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Bank of Greece: Arrivals Up By 17% In January-May 2014

Tourist arrivals in Greece were up by 17 percent in the January-May 2014 period, according to the Bank of Greece.

Etihad Airways: Outside Investment Needed For EU Carriers

Abu Dhabi's state-owned airline Etihad Airways wants to engage with Europe for mutual gain, according to the airline's president and CEO, James Hogan.

Mykonos Theoxenia Travels Guests Back To The 60s With Revamped Look

This year, the luxury boutique hotel Mykonos Theoxenia, situated right next to the famous windmills of Mykonos, is welcoming its guests with a new and revamped face.

Wine Spectator Magazine Honors Two Restaurants In Athens, Greece

The Greek restaurants GB Roof Garden of the Hotel Grande Bretagne and the Tudor Hall of the King George hotel, both located in Athens, were recently honored through the Wine Spectator magazine’s annual Restaurant Wine List Awards program.

Nana Beach Hotel Holds Raising Of Blue Flag Ceremony At Drapanos Beach, Crete

The 2014 Blue Flag officially flies over Drapanos Beach, making it one of the 11 beaches in Hersonissos, Crete, to have earned this prestigious environmental award.

Athens Airport Nominated For World Routes Marketing Award 2014

Athens International Airport (AIA) has been nominated in this year's World Routes Marketing Awards, which are highly regarded as the most prestigious awards in the industry as they are voted for and judged by the airline network planning community.

Ryanair May Show Interest In Cyprus Airways

Low cost airline Ryanair is likely to submit an expression of interest in Cyprus Airways which is up for sale, media reports said on 22 July.

Skytrax Awards: Cathay Pacific Named “World’s Best Airline” For Fourth Time

Cathay Pacific Airways has once again been named "World’s Best Airline" in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. This is the fourth time Cathay Pacific has received the World’s Best Airline honor- the only airline to achieve such a feat.

Νομοσχέδιο του υπουργείου Τουρισμού: Αρχίζει σήμερα η συζήτηση στο Β’ Θερινό Τμήμα της Βουλής

Αρχίζει σήμερα, στο Β’ Θερινό Τμήμα της Βουλής, η συζήτηση του Νομοσχεδίου του υπουργείου Τουρισμού, με τίτλο «Απλούστευση διαδικασιών λειτουργίας τουριστικών επιχειρήσεων και τουριστικών υποδομών, ειδικές μορφές τουρισμού...

Athens 2014: TBEX Europe Is Attracting Great Interest

Already 450 registrations from 53 countries have been made for the TBEX Europe event to be held in Athens, Greece, this fall.

UNWTO: International Arrivals Up By 5% From January To April 2014, Strong Peak Season Anticipated

Demand for international tourism remained strong in the first four months of 2014 according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by five percent.

TUI To Connect Greece To Germany And Austria Via New Air Routes In 2015

As of May 2015, TUIfly airline will launch six new routes connecting Germany and Austria to the Greek destinations of Heraklio, Rhodes, Araxos, Kos, Corfu and Chania.

Greek Islands Among Best In The World For Summer 2014

Ten Greek islands are among the most popular in the world for vacation this summer, according to a list compiled by hotel comparison website Trivago.

Amadeus And Germanwings Announce New Distribution Deal

Germanwings and Amadeus recently announced a new agreement that will enable the airline to distribute all of its published fares and the most demanded ancillary services in the travel agency channel.

2014 Is A Year Of Growth For Mideast Travel In Greece

This year is a special year for Greek company Mideast Travel as it has recorded its greatest growth rate in its 30 years of history, after achieving multiple accomplishments in just the first semester.

Top Kinisis Hellas Appoints George Antonaros As General Manager

George Antonaros was recently appointed as the new general manager of Top Kinisis Hellas, one of the most prominent tourism organizations in Cyprus.

Skytrax: Turkish Airlines, The Best In Europe In Last Four Years

Turkish Airlines scored a resounding success at the 2014 Skytrax World Airline Awards, with air travelers voting the airline as the "Best Airline in Europe" for the fourth year in a row.

Air New Zealand’s New 787-9 Touched Down In Auckland

Air New Zealand’s first Boeing 787-9 aircraft recently landed in Auckland following a successful delivery flight from Seattle.

Cooperation Is Essential For Greece’s Tourism Development

The Greek Tourism Ministry wants to strengthen its cooperation with the country's regions and municipalities during the tourism season.

First Waterway Of Cyclades Island Group To Be Constructed On Tinos

Tinos in Greece is expected to be one of the first of the Cyclades island group to welcome seaplanes, as waterway facilities are on their way towards construction at the island's port.