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Western Union Reactivates ‘Direct to Bank’ Service to Greece

Western Union reactivated its "Direct to Bank" service to Greece, allowing customers to receive funds into their bank accounts from family or loved ones from 31 countries across North America, Europe, CIS and Asia Pacific.

Anemomylos: A Romantic Getaway on the Island of Syros

True to the architectural traditions of Syros, Anemomylos is an old windmill that has been renovated into a three-level pension offering a unique experience of Cycladic culture and breath-taking views of the Aegean.

AEGEAN Announces 30,000 Domestic Seats on Offer

Aegean Airlines on Wednesday announced an offer of 30,000 seats for domestic flights, aiming to allow more passengers to travel to their favourite destinations in Greece.

Κοινωνικοί Εταίροι: Έκκληση στον Πρωθυπουργό για παραμονή στο ευρώ

Έκκληση στον Πρωθυπουργό Αλέξη Τσίπρα και στις πολιτικές δυνάμεις του τόπου να τηρήσουν την υπόσχεσή τους για παραμονή της Ελλάδας στο ευρώ, απευθύνουν με κοινή δήλωση τους οι πέντε κοινωνικοί εταίροι των επιχειρηματικών φορέων, η ΕΣΕΕ, η ΓΣΕΒΕΕ, ο ΣΕΒ, ο ΣΕΤΕ κ...

Airlines Stop Selling Tickets Temporarily Via Greek Travel Agents

A number of international airlines have announced that they are temporarily withdrawing the BSP ticketing authority for all travel agents in Greece due to the political instability and financial situation in the country.

Thomas Cook: Tourists are Enjoying Holidays ‘Without Disruption’ in Greece

British tour operator Thomas Cook said on Monday that its feedback from its team and returning holidaymakers on Greece has been that it is business as usual in the Greek resorts, with customers continuing to enjoy their holidays without disruption.

Lufthansa Temporarily Changes Payment Method for Greek Travel Agents

As of Wednesday, July 8, Greek travel agents will be required to only use credit cards when making payments in the BSP to Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines.

Athens Airport Breaks Traffic Record with 8m Passengers in 1st Half

Some 8 million travelers went through Athens International Airport gates in the first six months of the year, breaking all records to date.

SETE on CNBC: ‘We Believe in the Euro’

Alexandros Lamnidis, general manager of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), told CNBC on Tuesday that SETE wants Greece to remain a member of the currency union.

British Ambassador: All is Well Οn the Greek Islands

There are no reports from tour operators to suggest that there are disruptions to services on the Greek islands, British Ambassador to Greece John Rittmer said in a statement on Tuesday.

Zakynthos Welcomes Increased Travel Traffic for June

Tourist traffic to the Ionian island of Zakynthos recorded a modest rise, up by 5.01 percent for June, compared to the same period in 2014, marking an overall 4.12 percent increase for the first six months of the year.

Pelion’s Hotel Des Roses Launches Eco Activities for All

Nestled in the fishing village of Platanias, southern Pelion, Hotel Des Roses invites restless travelers to participate in three new alternative tourism programs this summer.

UNWTO and Amadeus Join Forces to Strengthen Technology in Tourism

The UNWTO and Amadeus have joined forces and signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance the use of innovative technology in tourism in areas such as education and multi-modality.

EU to End Roaming Charges By June 2017

Roaming charges will cease to exist in the European Union as of June 15, 2017, according to a recent agreement between the European Parliament and the Council.

Greek Referendum Toll on Tourism in the Spotlight

The Greek tourism sector is calling on all professionals to remain collected and optimistic as they look for ways to save the season, following a week of closed banks, negative media coverage and a referendum calling for no more stringent austerity measures imposed from abroad.

IMF Releases Statement on Greece

Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made a statement on Monday, one day after a 'no' vote in a Greek bailout referendum.

DRV: German Tourists Not Changing Travel Plans to Greece

German tourists are still opting for Greece, the German Travel Association (DRV) said in an announcement on Monday.

Tourists Turn a Blind Eye to Greek Crisis, Still Pick Greece

The Greek referendum on Sunday may have led to political turmoil in the EU but travelers are still coming to Greek shores with the number of British tourists seen as rising.

ABTA Update: ‘Business as Usual’ in Greece

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) on Monday said that it is "business as usual" in the resorts in Greece and that bars, shops and restaurants are adequately supplied and open as usual.

German Press Dismayed With Greece’s ‘No’

The German press was not happy with Greece’s referendum result on Sunday, when a massive 61.31 percent voted against the stringent austerity measures demanded by the country’s international lenders.