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Greece Eases Capital Controls, Now in Effect

In efforts to boost confidence in the country’s banking system, pave the way for new deposits and allow leeway for business transactions abroad, the Greek government has further relaxed capital controls.

Licensing Bill Thwarts Greece Waterway Network Progress

A new draft law covering license procedures, construction and operation of waterways in Greece is putting a damper on any waterway plans and projects currently underway, said leading investor Hellenic Seaplanes.

TEMES – Dogus Move Full Speed Ahead to Clinch Hilton Athens

Greek luxury resorts developer TEMES SA and Turkey’s Dogus Holdings seem likely to step in as the new owners of the Hilton Athens, after Alpha Bank said that it had selected the consortium as the preferred investor for the landmark establishment.

Jet Airways Comes Closer to Greek Travel Agents

There is plenty of demand for travel from India to Greece, Jet Airways' new Vice President Europe Continental & Americas Gilbert George said recently in Athens.

Porto Carras’ New Casino ‘Meliton Prive’ Now Open

Meliton Prive, the new luxurious venue of Casino Porto Carras at the five-star Meliton hotel, recently opened its doors, offering special VIP services for top players.

Entrada Welcomes Turkey’s Güntur Turizm to its Network

Entrada, a global central reservation and travel sales system, recently announced that Turkish company Güntur Turizm has joined its network.

Athens and Ancient Olympia to Star in Israel’s ‘Game Theory’ TV Documentary Series

The Panathenaic Stadium, the National Archaeological Museum and Ancient Olympia will appear on the Israeli version of the "Game Theory" documentary series.

Συνάντηση fedHATTA με ΟΑΕΕ για τα ασφαλιστικά θέματα των τουριστικών γραφείων

Συνάντηση με τη Διοίκηση του ΟΑΕΕ για τα ασφαλιστικά θέματα του ΤΑΝΤΠ-ΟΑΕΕ που ταλανίζουν τις επιχειρήσεις του κλάδου των τουριστικών γραφείων είχαν την Πέμπτη, 4 Αυγούστου, οι εκπρόσωποι της fedHATTA (Ομοσπονδία Ελληνικών Συνδέσμων Τουριστικών και Ταξι...

Greece Sees Increase in Last-minute Bookings in July

The performance of the Greek tourism industry in the first half of 2016 may have been sluggish but rising tides of last-minute bookings in July has raised hopes.

Ellinair Flight to Moscow Lands Safely in Thessaloniki after Technical Problem

An Ellinair B737-300 aircraft from Thessaloniki to Moscow made a forced landing at Macedonia Airport in Thessaloniki on Friday, August 5, at 16:02 local time. All passengers and crew evacuated safely.

Pilot Flights from Jordan to Rhodes in September

In efforts to expand the tourism season and attract new markets, the South Aegean Region is tapping into the Middle East with the launch of two direct flights on September 7 and 14 from Jordan to Rhodes as part of a pilot program set to be fully implemented in 2017.

Greece: Upward Battle for North Aegean Island Tourism

Regional authorities in the North Aegean region are expressing their concerns over the decreased numbers of tourists visiting the islands as a result of the ongoing influx of refugees there and the negative media coverage.

Celestyal Cruises Brings a Taste of the Rio Olympics Onboard

Always eager to promote Greece to travelers of more than 140 nationalities, Celestyal Cruises will be voyaging to the tune of the Rio Olympics on its August 5-19 cruise aiming to bring the ancient Greek spirit of the Games on board.

Mouzenidis Travel Ready to Break Guinness World Record for Largest Greek Salad

Mouzenidis Travel, a member of Mouzenidis Group, will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for "the largest Greek salad in the world" at Moscow’s Red Square on September 4.

Lufthansa Group Flies Athletes, Sports Equipment to Rio 2016 Olympics

Lufthansa, the official airline of the German Olympic team and co-partner of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), flew the German team to the Summer Olympics in Rio the Janeiro on August 1.

EGYPTAIR Announces Order for Nine Next-Generation 737-800s from Boeing

EGYPTAIR recently announced an order for nine Next-Generation 737-800s from Boeing. The deal is valued at $864 million at current list prices.

Etihad Airways Opens New Premium Lounge at LA Airport

Etihad Airways has officially opened its new First and Business Class Lounge within the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Ryanair Adds Extra Flights for ‘Santorini Experience’ Event in October: Athens-Santorini Seat Sale from Just €19.99

Ryanair, the official airline carrier of the “Santorini Experience” sports tourism event, on Friday announced that it will add 5 extra flights on its Athens - Santorini service on the 4th, 6th, 8th, 11th and 13th of October, allowing customers to choose from three daily flights...

Pioneering Greeks: Mission “Anthropos”, a NGO that Helps All

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Mission "Anthropos", a NGO that has human beings as its main mission, "regardless of where they live, what is their religion or the colour of their skin", as Ipatia Doussis-Anagnostopoulou, MD, founding member and head of the...

Capital Controls: Νέος οδηγός ερωτήσεων-απαντήσεων

Η Ελληνική Ενωση Τραπεζών απαντά σε 29 χρήσιμες ερωτήσεις σχετικά με τους περιορισμούς στην κίνηση κεφαλαίων, με αφορμή τη νέα χαλάρωση των capital controls.