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Hellenic Trade Council Secures Promotion of Greece in South China

The Hellenic Trade Council has secured the promotion of Greece and the showcasing of Greek products in the city of Dongguan in South China.

Thessaloniki’s 84th TIF Promises Concerts Every Night of the Fair

Concerts by some of Greece’s most popular singers will be held every night of the 84th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in September.

Turkish Airlines Adds Mexico City and Cancun to Flight Network

Turkish Airlines has launched flights from Istanbul to Mexico City, the second biggest city of Latin America, and Cancun, a favorite holiday center of Central America.

Πρόσληψη 98 Ωρομίσθιων Εκπαιδευτικών στα Ι.Ε.Κ. του Υπουργείου Τουρισμού

Το Υπουργείο Τουρισμού θα προχωρήσει στην πρόσληψη συνολικά 98 ατόμων, για την κάλυψη των αναγκών των Ινστιτούτων Επαγγελματικής Εκπαίδευσης (Ι.Ε.Κ.) της αρμοδιότη...

Piraeus Port Upgrade Closer to Implementation with Revised Plan

Cosco has revised the master plan for the Piraeus Port, which now also includes the construction of a cruise terminal service center with Duty Free Shops.

Commission: Open Call for Funds to Support SMEs for Sustainable Tourism

The European Commission is looking for transnational consortia to provide direct support to SMEs to develop and implement sustainable tourism services and operations.

Israel’s ‘Brown Hotels’ Eyes Greek Hospitality Market

Brown Hotels, an Israel-based hotel chain, has an investment plan to convert properties in Athens, Greece, into boutique hotels for young travelers.

Evia’s Artemis Amarysia Sanctuary Produces New Finds

For the first time, excavations on the Greek island of Evia have produced an inscription with the word “Amarynthos” found in Paleochoria, some 2km east of modern-day Amarynthos.

’24 Estate Villas Paros’ Enters Portfolio of Homes & Villas by Marriott

The luxury villas of "24 Estate Villas Paros" in Greece have entered the portfolio of "Homes & Villas", a vacation rentals brand of Marriott International.

Navarino Challenge Shortlisted at International Travel & Tourism Awards 2019 by WTM London

The Greek sports tourism event Navarino Challenge has been shortlisted for the International Travel & Tourism Awards in the "Best in Wellness Tourism" category.

Greece’s Travel Receipts Rise in January-June

For the first half of the year, revenue in Greece from travel receipts grew by 15.3 percent against the same period in 2018, according to the Bank of Greece.

New Decision Puts Greece’s Hellinikon Venture Back on Track

The highly anticipated Hellinikon project in Greece, expected to take the Athenian Riviera to the next level, has received a new approval of the work plan by the Central Archaeological Council (KAS).

Greek Hotels Seeing Drop in Overnight Stays for 2019 Season

Greek hotels this season are seeing overnight stays down by 15 percent on the mainland and 10 percent on the islands, according to the president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation, Grigoris Tasios.

Henley & Partners: Brits Anxious over Impact of No-Deal Brexit on Passport Power

While the October 31 Brexit deadline approaches, Brits are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential decline in their passport power, according to Henley & Partners.

Rhodes’ Atlantica Imperial Resort Promotes South Aegean Gastronomy

The Atlantica Imperial Resort & Spa on Rhodes in September will highlight its South Aegean cuisine during a special event aimed to promote the region's gastronomy.

Air France to Improve Baggage Tracking with RFID Technology

Air France from 2020 will ensure baggage tracking at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport using tags equipped with radio frequency identification (RFID) chips in cooperation with Paris Aéroport.

Croatia Airlines Upgrades to Sabre’s Revenue Optimization Solution

Croatia Airlines and Sabre Corporation have renewed of their long-standing partnership to increase the carrier’s revenue and yield.

Smile Acadimos Includes B2B Feature on Website for Travel Professionals

Greek travel agency Smile Acadimos has included a B2B feature on its website for its partners, giving them access to travel content and price catalogs.

Greece Strives to Attract Tourists Back to Samothrace

The Greek Tourism Ministry is looking to attract visitors back to Samothrace after the island's problematic ferry service tarnished its image.

A Year After Bailout Exit, Commission Says Greece Making Progress

The European Commission issued a statement, marking the one-year anniversary of Greece’s exit from a nearly eight-year-long aid program.