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Virgin Atlantic Hosts Event for Greek Travel Agents in Athens

Greek travel agents were updated on the latest developments involving Virgin Atlantic Airways during a special event held recently at the Hard Rock Café in Athens.

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in All-spa Extravaganza at WTM London 2016

The Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, a leading spa resort in Greece and World Travel Award 2016 winner, will be among the spa specialists hosted in the Wellness Lounge of the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016, to showcase its product to the travel industry.

Spyrou Hotels Receives Praise from ‘The Smile of The Child’

The non-profit child welfare organization Smile of the Child recently honored Spyrou Hotels with a certificate of appreciation for supporting free dental examinations for students on the island of Skopelos.

Turkish Airlines Shows a Little Magic in New Inflight Safety Video

In order to enhance security and passenger protection during air transport operations, Turkish Airlines has launched a new inflight safety video, featuring filmmaker and social media phenomenon Zach King.

Oman Air Wins Title of Best Cargo Airline

Oman Air Cargo has been awarded “Best Cargo Airline for Valuable Goods – North and East” at the India Cargo Awards 2016 held recently in New Delhi.

Greece’s Tourism Ministry to Get Upgrade

The tourism ministry in Greece is set to be upgraded into an independent entity following two Presidential Decrees signed by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras recently believed to be paving the way for an upcoming government reshuffle.

IOBE: Greek Economic Mood Boost in October

Consumer confidence and improved services account for October’s bolstered economic sentiment (ESI) in Greece, a Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research (IOBE) survey recently showed.

Olympic Air to Fly Three Routes to Remote Greek Destinations

Olympic Air will serve three air routes to remote Greek destinations as of April 2017 and for four years: Athens - Milos, Athens - Naxos and Athens - Sitia.

Piraeus Port Big Bet for Cosco, Set to Invest €140m in 2017

Hong Kong-based shipping giant Cosco has slated 140 million euros for works to be completed in 2017 in efforts to make the port of Piraeus a major cruise and transhipment hub for travel and trade between Asia and Eastern Europe.

New Hotel Location Tool Brings Innovation to Greek Hotelier Industry

Destsetters, a popular online travel platform, has introduced a new web application, which helps travellers choose their hotel based on what’s around it and always in accordance with their personal travel interests.

Marbella Corfu Renovates for 2017, Tells WTM London

After five years of extensive refurbishment works, the five-star MarBella Corfu is ready to tell the world and will invite visitors to see for themselves during this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London.

South Aegean Region Aims to Impress at WTM London 2016

The South Aegean Region will once again give visitors to the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2016 a grand welcome once they reach the ExCeL Center entrance.

Air Transat Appoints Gold Star Aviation as New GSA in Greece

Air Transat, Canada’s leading holiday airline, has appointed Gold Star Aviation as its representative in Greece.

Thomas Cook Picks Kos to Open its Next ‘Casa Cook’ Hotel in Greece

Thomas Cook Group plc, a leading leisure travel company, has announced that it will open its second hotel in Greece under the Casa Cook brand in July 2017. The second Casa Cook hotel in Greece will open on the island of Kos.

Celestyal Named ‘Best Value Cruise Line of 2016’ by Cruise Critic

Celestyal Cruises has been recognized as the best value for money cruise line of 2016 by leading cruise reviews site Cruise Critic.

WTM London Announces ‘All-spa’ Line-up for Wellness Lounge

World Travel Market London is again hosting spa specialists in its Wellness Lounge, with 25 partners showcasing their product and – for the first time – a dedicated Wellness Speed Networking session.

Key Tourism Figures 2016: Elena Kountoura, Minister of Tourism

As we develop new thematic tourist products based on our country’s unique competitive advantages, we are more ready than ever to attract tourism 365 days a year.

Key Tourism Figures 2016: Gerasimos Zacharatos, Deputy Secretary General Tourism Ministry

Today we are supporting investments in tourism and are forming a targeted policy to reinforce infrastructure for tourism growth, we are creating a steady and friendly institutional framework for the field to develop.

Key Tourism Figures 2016: Georgios Kaminis, Mayor of Athens

We at the City of Athens invest in building brand awareness, innovation and creative thinking to achieve robust growth, employment opportunities, bringing in income and improving the lives of our residents whilst giving them a sense of ownership over all that is accomplished.

Key Tourism Figures 2016: Yannis Boutaris, Mayor of Thessaloniki

There is a great opportunity to create sustainable, valuable tourism attractions that will foster job growth and economic opportunity for years to come. We are ready to seize this opportunity.