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ITA Airways Launches Nonstop Rio de Janeiro-Rome Flight

ITA Airways has recently launched its nonstop service between Rio de Janeiro and Rome, increasing the total number of weekly flights between Brazil and Italy to 42.

ITA Airways Launches New San Francisco-Rome Nonstop Flight

ITA Airways has launched a nonstop service between San Francisco and Rome, strengthening the North America-Italy connection.

Global Ecotourism Market Gaining Ground, Expected to Grow 15% Between 2023-2033

The ecotourism market is set to surge in the following years, driven by consumer demand for sustainable travel and supported by technology and conservation efforts worldwide.

KLM Doubles Flights to Asia, Launches New Class in Summer 2023 Schedule

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will double the number of flights to Asia for its 2023 summer schedule, while introducing new routes.

Volare: ITA Airways Launches Campaigns for its Loyalty Program

ITA Airways celebrates the first anniversary of its loyalty program “Volare” and enrollment of its “millionth” member with two communication campaigns.

Survey: North Americans will Travel Despite Skyrocketing Costs, Flight Cancellations

North American travelers are eager to fly again despite skyrocketing costs, flight cancellations and growing recession concerns, according to an OAG survey.

KLM: Direct Flights from The Netherlands to 167 Destinations this Summer

Between March 27 and October 29, KLM will fly from The Netherlands to 96 European and 71 intercontinental destinations.

Eva Air Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777 Freighter

Eva Air recently had its first Boeing 777 freighter aircraft delivered, which will serve the airline's destinations in Asia and North America.

Icelandair Launches New Service to Dublin in 2018

Iceland-based carrier Icelandair announced the launch of a new year-round service to Dublin, Ireland, from its hub in Keflavik, starting in May 2018.

Delta to Add Second Daily Athens-New York Service in June 2017

Delta Air Lines will launch a second daily Athens-New York service from June 2, meeting the travel demand between Greece and the United States during the peak summer months.

SkyGreece Airlines Temporarily Ceases Operations

SkyGreece Airlines announced on Friday that it must temporarily cease all operations.

SkyGreece Connects the Greek Diaspora of North America to Homeland

The Greek diaspora of New York will finally get its wish for a direct connection to Athens as SkyGreece Airlines officially announced that its first direct Athens - New York route will launch on June 19.
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Greece Aims To Attract More Tourists From the U.S.

Making Greece an attractive destination for Americans is one of the main priorities of the Greek Tourism Ministry, the U.S. media was informed recently by the country’s Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.
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Benaki Museum To Expand Message Of Hellenism Beyond Borders

The Benaki Museum announced it will launch a major development campaign in North America to reach beyond the borders of Greece and increase awareness by sharing the richness and vision of the institution with millions of North Americans.

Qatar Airways Among Top Three At Skytrax Awards

“To be considered among the top three airlines in the world is a huge achievement for Qatar Airways and takes us a step closer of being recognized at the best airline in the world,” Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said.

Economic Crisis Affects Business Travel

The expectations of business travelers are in a turnaround as the economic pressure has made them care less about luxury and more about the basics a hotel delivers, a recent survey said.

Sabre Survey Shows Evolution of Low-Cost Carriers

A recent study by Sabre Airline Solutions revealed a new breed of "hybrid" carrier is quickly overtaking traditional low-cost carriers and that more passengers travel on this "hybrid" carrier than on traditional low-cost carriers.

Athens International Airport Reveals 10% Passenger Traffic Increase

Athens International Airport announced another record-breaking year with a total of 16.5 million passengers in 2007, an impressive 10 percent increase from its 15.1 million passengers in 2006. There was an eight percent increase in the number of flights that for the first time...

IATA Predicts Traffic Growth Set to Slow

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released full-year traffic results for 2007. The results show international passenger traffic demand grew 7.4 percent for the year 2007 that is a considerable increase from the 5.9 percent increase recorded in 2006. In...

Record for Cruises in 2008

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced 2008 would be a record year for the cruise industry with their members carrying some 12.8 million passengers, of which 10.5 million are from North America and 2.3 million from other markets.