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Lufthansa to Cancel 1,000 Flights on Wednesday as Pilots Extend Strike Action

The Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union has announced that it will continue its strike action on Wednesday, September 9, affecting Lufthansa short- and medium-haul services from Germany.

#LifeOnIos Project: Introducing a New Destination Marketing Concept – Interview with Simon Lewis of Travel Concept Solution

Simon Lewis, the founder of marketing agency Travel Concept Solution, talks to GTP about the promotional and rebranding campaign #LifeOnIos that took social media by storm in July and gives his opinion on where the Greek travel industry needs to improve.

100% Hotel Show Sets Sights on Further Tourism Growth

Hoteliers, entrepreneurs and international tourism professionals will have the chance to talk tourism at this year’s 100% Hotel Show, to take place on November 27-30 at the MEC exhibition center in Peania, eastern Attica.

Mideast Once Again Crowned ‘Greece’s Leading DMC’ at World Travel Awards

Mideast Travel was elected “Greece’s Leading Destination Management Company” at the 22nd World Travel Awards held recently in Sardinia, Italy.

Syros Gears Up for 1st City Trail Race

Syros is gearing up for the first edition of its city trail running race, an important athletic event for the Greek island for professional and amateur runners.

Hard Rock Athens Brings Superstar Fashion to Town

Ever wanted to see Jimi Hendrix’ intricate jackets, the Beatles’ chic suits or the extravagant costumes sported by Lady Gaga? Well Hard Rock Cafe Athens is pleased to welcome “Hard Rock Couture” to town.

The Greek Islands are Voted ‘World’s Best’ in Condé Nast Traveller Awards

The Greek islands were announced as this year's best in the world at the annual Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards.

Lufthansa Pilot Union Announces Strike Action

Lufthansa's pilot union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) has announced an all-day strike on Tuesday, 8 September, that will affect long-haul passenger flights out of Germany.

Greece Refugee Crisis Raises Awareness, Attracts Help

The ongoing influx of refugees and migrants to many of the Greek islands this summer is not only raising awareness to the predicament of hundreds of people fleeing conflict but is also attracting the interest of everyone from nurses and billionaires who wish to lend a helping hand.

Ancient Olympia Highlighted as Major Tourist Attraction in Greece

The importance of Ancient Olympia as a major tourist attraction in Greece was among the main topics discussed in a meeting between Greek interim Alternate Tourism Minister Alkistis Protopsalti and Western Greece Regional Governor Apostolos Katsifaras.

HotelBrain Named Europe’s Leading Hotel Management Company

Greece's HotelBrain claimed the title of Europe's Leading Hotel Management Company at the 22nd World Travel Awards held on Saturday in Sardinia, Italy.

Caribbean Airlines Selects Amadeus to Upgrade its Passenger Service System

Caribbean Airlines has selected Amadeus as the provider to upgrade its Passenger Service System.

WWF Greece: #SaveGreekNature Now!

Greece’s natural beauty, its rivers, mountains and seas, are at the center of a crowdfunding for nature campaign organized by WWF Greece titled #SaveGreekNature.

Athens Flying Week Shoots for the Sky

Dozens of aircraft and jets - solo or in formation - will be soaring the Athenian skies on September 12-13, for this year’s Athens Flying Week, with an air show full of impressive stunts that are bound to keep both young and old on the edge of their seats.

Greek Film ‘Xenia’ Goes to the Oscars

The Greek film "Xenia" has been nominated for an Oscar at the 88th Annual Academy Awards.

SEV: Tourist Traffic Offsets Losses in Retail Trade in Greece

Tourist traffic to Greece offset losses in retail trade, which were a direct result of the political instability in June, according to the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV).

SkyGreece Saga Continues, Bankruptcy Looms

Declaring bankruptcy appears to be SkyGreece’s next step according to media reports.

‘Navarino Challenge’ 2015 Coming Up!

The “Navarino Challenge” will welcome people of all ages from Greece and abroad on September 11-13 with an enriched schedule of sports and entertainment.

Thessaloniki Trade Fair Turns 80, Kicks Off in Grand Style

The 80th Thessaloniki International Trade Fair (TIF) will run until September 13 at the city’s International Exhibition Center (Helexpo), with over 1,000 exhibitors from 13 countries.

WTM London to Help Hotels Profit from Upmarket Family Travel

World Travel Market London 2015 has linked up with Worldwide Kids Company to host a seminar giving hotels and resorts detailed advice on how to appeal to high-spending families.