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AEGEAN Cancels Morning Flights to/from Istanbul on Wednesday, June 29

Greek carrier AEGEAN canceled morning flight from/to Istanbul due to the attack at Ataturk International Airport in Turkey.

Turkey: Suicide Bombers Hit Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, Several Killed and Injured

Explosions rocked Turkey’s largest airport, Istanbul Ataturk, on Tuesday night killing many people and injuring dozens.

Toll of Capital Controls in Greece a Year Later

Capital controls, which were implemented in the summer of 2015 amid Greek political havoc and eurozone uncertainty and restricted access to personal deposits, are still with us a year later.

Tilos 1st Greek Isle to Run on Renewable Energy

The Dodecanese island of Tilos will be the first in Greece and the Mediterranean to run completely on renewable energy as of May 2017.

Zakynthos’ Caretta Caretta Turtles Happier than Ever

The world's largest hard-shelled turtle, the endangered loggerhead, also known as the Caretta caretta, is enjoying a new lease on life on the Greek island of Zakynthos, which is one of its main nesting grounds.

Creta Maris Among 50 Best All Inclusive Resorts Worldwide

Creta Maris Beach Resort located in Hersonissos, Crete, has been named in the "Top 50 All Inclusive Resorts" in the world for 2016 by Hotels.com, a leading online accommodation booking website.

FVW Workshop 2016: Kos Hoteliers Get Ready to Strengthen Business Ties with German Tour Operators

Leading German tour operators will participate in the upcoming workshop of FVW, Germany’s leading trade magazine for tourism and business travel, to take place on the island of Kos.

Registration Open for WTM London 2016

World Travel Market London, the leading global event for the travel industry, has opened registration to the new-look three-day WTM London 2016, which will take place on November 7 – 9.

Crist: Επέκταση δραστηριοτήτων στο εξωτερικό

Την είσοδό της στην απαιτητική Ευρωπαϊκή αγορά πραγματοποίησε η Crist με την υπογραφή συμβολαίων συνεργασίας με ξενοδοχειακές μονάδες σε Ιταλία και Ελβετία.

SETE: Brexit Expected to Bring Changes in Greek Tourism

The United Kingdom's vote for Brexit creates new conditions for Greek tourism, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Piraeus Chamber Wary of Brexit Backlash on Greek Tourism, Trade

The dwindling rate of the British pound and the possibility of imposed customs duties may impact foreign trade between Greece and the UK, leading to a potential loss of some 2.3 billion euros and of 2 billion euros in tourism, the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PPCI)...

Hey Traveler, After UK EU Dropout Think About This…

Brexit and its repercussions is all over the news after last Thursday’s decision by UK voters to leave the EU behind and go it alone. But what can a traveler to much-loved London and other British destinations now expect?

PayPal, Data Insight: Russian Travelers Have a Soft Spot for Greece

It seems that Russian vacationers have a soft spot for Greece and the numbers are growing according to a recent online study by PayPal and Data Insight which bears this out with the number of Russian tourists visiting this summer expected to rise by up to 70 percent.

Celestyal Cruises and Aegean Miles+Bonus Join Forces

Celestyal Cruises and Miles+Bonus, the Aegean and Olympic Air loyalty program, recently announced their new loyalty program partnership to offer customers even more benefits and unique holiday opportunities.

Tinos Marble Trail Takes Runners through Time, Culture

Get ready to run the "Tinos Marble Trail: Exomeria" to take place on September 4 in and around the traditionally preserved village of Pyrgos on the Cycladic island of Tinos.

Greece’s Saronic Islands Welcome Chamber Music Festival for Sixth Year

The Saronic Chamber Music Festival, an annual meeting for an international ensemble of world-class musicians, is returning for the sixth year with concerts on the islands of Galatas, Spetses, Hydra, Poros, and for the first time, Kythera.

Porto Carras Scoops Five Wins at World Luxury Spa Awards 2016

Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki won five awards at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2016 held recently at the Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina in Switzerland.

‘Art by Heart’… for the Passionate on Show at Hydra

Making art means being close to the heart… and that’s what the “El Cuor no se Vende” show is all about at Hydra’s Historical Archives Museum from July 1 to August 31.

Greece: Last Minute Bookings May ‘Pay’ Brexit Price

The president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, expects last minute bookings to Greece to be affected from the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union.

Brexit: Travel and Tourism Legislation to Remain Unchanged for Now

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) said on Friday that travel to, from and within the EU and UK will not be affected in the short term. The statement came after Britain voted to leave the European Union in a referendum on June 23.