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Greek Parliament Passes New Civil Aviation Authority Bill

The Greek Parliament on Thursday approved a draft bill that brings changes to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Application Process for Greek Business Funding Opens on Oct. 12

Professionals and business owners in Greece seeking grants for their enterprises can apply for government funding under the new development law as of October 12.

SETE’s 15th Conference to Focus on the ‘Next Day’ for Greek Tourism

The 15th Tourism & Development Conference of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will focus on the "next day" for Greek tourism entrepreneurs and employees and underline the strategy the sector should follow in order to overcome the ever-increasing challenges in its effort to...

Greek Air Traffic Controllers Announce Strike Action

Greece’s air traffic controllers have announced that they will begin four 24-hour rolling strikes on Sunday in protest over a draft law regarding changes to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Tourism Minister Partners with Attica Governor to Promote Athens

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Attica Region Governor Rena Dourou on Thursday agreed on a closer cooperation for the strategic development and promotion of the tourist product of Athens and Attica.

Minister Kountoura Sees Cruise Tourism as Vital Force for Greece

Promoting Greece’s sea tourism options, including more Greek destinations in cruise itineraries, offering a wide variety of theme-related journeys and strengthening public-private partnerships (PPPs) are at the core of the tourism ministry’s agenda for the further reinforcement...

Mayors of Greek Islands Join Forces, Seek Solution to Ryanair’s Flight Cuts to Kos

The mayors of the islands of Kos, Kalymnos, Leros, Patmos and Nisyros have decided to join forces on how to deal with Ryanair's move to drop Kos from its 2017 summer schedule.

Aqua Vista Hotels Welcomes Two New Members to Portfolio

Global hotel management company Aqua Vista Hotels recently added two high-end properties under its growing portfolio: Amerisa Suites and Villa Dakoronia, both located on the island of Santorini.

GNTO Supports Sports Tourism Event ‘Santorini Experience 2016’

The “Santorini Experience” sports tourism event is being held this year under the auspices and support of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

AEGEAN Partners with Technology Provider Mozio

Aegean Airlines has partnered with technology provider Mozio to deliver efficient ground transportation services to passengers.

À Paris… in Athens at October Street Festival

It’s time to experience the best of Paris in Athens during the 4th Petit Paris d’ Atenes Festival, which kicks off on October 6 and runs through to October 16 across town.

Kos to Get Promotion Boost by Greek Tourism Ministry in 2017

The promotion of the Dodecanese island of Kos is a strategic priority for the Tourism Ministry in 2017, according to Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

ICAP: Greece’s Passenger Shipping Market Shrinking

Greece’s passenger shipping market is lagging behind, according to the latest research findings released by the Economic Research & Sectorial Studies department of consultants ICAP Group.

Seniors Make Up 20% of EU Tourism, Spend Less, Prefer Greece & Spain

The EU’s 65+ travelers account for one in five tourism nights, or 20 percent of the Union’s tourism activity but spend 20 percent less per day while on holiday, according to a Eurostat study released recently.

Kountoura Meets Ministry Tourism Educators to Set Priorities

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with the heads of the ministry’s vocational training facilities - known as IEK - to discuss issues affecting public studies in tourism and set the agenda for the future.

Halkidiki Tourism Body Learns from Zingst Example

The Halkidiki Tourism Organization recently visited the municipality of Zingst in Germany’s Vorpommern-Rügen district to learn more about an innovative local tourism initiative which has contributed to the extension of the tourist season there by four months.

Hainan Airlines Hosts Event for Greek Travel Agents in Athens

Leading Greek travel agents were updated on the latest developments involving China's Hainan Airlines during a recent event in Athens.

Etihad and TUI in Talks to Create European Leisure Airline

Etihad Aviation Group and TUI AG have confirmed they are in discussions to create a strong European leisure airline group, focused on point-to-point flying to connect key tourist markets.

Jennifer Aniston Makes a New Friend on Emirates

Hollywood actress, director and producer Jennifer Aniston makes a return to the Emirates A380, and makes a new friend, in a new global digital and TV advertising campaign for the airline.

Europe ‘Wonder Game’ Kicks Off to Promote Intra-EU Travel

To support the growth of intra-European travel and keep raising awareness about sustainable and diverse destinations that Europe offers, the second phase of the ‘Europe. Wonder is all around.’ campaign has launched with a brand new "Wonder Game".