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Fly Responsibly: KLM Takes Sustainable Aviation to the Next Level

KLM has invited all industry stakeholders to join hands in pursuit of a more sustainable future for aviation, under the banner “Fly Responsibly”.

‘Spyrou Skopelos’ Partners with ‘Euthalia’ to Offer New Wellness Experiences

The Spyrou Skopelos Experience hotel group has began a cooperation with Euthalia Natural Cosmetic Values, aiming to offer new wellness experiences to its guests.

Amadeus to Sponsor ‘Travel Forward’ Startup Competition at WTM 2019

Amadeus will again sponsor the Startup Showcase and Competition, a global travel technology event to be held during the World Travel Market (WTM) 2019.

Santorini, Rhodes Tourism Stakeholders Invited to Design Destination Plan

Tourism stakeholders and residents on the islands of Rhodes and Santorini have until July 31 to provide feedback for the creation of a viable destination management plan.

SEV: Production, Employment Hinge on Moderate Taxation

High taxation on households and businesses cannot drive growth and is putting a brake on Greece’s prospects, according to the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV).

China’s DeepBlue to Bring AI Transport, Smart City Apps to Greece

Chinese technology group DeepBlue Technology is ready to launch AI services in Greece as a stepping stone to the wider southeastern European region and the Mediterranean.

Sounion to Serve as Catwalk for Mary Katrantzou Fashion Creations

The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion will be the venue of a fashion show of internationally-acclaimed Greek-born designer Mary Katrantzou.

Experiences Net: New Company Taps into Greece’s Niche Tourism Products

Athens-based “Experiences Net” recently launched operations, aiming to tap into the vast potential of the Tours & Experiences market in Greece.

‘Patrouille de France’ to Perform at Athens Flying Week 2019

Greece’s Athens Flying Week airshow is returning in September with the French aviation demonstration team, “Patrouille de France”, as its special highlight.

Turkish Airlines Connects Athens with Nigeria via Istanbul

Turkish Airlines passengers from Athens will now be able to travel to Port Harcourt in Nigeria via a connection flight in Istanbul.

Costa Navarino and FC Bayern Launch Football Camps for Summer 2019

The Costa Navarino resort in the Peloponnese has partnered with Germany’s FC Bayern to launch the FC Bayern Football Camps for young guests.

ABTA Elects Alistair Rowland as New Chairman

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has elected Alistair Rowland, Chief Retail Officer of Mid-Counties Co-operative Ltd, as its new chairman.

Special VAT Rate on Five Greek Islands Extended Until End of 2019

The reduced VAT regime for five Aegean islands in Greece – Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios – has once again received a six-month extension.

Lamda Blames Greek Government for Hellinikon Project Delays

Lamda Development, the consortium to take on the urban development of Athens’ former airport in Hellinikon, claims that delays on the project were strictly a result of government stalling.

Greek Hotel Chamber – Google Team Up for ‘CapsuleT’ Startup Accelerator

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has joined forces with Google for its CapsuleT initiative, Greece’s first travel and hospitality accelerator, aimed at speeding up the launch of tourism startups.

Thomas Cook Appoints New Director to Oversee its Hotels in Spain and Greece

Thomas Cook Hotels and Resorts has appointed a new Director of Operations to oversee its managed hotels in Spain and Greece.

Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2019 Features Music, Theater, Dance Events

Theatrical performances by Greek and foreign artists, music concerts, opera tributes and contemporary dance shows are among the events included in this year’s diverse program of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2019.
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7th ‘Navarino Challenge’ Sports Tourism Event Goes Green

The “Navarino Challenge” event, to take place this year in October in Greece, continues to innovate with a number of environmentally friendly activities.

Russia’s OTDYKH 2019 Expo to Host Series of B2B Marketing Events

B2B speed dating, bespoke workshops and roundtable meetings will be among the must-attend events for exhibitors of Russia's OTDYKH fair in September.

Booking.com Welcomes Glenn Fogel as New CEO

Booking Holdings, a leading online travel company, has announced that its CEO, Glenn Fogel, will take over the position of CEO of its Booking.com brand.