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Germany’s Fraport Expects Airport Deal with Greece to be Completed in Q4 2016

Greece's airport deal with Frankfurt-based Fraport is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the transport company's CEO, Dr. Stefan Schulte.

SNF Withdraws 3m euro Grant to National Museum of Contemporary Art Due to Delays

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) announced that it has withdrawn a three million euro grant to the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) due to failure to adhere to the given time schedule 18 months after the initial agreement in April 2014.

‘Speak AΘenian. Be an AΘenian’: New Campaign for Athens Coming Soon

A new campaign that will promote Athens internationally in 2016 will launch soon.

Amadeus Presents Emerging Traveler Trends to Greek Professionals

Some 200 Greek tourism and travel professionals recently had the opportunity to gain insight on emerging traveler trends based on key findings from the Amadeus Traveller Trend Observatory (ATTO).

WTM London Again Attracts 50,000 Participants

World Travel Market London 2015 was a phenomenally successful event surpassing the average attendance of the previous five events with the number of qualified buyers remaining at a record high.

AirAsia Slash Cost of Agency Bookings with eNett Virtual Account Numbers

eNett International and AirAsia have signed an agreement enabling agents to purchase AirAsia flights using Virtual Account Numbers (VANs) at significantly lower costs.

‘100% Hotel Show’ is Coming Up

The third edition of the 100% Hotel Show, the Greek exhibition addressed especially to hoteliers, will kick off this Friday at the MEC exhibition center. Visitors to the 100% Hotel Show will see...

Travel Channel Jonathan Phang’s ‘Gourmet Trains’ Make a Stop at the Divani Caravel in Athens

Renowned British TV chef Jonathan Phang has chosen the “Brown’s” restaurant at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens as his next stop on Monday, November 30, to offer exotic culinary experiences.

International Hellenic University Offers Post-Grad Tourism Studies

The Thessaloniki-based International Hellenic University (IHU) announced the launch earlier this month of its post-graduate studies program in Hospitality & Tourism Management.

Calls for Creativity and Harmony at Athens Biennale

True to the idea that art can make a difference, the 5th Athens Biennale kicked off this week with “Synapse 1”, a first in a series of events under the title “Omonoia” and inviting the city’s creative minds and hearts to join forces and transform the area into “a social...

Famed Lefkada Beach Vanishes After 6.1 Richter Temblor

The repeatedly awarded Egremni beach, known for its impressive rock formations and crystal clear waters, on the south-western coast of the Greek island of Lefkada, has apparently vanished following a 6.1 Richter earthquake which hit the Ionian isle on Tuesday, killing two people.

WTTC Calls for Governments to Better Coordinate Policy-making for Travel and Tourism

Governments that adopt a fully coordinated approach to the development of travel and tourism policies are the most successful in maximising the economic and social potential of the sector, according to a new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Greece Explores ways to Strengthen Tourism Ties with Indonesia

Greece and Indonesia can form tourism ties and cooperate in many sectors, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said on Wednesday during a meeting with a delegation of the Parliament of the Republic of Indonesia.

Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace Steps Up Presence at Philoxenia

Pushing for year-round tourism growth by tapping into local products, culinary traditions, cultural offerings and the beauty of its landscape, the Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace participated in this year’s Philoxenia travel fair held in Thessaloniki last week.

Cyprus Reveals New National Carrier: Tus Airways

Based at Larnaka international airport and founded in June this year, Cyprus’ new national carrier, Tus Airways, is set to take to the skies in the coming months.

Ryanair Announces New Athens to Dublin Route

Ryanair on Thursday announced a new route to Dublin from Athens as part of its expanded summer 2016 schedule for the Greek capital with 14 routes in total, including a new daily route to Berlin.

Greek Hotels Shine at European Hospitality Awards 2015

Greece's Amathus Beach Hotel and Grace Santorini were winners at the 6th edition of the European Hospitality Awards 2015 held last week at the Royal Garden Hotel in London.

KLM to Hold ‘Welcome Flights’ on New Boeing 787 Dreamliner this Sunday

On Sunday, November 22, KLM will operate three unique Welcome Flights on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner named "Sunflower".

Attica Group Issues 6th CSR Report

Attica Group announced recently that it has published its 6th Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report for the year 2014, presenting the group's performance on sustainable development.