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Greece’s Main Tourism Body Says “No” to VAT Hike

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has expressed concern in regards to the possibility of a VAT hike as a prerequisite to conclude negotiations between the state and the troika of Greece's international lenders.

Aegean Airlines Will Fly to 134 Destinations In 2015

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines will operate flights to 134 destinations next year, according to its new flight schedule for 2015 that was announced today at a press conference held in Heraklion, Crete.

Report: Russian Travel Market Remains Stable Despite Challenges

Russian trips abroad will increase next year by some four percent, according to the annual ITB World Travel Trends Report, conducted by IPK International and commissioned by travel trade show ITB Berlin.

Tour Operators Call for Official Nude Beach on Rhodes, Greece

International tour operators during the World Travel Market in London earlier this month called on Greek tourism decision-makers to create an official nude beach on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes.

Greek Resorts Shine at World Golf Awards 2014

Two Greek resorts were among the winners of the 1st annual World Golf Awards that took place recently at Conrad Algarve in Portugal.

Heraklion Port Authority Awarded for Best Practices in Greece Event Launch

Crete’s Heraklion Port Authority was awarded for its public management at this year’s "Disrupt, Startup, ScaleUP" conference held at the Athens Concert Hall on 15-16 November, officially launching Global Entrepreneurship Week.

ATPI Group Acquires Griffin Travel

Global travel management and events company ATPI Group recently announced the purchase of international travel company Griffin, for an undisclosed sum.

Alitalia and Etihad Airways Receive Merger Clearance from European Commission

Alitalia and Etihad Airways have confirmed that they have received merger clearance from the European Commission under EU Regulation No. 139/2004.

Greek Hotels Grande Bretagne and King George “Ride” to Support UNICEF

Athens-based hotels Grande Bretagne and King George recently organized the 2nd Bike Ride, Road to Awareness – Athens 2014 to raise money for UNICEF until the end of December 2014.

Athens Ledra Hotel Opens the Crystal Lounge with a Revamped Menu

The renovated Crystal Lounge restaurant of the Athens Ledra Hotel has opened its doors and is offering a touch of Italian flair to Athenians and visitors to the Greek capital.