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ICAP Sees Greek Hotel Enterprises Gaining Ground

Hotel enterprises in Greece are seeing improved results for the year 2014, according to findings released recently by financial services company ICAP.

Traffic at Athens Int’l Airport Set to Break 20-year Record

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) is about to the break a two-decade record with experts estimating that more than 17 million passengers will have gone through its gates this year.

SETE’s 14th Tourism & Development Conference to be Held October 19-20 – Program

“Tourism: The Ark of Greek Economy” will be the theme of the 14th Tourism & Development Conference of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), which will take place on October 19-20 at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens.

Vernicos Steps in as OKE President

George Vernicos was elected president of the Economic and Social Council of Greece (OKE) for the 2015-2019 period.

The Future of Travel: Three Predictions that Came True

For the tenth consecutive year, Euromonitor International and World Travel Market London (WTM) are at the forefront of the travel industry, predicting future trends that will shape the industry in the annual WTM London Global Trends Report.

Choco Factory Museum in Athens Promises Sweet Delight

Touch ’n’ taste is the motto of the new Choco Factory Museum, which will make its way to Athens, next month following massive success in Thessaloniki.

‘Ledra Kai’ in Athens Opens its Doors this Winter with Asian and Polynesian Tastes

The Ledra Kai restaurant of the Athens Ledra Hotel has opened its doors once again for the winter season with a refreshed menu and promises the perfect dining experience.

WTTC: Travel and Tourism Sector Contributed €1.8 Trillion in 2014

Travel & Tourism in Europe generates more income than automotive manufacturing, chemicals manufacturing, banking, agriculture, and the mining sector, according to research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

On Your Marks… Athens Marathon Set for Action

The 33rd "Athens Marathon. The Authentic", to kick off on November 8, from the ancient site in Marathon, eastern Attica, has attracted more than 43,000 runners from across the globe ready to run the historic race.

Louvre OKs Replicas of ‘Nike of Samothrace’ in Greece

On the initiative of the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region, the Louvre Museum has agreed to allow the reproduction of one of its most popular exhibits: the Nike of Samothrace.

AEGEAN Reports Increase in Passengers Over First Nine Months

AEGEAN's passenger traffic recorded a significant increase in the first nine months of 2015.

‘Navarino Challenge’ Offers Exciting 360-degree Visual Experience

The “Navarino Challenge” team has released 360-degree virtual reality videos that bring back the unique moments experienced this year at Costa Navarino.

Aeroflot: Information for Passengers with Transaero Tickets Purchased through Agencies

Russian airline Aeroflot is notifying passengers who purchased Transaero tickets that they are entitled to refunds by the third-party agencies that originally sold the tickets.

Exploring the ‘World Beyond Global Disorder’ at Rhodes’ Aldemar Amilia Mare

Luxury resort Aldemar Amilia Mare, on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes, is hosting the 13th World Public Forum (WPF) “Dialogue of Civilizations” through to October 12.

Jennifer Aniston Wakes Up to Comfort and Luxury on Emirates

Emirates recently unveiled its highly anticipated television commercial featuring Hollywood actress, director and producer Jennifer Aniston.

The ‘Sharing Economy’ in Tourism Deprives Greece of Millions of Euros

The Greek economy misses out on taxes adding up to 350 million euros per year due to the operation of illegal tourism accommodation, according to a study presented on Thursday by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Alt. Minister Kountoura Presents Comprehensive Tourism Strategy

Supporting small- and medium-sized tourism enterprise and fostering team work between professionals of the sector through cooperatives, joint initiatives and united fronts, top the government’s agenda for the year ahead, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said in her...

ABTA Travel Meet at Costa Navarino Set to Kick Off on Monday

The UK’s largest travel association, ABTA is ready to talk tourism during this year’s convention to open in Greece, on Monday, October 12, at luxury resort Costa Navarino, in the southwest Peloponnese.

CAPA Awards: AIA’s Yiannis Paraschis Named ‘Airport Chief Executive of the Year’

Athens International Airport’s (AIA) CEO, Yiannis Paraschis, was honoured with the “CAPA Airport Chief Executive of the Year“ Award on Wednesday at the 2015 World Aviation Summit of CAPA in Helsinki, for his pioneering work at Athens Airport and his overall contribution to the...

World Leaders in Travel Take to the Stage at WTM

Influential movers and shakers in the travel industry will be at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 to debate key issues affecting the trade.