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LOT’s Inaugural Flight from Athens to Warsaw takes off

LOT Polish Airlines' first plane from Athens to Warsaw operated its inauguration flight on Thursday.

Central Greece Travels to Athens, ‘Greets’ Metro Commuters

The Region of Central Greece has launched a promotional campaign in the Greek capital and is inviting commuters of the Athens Metro to visit one of its destinations.

Ryanair Announces Traffic Growth of 28% in February

Irish airline Ryanair has reported a year-on-year passenger rise of 28 percent in February.

Vista Events Wins M&IT ‘Best DMC’ Award for 10th Time in a Row

Greek company Vista Events won the M&IT Industry Award for "Best Destination Management Company (DMC)" for the tenth continuous year at the annual Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards 2016 held recently in London.

Greece Hotel Units in the Red

Greek hotel owners seem to be unable to pay back the loans they've taken out, according to Bank of Greece (BoG) deputy governor Theodore Mitrakos. Out of a total of 7.6 billion euros in loans granted to tourist accommodations, approximately half (49.8 percent) have been recorded...

Google to ‘Grow Greek Tourism Online’ in 30 Destinations

Google is aiming this year to educate over 30,000 Greek tourism professionals on the sales potential of the Internet through its ambitious Grow Greek Tourism Online initiative.

Mouzenidis Group Moscow Meet Brings Greece Closer to Russia

More than 700 tour operators from across Russia participated in the Mouzenidis Group’s 1st Business Forum 2016 held at the Renaissance Monarch Center in Moscow on Tuesday, which cast the spotlight on Greece and its tourism offerings this summer.

UNWTO Activities at ITB Berlin 2016 to Focus on the Silk Road and Child Protection

On the 50th anniversary of ITB Berlin, UNWTO’s activities at the fair will focus on the development of the Silk Road and the World Tourism Network on Child Protection. ITB 2016 will take place on 9-13 March.

Athens Carnival Celebrations at Syntagma Square

Marking the last week of meat before Lent and the beginning of carnival season (Apokria), the City of Athens invites young and old to four days of food and fun beginning at 6pm on Ash Thursday, March 3, at Syntagma Square.

New KLM Service Connects Travellers and Amsterdam Locals

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will soon offer travellers the opportunity to experience Amsterdam while socialising with a local.

Eurowings to Launch Service to Kavala

Eurowings will launch a new flight to Kavala, Greece, from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, as of April 30.

Sani Gourmet 2016 to Serve ‘Tastes of the Future’ by Top-notch Chefs

Some of the biggest new names in gastronomy are getting ready to show off their skills at the Sani Gourmet food festival in Halkidiki.

Ξεκίνησε η διαβούλευση για το “Έργο: Αθήνα 2020”

Ο δήμαρχος Αθηναίων κ. Γιώργος Καμίνης καλεί όλους, πολίτες και ομάδες πολιτών, φορείς και οργανισμούς, όσοι ζουν και δραστηριοποιούνται στην Αθήνα, να συμμε...

Νέο εταιρικό έντυπο για την Crist

Το νέο εταιρικό έντυπο της Crist περιλαμβάνει τις θεματικές ενότητες: Υπνοδωμάτιο – Μπάνιο – Τραπεζαρία - Υφάσματα διακόσμησης- Φινέτσα στο ιματισμό - SPA &...

Bank of Greece Gives Guidelines for Growth in Tourism

Innovative measures towards the modernization of existing structures and facilitation of travel such as simplified visa procedures, extending visiting hours at cultural and archaeological sites and extending the season can stimulate tourism demand, according to a report released...

Kountoura Talks Tourism with Foreign Ambassadors in Athens

Aiming to boost arrivals from new markets, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Tuesday held successive meetings in Athens with the ambassadors of the Czech Republic, Australia and India.

PwC: Greek Hotels Up for Sale but No Signs of Interest

The Greek hospitality investment market seems to be in hibernation with at least 225 hotels currently on offer but no signs of interest from potential buyers, a PwC report found.

Ellinair Reinstates Flights from Athens to Thessaloniki, Heraklion

Greek carrier Ellinair will be reinstating its flights between Athens and Thessaloniki as of March 22.

Destsetters Launches Travel Stores, a New Distribution Channel for Travel Agents

The innovative travel platform Destsetters has launched a brand new service for DMCs, Concierge Companies and Service Providers, which allows them to distribute their products to its dynamic targeted audiences.

Thomas Cook Group Airlines: Direct Flights to 16 Greek Destinations in Summer 2016

Thomas Cook Group Airlines will operate direct flights to 16 Greek and two Cypriot destinations from cities in Germany, Belgium and the UK, from April to the end of October, according to its flightplan for summer 2016.