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Etihad Airways Presented with Airline of the Year 2016 Award

Etihad Airways was recently presented with the coveted Airline of the Year 2016 award by the prestigious US-based aviation industry publication Air Transport World (ATW).

MoU to Bring New Era in Greece-Egypt Tourism Relations

Greece and Egypt will initiate a new era in tourism relations with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and her Egyptian counterpart, Hisham Zaazou.

Athenian Society Seeks Legal Recourse Over Parthenon Marbles

A local cultural group, the Athenian Society, has decided this week to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against Britain for its unwillingness to participate in mediation talks under the Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property...

HATTA Urges Farmers to Allow Traveling Students Through Roadblocks

The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) is calling on Greek farmers to show understanding and allow coaches carrying students on their annual school trips to pass through the roadblocks across national highways.

Pioneering Greeks – Father Antonios, Priest and Founder of “Arc of the World Foundation”

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Father Antonios, who has created the non profitable organization “Arc of the World” along with a group of volunteers.

Athens College Alumni Association Launches Initiative to Support Tourism Startups

The Culture, Events & Travel Club (CET) of the Athens College Alumni Association (SAKA) has launched the "CET Startup Talks" initiative which is aimed at introducing and supporting tourism startup companies in Greece.

Air Serbia Announces Athens-New York Special Fares

Air Serbia has announced special introductory fares on one-stop flights from Athens to New York via Belgrade.

British Airways, Iberia Select Travelport’s Airline Merchandising Technology

Travelport has announced new agreements with British Airways and Iberia that sees both airlines sign up for its airline merchandising solution, Travelport Rich Content and Branding.

New ‘Hands Free Hotelier’ Service for Greek Hotels Kicks Off

The “Hands Free Hotelier”, an innovative service aimed to make life easier for today’s hotelier by managing bookings, sales and online marketing, was officially launched during the recent HORECA expo in Athens.

BBC World Questions: Europe and Greece

The BBC is inviting members of the public to put questions about Greece and Europe to a panel of politicians and thinkers at the Athens edition of BBC World Questions.

Tourist Arrivals from Iran to Greece Expected to Soar in 2016

The number of visitors from Iran to Greece could soar to more than 20,000 this year if visa procedures are improved, Iranian travel agents said during the second Greek Tourism Workshop that took place recently in Tehran.

Bidding Process for Crete’s Kastelli Airport Extended to May 6

The bidding process for the Kastelli airport project in Heraklion, Crete, has been extended until May 6, Infrastructure Minister Christos Spirtzis announced this week, citing the “complexity”of the project.

LOT Polish Airlines to Launch Flights from Warsaw to Athens

LOT Polish Airlines will operate four flights per week between Athens and Warsaw starting March 2.

Evrytania Hoteliers Aim to Attract More Visitors from Israel

Aiming to boost arrivals from Israel to the mountainous region of Evrytania in central Greece, the area's hoteliers association recently participated in the recent International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) in Tel Aviv.

IATA Seminars in Athens by Mega Airlines Studies

Mega Airlines Studies has announced a series of international specialized seminars of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) which will take place in Athens.

Greek Tour Operator Suffers Damage after Arson Attack in Athens

The office of Greek tour operator Athens Tours Greece, located on the fourth floor of a building on Akadimias Street in central Athens, was severely damaged on Monday night as a result of an apparent arson attack against offices on the second floor.

Minoan’s Clout in Hellenic Seaways Grows

Aiming to boost its presence in the Aegean transportation sector by gaining a majority stake in Hellenic SeaWays (HSW), Greek shipping giant Minoan Lines acquired over 4.5 million euros, or 3.91 percent, of total share capital in HSW, which formerly belonged to Interamerican Group.

Travelport, Mobacar Agreement Offers More Car Rental Content for Travel Agencies

Travelport recently signed a new global deal with Mobacar, a ground transportation distribution platform which offers content from both global and regional transport providers.

Caribbean Airline LIAT Partners with Discover the World

Caribbean airline LIAT has launched a partnership with Discover the World in an aim to reach key offline markets.

Greek Youth Innovation Project ‘egg’ Invites Promising Ideas

Do you have an innovative business idea? Well than take it a step further by joining the 4th Egg: Enter - Grow - Go program which aims to support youth innovation and promote entrepreneurship.