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Redevelopment of Faliro Seaside Zone Outside Athens Gets Green Light

The redevelopment of the Faliro seaside zone, the coastal zone mainly in the Athens suburb of Faliro, has been approved.

Greece Names New Transport Minister After Deadly Train Collision

Giorgos Gerapetritis steps in as Greece’s new transport minister following the tragic Tempi train collision.

HATTA’s New Board of Directors Aims to Tackle Tourism Challenges

HATTA, the association representing travel agencies in Greece, has announced a new Board of Directors.

Accor Appoints Philippe Bijaoui as Senior VP Development, Europe & North Africa

Hospitality group Accor has appointed Philippe Bijaoui as its Senior Vice-President Development, Europe & North Africa.

Interview – Sabre’s Andreas Syrigos Highlights Significance of Personalized Travel, Cloud Technologies

Sabre’s Andreas Syrigos identifies new trends for travel in 2023 and highlights the importance of cloud technologies for travel agencies.

Celebrity Cruises Appoints Greek Brothers as Co-captains of its Fourth ‘Edge’ Ship

Celebrity Cruises has appointed Greek brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis as co-captains of the Celebrity Ascent, the company’s fourth ship in its “Edge” Series, debuting winter 2023.

Virtual Industrial Museum to Open in Thessaloniki

The Municipality of Thessaloniki has announced the creation of a virtual industrial museum in the last untended building of the city’s old slaughterhouse complex.

Greek Yachting Association Announces New Board of Directors

Greek yachting professional Michael Skoulikidis was re-elected as president of the Greek Yachting Association (GYA).

EPEST: New Board of Directors for Greece’s Professional Yacht Owners Association

The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (EPEST) has elected a new Board of Directors for a three-year mandate.

In Memory of Aristotelis Divanis

Aristotelis Divanis, Founder of the Divani Collection Hotels and one of the most prominent figures of the Greek hospitality sector, has recently passed away.

China Counts on Greece to Further Strengthen Tourism Ties

China is counting on Greece to further strengthen ties in areas such as tourism, education and trade, according to its Ambassador to Greece Xiao Junzheng.

In Memory of Dia Capsis

Dia Capsis, one of the most dynamic and innovative businesswomen in the Greek hospitality sector, has recently passed away.

Saudi Arabia Agrees to Extend Flights to Greece Past Summer

Saudi Arabia has agreed to extend direct flights to Greece in the coming period, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Future of Package Travel is at Stake, Says Europe’s Tour Operators

Tour operators are concerned about the lack of ambition of the European Commission to review consumer protection throughout the whole travel value chain.

InvestEU Takes Off in Greece, Provides Funding for Key Projects

The newly launched InvestEU program, a new EU budgetary instrument, will support key investments in Greece.

Greece and Egypt Discuss Joint Tourism and Culture Ventures

Greece and Egypt are exploring ways to strengthen their collaboration in the tourism and culture fields.

WTTC: Ban Ki-Moon and Theresa May Keynote Speakers for 22nd Global Summit

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and former UK Prime Minister Theresa May will be keynote speakers at the 22nd Global Summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Greece Mulls Energy Measures to Support Tourism Businesses

Greek tourism SMEs will be able to tap into 100 million euros in energy support from the government’s new “Exoikonomo – Epicheiro” (Save - Do Business) plan.

Commission Forecasts 6% Growth for Greece this Year and Drop to 1% in 2023

The Commission is forecasting 6% growth for Greece this year, double the eurozone average, but sees high energy costs and inflation leading to a considerable slowdown to 1% in 2023.

Grand Serai Hotel in Ioannina Welcomes New Director of Sales

“The A Hotels” chain of resorts and spas has announced Εlena Papadaki as the new Director of Sales of the Grand Serai Congress & Spa in Ioannina, Greece.