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Major Luxury Hotels to Set Up Shop at Athens’ Omonia Square

Properties on and around Athens' central Omonia Square have been slated for renovation or reconstruction in order to re-open as luxury hotels,

Regional Greek Airport Hand-over to Fraport Stalls

The transfer of management of 14 Greek airports to German transport company Fraport has been delayed with a potential due date set for mid-March.

Travel Receipts in Greece Drop 6.6% in Jan-Nov 2016

Travel receipts in Greece dropped 6.6 percent during January-November 2016, compared to the same period a year before, according to the Bank of Greece.

Air France Celebrates First Boeing 787 Flights with Customers

Air France recently celebrated the first flights of its Boeing 787 through four discovery trips around France and its legendary landmarks.

Piraeus Gallery Shows Shed Light on Refugee Ordeal

The trials and tribulations of refugee life take center stage at the Municipal Gallery of Piraeus with the opening of two photography shows on the subject.

Το 9ο Διεθνές Κινηματογραφικό Φεστιβάλ Λάρισας/Artfools ξεκινά στις 28 Φεβρουαρίου

Στη φιλόξενη πόλη της Λάρισας διοργανώνεται από 28 Φεβρουαρίου έως 5 Μαρτίου 2017 το 9ο Διεθνές Κινηματογραφικό Φεστιβάλ Λάρισας/Artfools.

UNWTO Begins the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

The UNWTO recently held an event in the El Pardo Palace in Madrid to celebrate the launch of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.

Greek Mayors Call for Decongestion of Islands from Refugees

In view of the tourism season, the mayors of Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos and Leros have requested the immediate decongestion of the islands from refugees.

Airport Data Reveals Strong German Traveler Interest in Greece

Data from Traveltainment Market Analytics has placed Greece among the top 10 emerging destinations for German travelers.

Car Rental Companies Improve Treatment of Consumers in the EU

People across the EU can now rent a car and be treated fairly, no matter where in the EU they rent a car, according to the European Commission.

Greece Among Countries with Most Booking.com 2016 Guest Review Awards

Over 12,400 accommodation properties in Greece delivered great experiences and were honored with Booking.com’s 2016 Guest Review Award.

Reward Offered for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

The Malaysian government is offering a reward to any private entity able to locate Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in March 2014 with 239 people on board.

Princess Cruises Orders Sixth ‘Royal’ Class Vessel

Princess Cruises has placed an order for its sixth ‘Royal’ class vessel. The 3,560-guest ship, as yet to be named, is expected for delivery in 2022.

Ermis Hotel at the Heart of Evros

Some two kilometers from the border, the Evros town of Didymoteicho, northeastern Greece, is home to the Ermis Hotel, offering visitors hospitality, quality and plenty of choice for exploration.

Blogtrotters 2017 to Showcase Greece as Sustainable Travel Destination

Digital influencer community Blogtrotters has dedicated 2017 to the promotion of Greece's successful sustainable tourism practices.

Greece to Cheer On Very Own Antetokounmpo at NBA All-Star Game

Greece’s very own Giannis Antetokounmpo will join DeMar DeRozan, Anthony Davis and Jimmy Butler for their debut as starters in the NBA All-Star 2017.

‘International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017’ Kicks Off

The International Year of Sustainable Tourism Development 2017 was officially opened during the 37th International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR in Madrid.

SETE: Greece 2016 Tourist Arrivals Break Record

Greek tourism is going strong, marking some 30 million tourist arrivals in 2016, according to tentative figures released by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Greece’s Refugee-flooded Island Mayors Call for Help

Mayors of Greek islands bearing the brunt of the ongoing refugee crisis, accompanied the EU Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Dimitris Avramopoulos, on his recent visit to Lesvos.

FS Italiane Now Owns Greek Railway Operator Trainose

Greek train operator Trainose was recently sold to Italian state railway group Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) Italiane for a sum of 45 million euros.