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ANEK Lines Supports Actions for Greek Coastal Shipping Upgrade

ANEK Lines expressed its support to actions and initiatives that will improve and strengthen the future of coastal shipping in Greece during an event on “Designing the Coastal Shipping Network” held recently at the company’s conference center in Chania, Crete.

Innovation, Solutions, Know-how @ 100% Hotel Show in Greece

This year’s hotel market fair 100% Hotel Show, to kick off on November 25-28 at the MEC Peania, is all about innovation, solutions and know-how.

Blue Palace Resort Honored in Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards

The Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, on Crete, was honored in the Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards for the fourth consecutive year.

Mega Airlines Studies Announces Seminar on Housekeeping

Mega Airlines Studies will hold its annual seminar to help hospitality professionals take their housekeeping department to the next level.

Oman Air Wins ‘Signum Virtutis’ Seal of Excellence

Oman Air was recently awarded the Signum Virtutis, the seal of excellence, from the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2016.

Kountoura Looks to Attract More Tourists from the U.S. to Greece

Aiming to attract more tourists to Greece from the United States, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met and exchanged views with American political figures during her recent visit to Las Vegas to attend the sixth IMEX America trade show.

Greek Tourism Body Urges Investments in Infrastructure

In order for the Greek tourism sector to continue on its path to growth and remain competitive, investments in infrastructure amounting to 6.5 billion euros are required through to 2021, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Ministry to Fund Hub for the Promotion of Greek Culture, Creative Industries

Greece will allocate NSRF funds of 3.7 million euros for the creation of the so-called “Acropole Palace Creative Hub” in Athens to support entrepreneurship.

Four Out of Europe’s Top 10 Worst Airports are in Greece

Four out of the 10 airports in Europe voted as being the worst in 2016 are in Greece, according to travel site sleepinginairports.net.

Caldera Collection Hotel Group Adds Five Members to its Portfolio

The Caldera Collection hotel group has added five hotels to its growing roster of clients.

Greek Travel Professionals ‘Tour’ Lufthansa’s Hub Airports

Greek tourism and travel professionals recently got the "grand tour" of the hub airports of Lufthansa Group airlines at a special event held in Athens.

Syros Municipality Gets Thumbs Up for Green Record

The Municipality of Syros was recently awarded for its environmental record during the 6th European Business Awards for the Environment held at the Eugenides Foundation in Athens.

Air Astana Passengers Get Free Entrance to Kazakhstan’s World Expo 2017

Travellers flying on Air Astana to attend the World Expo in Kazakhstan in 2017, will receive free admission to the exhibition.

Greece Shows its Best at ‘IMEX America’ Meetings Industry Trade Show

While attending the sixth IMEX America in Las Vegas, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura promoted Greece's advantages as an ideal all year round destination that can host conferences, corporate meetings and events.

South Aegean Governor, Cosco Discuss Ways to ‘Save’ Cruise Tourism

In view of forecasts for a 30 percent drop in cruise tourism to Greece in 2017, South Aegean Governor George Hatzimarkos recently met with Cosco management at the Piraeus Port Authority, to discuss ways to address the issue.

Athens Hotel Association Signs Agreement to Promote Sustainable Tourism Practices

The Athens - Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) have signed a cooperation agreement to promote Greece's natural wealth and sustainable practices in tourism.

Athens Run Ready for Action this Sunday

The time has come for amateur and professional runners to hit the streets for the 30th Athens Run this Sunday.

Fashion Retail Giant ‘Forever 21’ to Hit Greece

LA-based apparel company Forever 21 is set to open its first shop in Athens in the first half of 2017 and plans to launch additional shops across Greece in the coming year.

Restaurant in Athens, Greece, among World’s Best by TripAdvisor

The Funky Gourmet restaurant in Athens, Greece, is among the world's best restaurants, according to travel reviews company TripAdvisor.

Alitalia Switches to New Sabre IT System

Alitalia has successfully completed a major IT system upgrade as all of the airline's reservations, check-in and critical airline operations were recently switched from Arco to global technology company, Sabre.