomes Half a Billion International Tourists in 2016

International tourist arrivals to the EU increased by 4% in 2016, reaching almost 500 million or 40% of the world’s total, according to the UNWTO.

‘Spatosimo’ Air Passenger Fee Now €12 for All Greek Airports

An amendment tabled in Parliament brings changes to a fee, known as the 'spatosimo', imposed on airline tickets of passengers travelling from Greek airports.

IATA Calls for Alternatives to Electronic Restrictions on Certain Flights

IATA has called for alternatives to the new measures by the US and the UK to restrict the carry-on of large electronic items on certain flights from the Middle East and North Africa.

Historic Moment for Europe: UK Triggers Article 50 and Begins Brexit Process

On Wednesday, March 29, UK Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, officially launching Britain's exit from the EU.

New Pedestrianized Streets in Athens

The City of Athens is proceeding with its scheme to revamp the commercial center of Athens by creating two new pedestrianized streets, which will be accessible as of April 1.

Thessaloniki Mayor Says Holocaust Museum to Be Ready in 2019

The Holocaust Museum and Education Center for Human Rights will open its doors in 2019, according to Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris.

Ryanair Urges UK to Secure Flying Rights with EU Ahead of Brexit

Ryanair has called on the UK government to put aviation at the forefront of its negotiations with the EU and provide a coherent post-Brexit plan.

Smile Acadimos Opens New Branch, Reaches Out to Northern Athens Suburbs

Greek travel agency Smile Acadimos recently opened its second branch in the suburb of Halandri, north of the Greek capital.

Sea Tourism, Cruise Travel Come into Focus at 4th Posidonia Athens Forum

"Reinventing Cruising in the East Mediterranean" is the theme of this year's Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum to be held May 23-24 in Athens.

Kudos Again to Greek Isle Alonissos for ‘Green’ Practices

The Northern Sporades island of Alonissos has yet again gained recognition for its commitment to sustainable practices and policies clinching an award during this year’s Mediterranean Panorama 2017, held recently in Stockholm.

Ανακοινώθηκε το νέο Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο του ΗΑΤΤΑ

Ο Σύνδεσμος των εν Ελλάδι Τουριστικών & Ταξιδιωτικών Γραφείων (ΗΑΤΤΑ) συγκροτήθηκε σε σώμα κατά την πρώτη συνεδρίαση των εκλεγέντων στις 28 Μαρτίου.