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Ryanair’s New Cabin Bag Policy to Start in January 2018

Low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced that its new cabin bag policy will come into effect in January 2018 to reduce the volume of carry-on bags.

UNESCO Names Greece’s Rebetiko Song Heritage of Humanity

The rebetiko music genre - known as the Greek blues - has been included on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.

SETE: First Signs for 2018 Greek Tourism Season are Positive

The first signs for the 2018 tourism season in Greece are positive, according to the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Yiannis Retsos.

Greek Airports Welcome Record 11-Month Passenger Traffic

Greek airports recorded robust passenger numbers in the January-November 2017 period welcoming a total 55.8 million against 53.6 million last year.

Makedonia Airport Handling All Flights as Scheduled

All flights to and from Thessaloniki's Makedonia Airport are being carried out according to schedule since November 24, Greece’s transport ministry said on Tuesday.

Akrotiri Event Brings Overtourism on Santorini into the Spotlight

Santorini Mayor Nikos Zorzos reiterated his concerns over the toll of overtourism, during an event marking 50 years since excavations at Akrotiri.

Goldair Group: Greek Tourism Contributes to Steady Growth Path in 2017

Greece's positive tourism course helped Goldair Group this year maintain its steady growth path, which included the launch of strategic partnerships and significant investments.

Celestyal Focuses on Greek Market, Aims to Offer Year Round Cruises

Celestyal Cruises will focus on the Greek market in 2018 and extend the season, aiming to offer year round cruises by 2020.

‘Amorgos Tourism Film Festival’ Becomes Official CIFFT Member

The Amorgos Tourism Film Festival has become an official member of the International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals (CIFFT).

New Hotel Unveils its Refurbished Urban Chic Restaurant

New Hotel’s urban chic restaurant "New Taste" was recently refurbished and now includes specially designed areas and additional cozy features.

Oman Air Boosts Fleet with New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Oman Air has added a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to its fleet to be utilized on its European and Far-Eastern sectors.

Study Shows Athenians Love Culture, Books, Theater

Athenians are culture lovers, with eight in 10 reading books, 56 percent going to the theater once a year and 48 percent attending concerts, a study found.

BlueHackathon 2017: Συνδυασμένες μεταφορές εμπορευμάτων και επιβατών στα νησιά

BlueHackathon 2017: Ένας 48ώρος μαραθώνιος επιχειρηματικών ιδεών και καινοτομίας εστιασμένος στην γαλάζια ανάπτυξη.

Greek Tourism Draft Bill Open for Public Discussion

A long-awaited tourism draft bill has opened for public debate in the government’s online OpenGov platform through to January 5, 2018.

Tsipras, Kountoura, Tsakalotos Invite US Investors to Bet on Greece

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras invited investors to bet on Greece describing the country as a “land of opportunity”.

European Commission Gives Greek Breakfast Action Thumbs Up

Greek Breakfast, an initiative of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH), has been named national winner at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards.

Transport in Greece to be Affected by Walkouts on December 14

Public transport in Athens will be disrupted on Thursday, December 14, as Greece’s main private and public sector umbrella unions, GSEE and ADEDY, have announced a strike.

Qatar Airways Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Style at Athens Event

Qatar Airways recently celebrated its 20th anniversary during a glamorous event in Athens, Greece, attended by both partners and clients.

Costa Navarino Honored with a Series of Prestigious Awards

Costa Navarino has won a number of prestigious awards for its commitment to sustainable development and its high-quality hospitality infrastructure.

FORTHcrs Provides Technology Insight to Greek, Foreign Travel Agencies

More than 200 representatives of travel agencies from Greece and abroad participated in FORTHcrs' recent info event, which presented the company’s latest products and services.