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Greek Hoteliers Seeking Ways to Offset ‘Stayover Tax’

The Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) is negotiating package deals for 2018 with tour operators in efforts to find ways to offset a new levy that will be charged on Greek accommodation units as of 2018.

New Shipping Minister Vows to Get Greek Waterways Out of the Rut

Newly appointed Shipping and Island Policy Minister Panagiotis Kouroumblis has set speeding up the licensing procedures for Greece’s pending waterway network as a leading priority upon taking office earlier this month.

Lufthansa Cancels 876 Flights on November 23 Due to Pilots’ Strike

German airline Lufthansa announced that it has cancelled 876 of its flights scheduled for Wednesday ahead of a planned 24-hour strike by the carrier's pilots.

Volotea Announces New Athens-Genoa Connection

Spanish carrier Volotea has announced that it will launch a new Athens-Genoa connection, which will start in summer 2017.

Celestyal Cruises Brings Social Causes, Sustainability Efforts on Board

True to its ever-growing focus on social responsibility and sustainability, Celestyal Cruises announced another year of intense activity including educational, maritime training and community programs.

Air France-KLM Strengthens Partnership with Copa Airlines

Air France and Copa Airlines recently announced a new codeshare agreement on five routes operated by the Panamanian airline.

Condé Nast Traveler Readers Applaud Hotels Grande Bretagne and King George

The Hotel Grande Bretagne has been included once again among the best hotels in the world, according to the latest “Readers’ Choice Awards” of the Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The King George Hotel is also an honoree on the 2016 list for the first time.

‘Asteroupoli’ Christmas Village Opens its Doors in Ioannina

Asteroupoli, Greece's largest Christmas Village in Ioannina, will open its doors on Wednesday, November 23.

Astir Palace Marks End of An Era with Barak Obama Athens Stay

US President Barak Obama was just one more VIP added to the long list of “very important” guests of the legendary Astir Palace located along the Athenian Riviera.

Greek Team ‘Skyros 2016’ Honored for Climate Change Video in Global Competition

Greek team Skyros 2016 won the People's Choice Award in the Film4Climate Global Video Competition and was honored at an official awards event at the COP 22 climate summit in Marrakech, Morocco, on November 13.

Περισσότερες από 200 εταιρείες & ταξιδιωτικά γραφεία στο 4ο BTPF

Το 4ο Business Travel Professionals Forum (BTPF 2016), η μεγαλύτερη B2B συνάντηση των επαγγελματιών του τουρισμού στην Ελλάδα, θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 24-25 Νοεμβρίου στην Αθήνα.

Συμβουλές για Boutique ξενοδόχους στο Boutique Hospitality Conference

Πέντε εξαιρετικοί διεθνείς hospitality experts μοιράστηκαν βέλτιστες πρακτικές boutique φιλοξενίας με Έλληνες ξενοδόχους στο Boutique Hospitality Conference, που πραγματοποιήθηκε πρόσφατα...