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Report: Trends in WiFi, Social and Mobile at Europe’s Airports

To provide a snapshot of some of the ways that airports are communicating with their passengers, the European trade association for airports released the ACI EUROPE Digital Report 2014-2015.

Five Skeletons Found at Amphipolis Tomb in Greece

The Greek culture ministry revealed on Monday that archaeologists and researchers have discovered more than one skeleton in the Amphipolis tomb on Kasta Hill.

Greece Jan.-Sept. Tourism Income Rises by 11%, Arrivals Up by 20%

An increased number of international arrivals to Greece boosted tourism revenue for the first nine months of 2014 to 12 billion euros, the central bank said last week.

Crete and its Music: ‘A Family Affair’

The music and mountains of Crete take the spotlight in the latest film by Greek director Angeliki Aristomenopoulou, featuring the portrait of the legendary Xylouris family and their sacred bonds with the musical tradition of their homeland, released in Greece earlier this month.

TBG: A Mouthpiece for Greece-Based Travel Bloggers

Travel bloggers in Greece will now have a chance to join forces through Travel Bloggers Greece (TBG), launched on Sunday, in Athens.

CNN Recommends Sporades and Dodecanese Island Groups For Peaceful Holiday Cruises

CNN has included the Greek island groups of the Sporades and the Dodecanese among nine exclusive Mediterranean cruises for those who want to embark on a peaceful journey and avoid the crowds this summer.

Campaign Promotes Rhodes in Paris Metro Stations

The Greek island of Rhodes was the center of attention at 111 metro stations in Paris.

Spetses mini Marathon Crosses the Finish Line, Clinches European Business Award

Spetses mini Marathon founder and president Dr. Marina-Lyda Coutarelli was awarded National Champion RSM Entrepreneur of the Year at the European Business Awards (EBA) held in Athens on Thursday.

Gulf Air Increases Larnaca, Cyprus, Service

Effective from January 23, Gulf Air will increase its Bahrain – Larnaca service to six weekly services, consisting of three direct weekly operations and three weekly operations via Kuwait International Airport.

Amadeus-Worldpay Partnership Further Simplifies Travel Payments

Amadeus and Worldpay recently announced a global agreement to integrate Worldpay’s extensive payment services into the Amadeus Payment Platform (APP).

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού: Πέντε οι σκελετοί που βρέθηκαν στον τάφο της Αμφίπολης

Τα σκελετικά κατάλοιπα του ταφικού μνημείου, από τον λόφο Καστά Αμφίπολης αντιστοιχούν σε 550 περίπου οστά, θρυμματισμένα και ακέραια... Ο ελάχιστος αριθμός των ατόμων, που ταυτοποιήθηκαν από τα διαγνωστικά σκελετικά κατάλοιπα αντιστοιχεί σε πέντε άτομα, τέσσερα εκ των οπ...

Greece Tourism Arrivals Surge 15.4% in 2014, Kalamata Sees Biggest Increase

International visitor arrivals to Greece's main airports surged 15.4 percent to 14.5 million during the January-December 2014 period, according to processed data released by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Greek King Alexander the Great to ‘Watch Over’ Athens

A bronze statue of Greek king Alexander the Great will be erected in central Athens, after a decision by the Central Archaeological Council (KAS).

Faliro Delta Revamp Project Awaits Decision

The infrastructure ministry is expected to decide on the future of planned projects along the Faliro coast, which include the completion of the Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center, in the coming days.

Google Launches More Powerful Translate App, Introduces New ‘Travel Buddy’

Google recently updated the Translate app on Android and iOS that transforms a traveller's mobile device into an even more powerful translation tool.

Greece’s Association of Airline Representatives Honors Founding Members

The Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) recently honored its founding members at a ceremony that followed its first Board of Directors meeting of the year.

Larissa Launches Promo Team to Tap into its Tourist Potential

Promoting Larissa and the wider Thessaly region as a tourist destination topped the agenda of the municipality’s newly-launched tourist development and promotion committee, which convened for the first time on Thursday.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels to hold 4th General Assembly on Feb. 6

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will hold its 4th General Assembly on February 6 at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center during the 10th International Hotel, Restaurant and Cafe Show HORECA.

Crist to Showcase New Bed Linen Collection at HORECA

Crist, a leading company in the Greek textile sector since 1971, will present its 2015 bed linen collection, basic, premium and exclusive, at this year's 10th HORECA trade show.

Health Tourism Challenges in the Spotlight at IHTC Convention in Greece

The challenges and potential of health tourism will be the focus of the International Health Tourism Convention (IHTC) to take place in March 11-14 at the Royal Olympic Hotel in central Athens.