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‘Till Full Moon View’ Events at Cavo Olympo

Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort and Spa has announced its events schedule for all weekends until the beginning of July.

Air New Zealand Wins Triple at 2015 Skytrax Awards

Air New Zealand has been awarded "World’s Best Premium Economy Class", "Best Premium Economy Class airline seat" and "Best Premium Economy onboard catering" in this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards that took place on June 16 at the Paris Air Show.

ΚΕΠΚΑ: Τα δικαιώματά σας σε ξενοδοχεία, ενοικιαζόμενα δωμάτια και κάμπινγκ

Το Κέντρο Προστασίας Καταναλωτών (ΚΕ.Π.ΚΑ.) σας ενημερώνει για τα δικαιώματα σας για να αποφύγετε τυχόν προβλήματα κατά τη διαμονή σας σε ξενοδοχεία, ενοικιαζόμενα δωμ...

Chandris Group Enters Seaplane Market

Greek energy company NRG Trading House, a member of Chandris Group, has decided to invest in the seaplane market, which is currently under development in Greece.

NEL Lines Requests Second Chance to Service Cyclades Islands

A decision on whether or not the Maritime Company of Lesvos (NEL Lines) would be barred from running ferry services to the Cyclades islands has been postponed.

Hellenic Seaways Has Sights Set on Own Terminal at Piraeus Port

Greek coastal ferry operator Hellenic Seaways expressed its interest in operating out of its own terminal at the Port of Piraeus once its privatization is completed.

Fishermen Finally Free to Offer Tourists Taste of the Sea

Greek fishermen are finally seeing their profession expand thanks to amended legislation that allows them to use their boats to offer tourists fishing adventures or exploration trips.

New Signs Make Athens Walking Experience Easier

City activist group atenistas are placing signs throughout the historic center of Athens in efforts to make walking the Greek capital easier for residents and travelers.

Greece’s Best Hotels Honored at Hospitality Awards 2015

Hotels that stood out for innovative practices in the Greek hospitality sector were rewarded on Wednesday at the Hospitality Awards 2015 ceremony at the Ethniki Conference Center in Athens.

“Melina Mercouri Returns to Hydra”

The Fraternity of the Athenian Hydriots is paying tribute to the charismatic personality of Melina Mercouri to mark the 20th anniversary of her passing.

Acropolis Museum Celebrates Six Years with Impressive Samothrace Show

As part of celebrations for its sixth birthday, the Acropolis Museum will launch a series of exhibitions featuring archaeological treasures from small museums across Greece, with “Samothrace - The Mysteries of the Great Gods” launching the festivities on June 20.

IHU Offers Master’s Degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management

The Thessaloniki-based International Hellenic University (IHU) announced that it is now awarding an MSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management for those wishing to pursue a career or gain additional specialization in travel, tourism or related industries.

AEGEAN Named ‘Best Regional Airline in Europe’ Once Again in Annual Skytrax Awards

AEGEAN Airlines has once again been named "Best Regional Airline in Europe" in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards that took place on Tuesday at the Paris International Airshow.

Hoteliers Invited to Join Global Campaign to Keep Beaches Plastic-free

This year’s global 'Make Holidays Greener' campaign is calling on holidaymakers and the travel industry worldwide to help make beaches plastic-free this July.

Greek Business Associations Appeal to Prime Minister: Keep Greece in the Euro

The heads of Greece's business associations made a joint appeal to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday to keep the country in the euro in line with growth prospects.

ECTAA: Tourism Industry Needs Certainty About Upcoming VAT Reform in Greece

European tour operators and travel agents have called on the negotiating parties for the Greek bailout program to make a decision, without further delay, on the future VAT rates for tourism services in Greece.

What Does Greek Tourism Stand to Lose?

Negotiations between Greece and its international lenders are at a standstill and the tourism sector is on the edge waiting to see which measures will affect its future.

Kountoura Signs Protocol on Consumer/Tourist Protection

A protocol of cooperation to maximize the protection of the interests of Greek and foreign consumers in Greece was signed on Wednesday between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the public independent authority Hellenic Consumers Ombudsman and the European Consumer...

SETE Lays Groundwork for Central Macedonia Tourism Boost

In efforts to tune in to the increasing needs of its members, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) held its 3rd regional event on Tuesday, in the northern port city of Thessaloniki, and presented its comprehensive strategic marketing plan for the Central Macedonia Region.

Qatar Airways Wins Third Skytrax ‘Airline of Year’ Award

Qatar Airways was honored on Tuesday with three of the top aviation accolades at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, held at the Musée de l'Air et de l' Espace, Paris Air Show, winning Airline of the Year for a third time.