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WTTC: Global Travel & Tourism will Grow 3.5% in 2015

The global Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to grow by 3.5 percent during 2015, representing strong growth despite numerous challenges that have already taken place this year, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said on Wednesday.

Russia-Turkey Tensions to Take Toll on Tourism

All Russian citizens are being summoned to return home as the country’s parliament examines the possibility of suspending all air traffic to Turkey, after a Russian bomber was downed by a Turkish F-16 fighter jet near the Turkish-Syrian border on Tuesday.

Philoxenia 2015 Wrap Up – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

Among the largest sector events in Greece, the Philoxenia - Hotelia - Polis fairs this year jointly held on November 12-15 in Thessaloniki, won over the crowds, reporting a 17 percent increase in participation for 2015 with the number of foreign buyers up by 39 percent for...

Workshop Paves Way for German Interest in Greek Isle Energy Projects

Smart grid applications, infrastructure for electric vehicles, municipal lighting and electricity storage technologies were the focus of a workshop held earlier this month exploring the viability of energy projects on the Greek islands.

TUI Germany to Expand, Offer Cheaper Rates, New Greek Destinations

In efforts to win back its share of the German market, TUI Germany announced the launch this week of a far-reaching strategy which will include a massive expansion of its hotel program, rate reductions and a more focused TUIfly flight schedule for the summer of 2016.

Easyjet to Launch Routes from Rhodes, Mykonos to European Cities in 2016

Low-cost carrier EasyJet on Tuesday announced the addition of three new routes connecting the Greek islands of Rhodes and Mykonos to European cities as of next summer.

Tourism Awards 2016: Entries Open!

Entries to the Tourism Awards 2016, presented by Boussias Communications and Hotel & Restaurant magazine and acknowledging best practices in travel, hospitality and leisure across Greece, are now open.

WebHotelier to Show Hoteliers how to Boost Direct Sales @ 100% Hotel Show

Various techniques on how hoteliers can increase their direct sales will be presented by WebHotelier during a workshop to be held this Saturday, November 28, as part of the 100% Hotel Show.

Tenor Mario Frangoulis Takes his ‘Tales of Christmas’ to London for a Cause

Celebrated Greek tenor Mario Frangoulis will be taking the stage for a good cause on December 23, for a Christmas charity event to take place at London’s Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel.

Athens Conference to Explore How Museums Can Function as ‘Change Agents’ in Society

Museum and cultural professionals from Greece, the U.S. and the UK will attend the 5th Museum Day-Conference at the Benaki Museum Pireos Street Annexe in Athens on Thursday, November 26, to examine how museums, cultural entities and initiatives can engage with diverse audiences...

AEGEAN Provides Easier Way to Manage Your Bookings

Greek carrier AEGEAN on Tuesday introduced the new service “My Bookings”, which allows users to save all upcoming bookings and view them easily under one section.