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Stolen Greek Antiquities Return Home from Bern, Switzerland

Two illegally removed Greek artefacts were repatriated recently to Greece from Bern, Switzerland.

Halkidiki: Aristotle Municipality Renews Bike Friendly Certification

Having renewed its NatTour Bike Friendly certification, the Aristotle Municipality in Halkidiki will look to attract tourists from cycling tourism markets in central European countries.

Greece Among Most Cyber Secure Countries for Business in 2023

Greece ranks among Europe’s most cyber-secure countries, according to research by application security company Indusface.

Study: Greece Ranks 5th Best European Country for Outdoor Workouts

Greece ranks fifth in Europe for outdoor workouts, benefiting from its high temperature, ample sunshine, and low pollen count, according to a study by Live Rugby Tickets.

Fifteen Stolen Artifacts to Return to Greece from Switzerland

Fifteen ancient artifacts, including figurines and pots, will be repatriated to Greece, following a Swiss court ruling on illegal trafficking.

Celestyal Appoints Inter-Connect as GSA in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Celestyal Cruises has appointed Inter-Connect as its official General Sales Agent (GSA) in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).

European Travel Agents See Greece’s Sustainable Tourism Side

European travel agents had the chance to learn about Greece’s sustainable tourism side through four webinars organized this month by ECTAA and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Saudi Arabia Bans Entry for Travelers from 20 Countries

Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned entry to its territory for travelers from 20 countries, aiming to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

Cyprus Airways: Flights to Greece, Switzerland, Israel on Summer Program

Cyprus Airways has announced flights from Larnaca, Cyprus, to five destinations in Greece, as well as to Switzerland and Israel for the summer of 2020.

Greece will Open to 29 Countries on June 15 – Official list

The Greek Tourism Ministry has announced the official list of countries from which visitors will be able to arrive and holiday in Greece, with flights to Athens and Thessaloniki, as of June 15.

Bild: Greece a Safe Destination for Summer Holidays

Greece is among the countries that German newspaper Bild proposes as "safe destinations" for summer holidays this year, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

‘Greek Panorama’ Expo to Bring Hosted Buyers from 22 Countries to Athens

Travel agencies and tour operators from 22 countries, specializing in alternative tourism, will participate in the hosted buyers program of the 1st Greek Panorama to be held in Athens in November.

Glion: New Master’s Degrees in Entrepreneurship, Finance & Luxury Management in Hospitality

The Glion Institute of Higher Education has announced its new portfolio of master’s degrees in hospitality, luxury management and finance, available across campuses in Switzerland and the UK.

Les Roches: New Postgraduate Executive Diploma in International Hotel Management

Les Roches is offering scholarships for Greek and Cypriot hospitality professionals interested in the Postgraduate Executive Diploma in International Hotel Management.

Greece Among Top 5 European Countries with Excellent Bathing Water Quality

Greece is among the five European countries where 95 percent of bathing waters were assessed by the European Environment Agency as being of “excellent” quality.

Swiss Education Group Holds Workshops for ‘Tomorrow’s Hospitality Leaders’

The Swiss Education Group (SEG) on February 15 and 16, will hold a series of workshops free of charge, under the title “Tomorrow’s Hospitality Leaders” at the Electra Metropolis Hotel in Athens.

SWISS Dedicates New Aircraft to Romandy Citizens

Aiming to strengthen its presence in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, SWISS added an CS300 in its Geneva fleet and commissioned a special livery.

Swiss Students Focus on Thessaloniki’s Tourism Features

Students of Switzerland’s HTW Chur University visited the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization, within the framework of their tourism bachelor degree studies.

Les Roches Offers Hospitality a Postgraduate Diploma in Switzerland and Spain

Les Roches is now accepting applicants for its Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management offered in both Switzerland and Spain.

Kountoura Presents Greece’s Tourism Policy at WTFL 2017 Forum in Switzerland

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura represented Greece at the 5th World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL), a global event held in Lucerne, Switzerland.