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UIA Opens Ticket Sales for Kiev–Beijing Non-stop Scheduled Flights

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has opened ticket sales for the its new non-stop long-haul Kiev – Beijing – Kiev service, scheduled to launch on April 29.

British ‘Earlybirds’ Place Greece Among Most Popular Destinations for 2015

Based on early bookings of British holidaymakers, Greece is among the most popular destinations for the coming year, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) revealed today.

JustRide: New App Sets Athens’ Commuters Free from Cash

Athens' residents and tourists will be set free from scrambling for cash when buying tickets for the metro or bus as the Greek capital is the first city to benefit from "JustRide", the global partnership between MasterCard and Masabi.

Pacific World Index Ranks Greece Among Top Three Most Popular Europe Destinations

Greece has been listed among the top three most popular destinations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), in the Pacific World Destination Index for December 2014.

TUI Hellas Heraklion First Greek Travel Company to be Awarded Travelife Certificate

TUI Hellas in Heraklion, Crete, has become the first Greek travel company to be fully certified by Travelife – the international sustainability system for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies.

Attica Shows ‘Cultural Side’ at Austrian Tourism Expo

Aiming to establish itself as a favorite destination for Austrian tourists, the Region of Attica is presenting its cultural attractions and city break options at the Ferien-Messe tourism exhibition that kicked off today in Vienna.

BMI Report Sees Upsurge in Arrivals to Greece Between 2015 and 2018

With Greece estimated to have finally returned to economic growth in 2014, the outlook for 2015-2018 is looking relatively positive, according to Business Monitor International’s (BMI) Greece Q1 2015 Tourism Report.

Travelport Announces Agreement with New Airline Vistara

Travelport and Vistara, India’s newest full service carrier, today announced a long term distribution and merchandising agreement.

Kuoni Drops Out of Travel Market

One of Europe’s top five tour operators, Swiss-based Kuoni Travel Group, announced on Wednesday, that is seeking new owners for its tour operations, including Kuoni Travel UK, citing increasing challenges from changing market conditions.

The 10th HORECA Industry Show Set to Take Off

Foodservice, hospitality and tourism take center stage at this year’s 10th HORECA trade show to take place on February 6-9 at the Metropolitan Expo at Athens International Airport.

ITB 2015: Increase in International Travel Technology Exhibitors

Travel Technology has become one of the biggest and fastest-growing segments at leading travel trade show ITB Berlin, attracting exhibitors from all over the world. From 4 to 8 March 2015 over 170 companies, including around 30 newcomers, will be showcasing their innovations and...

Ernst & Young Report Warns Against Greece Hotel VAT Hike

A possible Value Added Tax (VAT) increase on hotels in Greece, from the current 6.5 percent to 13 percent, would be "catastrophic" for the country's economy and employment sector, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Rise in Number of Americans Planning to Visit Greece

More Americans are interested in traveling to Greece in 2015, the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism (HACT) said on Wednesday, adding however that US tour operators are on standby until the election period is over and the situation stabilizes.

E-Ticket System to Make Greek Ferry Travel Easier

Travelling by ferry will be easier thanks to a new e-ticket system to be launched in Greece in the coming months.

Austrian Airlines Expands Flight Service to Athens

As of April 29, Austria’s national airline will offer four additional night flights per week from Vienna to Athens and back.

Travel Trade Athens 2015 Set to Build Bridges, Boost Tourism

The 3rd Travel Trade Athens workshop, set for April 27, in the Greek capital, will again this year bring together tourism industry professionals with the aim to introduce the country’s offerings and promote the Greek experience.

Calling All Snow Lovers: Greece Celebrates World Snow Day on Jan.18

Snow Report: It’s all about fun and games in the snow on January 18, when three of Greece’s ski resorts join forces to celebrate World Snow Day.

Airbus Soars, Beats 2014 Targets, Aims for the Skies

Airbus surpassed its targets for 2014, with a record number of deliveries, the company said on Tuesday, ahead of the first commercial flight of its new A350 airliner expected this week.

SWISS Carries Over 16 Million Passengers in 2014

Swiss International Air Lines' annual passenger numbers exceeded 16 million for the first time last year.

Athens Airport and Art-Athina Partner for Six Exhibitions

Athens International Airport (AIA) is teaming up with the Art-Athina International Exhibition of Contemporary Art to host six special exhibitions throughout the year.