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Piraeus-bound Metro Line Held Up by Red Tape

The first three stations on a metro line connecting Athens with the port of Piraeus have been put back due to red tape with openings now planned for 2020.

Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park Next on Grecotel’s Upgrade Drive List

Grecotel Hotels & Resorts moves ahead with its upgrade program for the Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park, in efforts to meet the high demand for services of the finest quality.

Creta Maris’ Kastri Beach Awarded Blue Flag for 6th Year in a Row

The Kastri beach of the Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete was awarded with the “Blue Flag” eco-label for the sixth consecutive year.

WebHotelier Introduces New Online Payment Management System ‘PAM’

WebHotelier has launched "PAM", a new one-click online payment management system expected to change the way online hotel booking payments are completed.

Lufthansa Group Airlines Shine at 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards

Lufthansa Group's airlines Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian, were honored with a total of four Skytrax World Airline Awards for 2019.

Stronger Spending Drives Up January-April Travel Receipts for Greece 

The balance of travel services for the January-April period showed a surplus of 412 million euros, driven by a 22.8 percent rise in travel receipts.

Greek Political Parties Express Views on Yachting Tourism

Prior to the upcoming national elections in Greece, three parties - Syriza, New Democracy and KINAL - presented their policies for marine tourism at an event held by professional yacht owners.

ECFR: Coalitions Needed to Address Climate Change, Security and Migration

Coalitions among EU lawmakers will be required to address urgent issues such as climate change and migration, a new ECFR report reveals.

Anatolia Hospitality to Open New Hotel for Millennials in Thessaloniki

Greek hotel management company Anatolia Hospitality has announced the construction of a new five-star hotel for millennials in Thessaloniki.

Scoot Marks Two Years of Athens to Singapore Route

Scoot recently celebrated the two-year anniversary of its Athens-Singapore route, on which it carried some 150,000 passengers since its launch.

26th WTA: Divani Collection is Greece’s Leading Hotel Group for 2019

The Divani Collection Hotels won the title of "Greece's Leading Hotel Group 2019” at the 26th World Travel Awards Europe Gala.

Air Transat Named World’s Best Leisure Airline for Second Year Running by Skytrax

Air Transat, Canada's leisure carrier, has again been honored as the “World’s Best Leisure Airline” at the Skytrax World Airline Awards event.

Lipsi Sanctuary to Offer Rescued Dolphins a Safe Home

The Dodecanese island of Lipsi will soon be home to dozens of dolphins rescued from captivity on the initiative of the Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation (AIMC).

Spatial Plan for Fire-ravaged Mati and Rafina Gets Green Light

A new spatial plan that includes defining segments of the fire-ravaged areas of Mati and Rafina, on the eastern coast of Attica, has been approved by the Greek Environment Ministry.

WWF – Greek Hotels Join Forces in Fight Against Food Waste

Three Greek hotels are participating in the “Hotel Kitchen: Food has Value” initiative by WWF Greece that aims to limit food waste.

London & Regional Properties Acquire Athens’ Titania Hotel

The sale of the Titania Hotel in central Athens, has been completed, passing into the hands of UK-based London & Regional Properties.

‘The Alex’ Hotel by Santikos Collection Opens in Piraeus

Santikos Collection is opening "The Alex", the hotel group's brand new property for 2019, in the Greek port city of Piraeus, just 15 minutes from the city center.

‘Lesante’ on Zakynthos Becomes First ‘Preferred Hotel’ in the Ionian

Lesante Luxury Hotel & Spa on Zakynthos is the first hotel in the Ionian to become a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a leading international independent hospitality brand.

‘5th Santorini Experience’ to Host Real Madrid Coaches in October

The "5th Santorini Experience" event in October will host head coaches from the Real Madrid academies, who will teach football to children between 6-16 years old.

Porto Palace Thessaloniki to Offer Hospitality Expertise to Future Professionals

The Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki has partnered with the Paster Educational Organization, aiming to offer its hospitality expertise to future tourism professionals.