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Minister Kountoura Aims to Get Greece into World’s Top 5 Destinations

Pointing to Greece’s resilience in trying times and to tourism’s strong performance despite the shortcomings, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said the country can become one of the world’s top 5 destinations in terms of quality offerings and number of arrivals.

Greece May Face Schengen Suspension Due to Migrant Crisis

Greece has by mid-December to upgrade its refugee registering system and improve the conditions for migrants entering the country or it may have to face suspension from the Schengen passport-free zone for foot-dragging.

East Med Yacht Show 2016 to Spotlight ‘Destination Piraeus’

The Marina Zea in Piraeus is getting ready to hold the 15th East Med Yacht Show in 2016 and welcome international charter professionals, private yacht brokers and travel agents to give a broad display of over 60 Greek luxury crewed yachts for charter.

ASTA Says “Vague” Government Travel Warnings Hurt Industry

The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) expressed its concern on Tuesday that vague, generalized worldwide travel warnings that offer no country-specific details can be confusing to travelers and risk discouraging travel across the board.

AEGEAN, Olympic Air Flight Cancellations on Thursday, Dec 3

Flight cancellations have been announced by AEGEAN and Olympic Air for Thursday, December 3, due to the 4-hour work suspension of the civil aviation authority personnel (OSYPA) and the 24-hour strike announced by the Santorini Air Traffic Control Personnel.

AthensWas Hotel Offers Hospitality in True Style

It’s all about luxury, style and romance at the newly opened AthenWas Hotel, minutes away from Athens’ major attractions, including the Parthenon, the ancient Irodion Theatre and the Acropolis Museum.

Travel Massive Crete Takes Off, Announces First Event

Aiming to promote Crete as a unique tourism destination that is attractive during all four seasons, the newly-launched Travel Massive Crete chapter has announced its first event and theme for 2016.

Lookin’ a Lot Like Christmas at Athens Grande Bretagne & King George Hotels

It’s that time of the year again and the holiday festivities are in full swing at the city’s leading luxury hotels: the Grande Bretagne and its neighbor, the King George.

WTM London 2015 Events Sees a Record 18,000 Attendees

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015’s Conference and Event programme experienced a 6.2 percent increase smashing through the 18,000 barrier for the first time.

Ryanair Launches Court Action Against Google, eDreams

Low cost airline Ryanair has launched legal action against Google and online travel agency eDreams in a bid to stop the companies from "misleading" consumers by advertising non-existent fares.

Υπογραφή νέας συλλογικής σύμβασης εργασίας HATTA – Σωματείο Διπλωματούχων Ξεναγών Αθηνών

Υπογράφτηκε νέα Συλλογική Σύμβαση Εργασίας (ΣΣΕ) μεταξύ του Συνδέσμου των εν Ελλάδι Τουριστικών και Ταξιδιωτικών Γραφείων (ΗΑΤΤΑ) και του Σωματείου Διπλωματούχων Ξεναγών Αθηνών – Πει...