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‘Respond on Demand’ B2B Thessaloniki Meet to Spur Tourism

Cooperation in tourism and travel will take center stage during the B2B Travel Event Thessaloniki 2017 to take place on March 27-28.

Sky Express Debuts GDS with Sabre to Reach Travel Agencies Across Greece

Sky Express has joined the Sabre global distribution system (GDS) to reach travel agencies across Greece.

Zela Aviation Strengthens Team with Appointment of Michael Assariotis

Zela Aviation has announced the appointment of Michael Assariotis to its team. Michael will focus on ACMI Activity as well as Aviation Consulting.

Hilton Athens Celebrates Earth Hour 2017

The Hilton Athens will once again participate in "Earth Hour", a global event organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Tales of Magic Carpets & Floating Bars Onboard ‘Celebrity Edge’

Celebrity Cruises has gone all out with its pride and joy, the Celebrity Edge, which is set to hit the seas on December 16, 2018.

Ryanair Announces New Winter Route from Athens to Poznan

Irish carrier Ryanair has announced a new winter route from Athens to Poznan, starting in October, with two weekly frequencies.

Kountoura Presents Greek Cruise Potential at Seatrade Meet in US

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura focused on the growth potential of cruise tourism to Greece at the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Florida.

Turkey Says EU Deals Hinge on Visa-Free Travel

Turkey says all EU agreements, including the migrant deal to stem migrant flows from entering Europe via Greece, will be called off if Turkish citizens do not get visa-free travel.

All-year Tourism, Innovation on Tziallas’ Commission Agenda

Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, Yiorgos Tziallas, recently met with senior officials from the European Commission in Brussels.

Sky Express to Operate Three New Exclusive Routes in Greece

Sky Express has announced that it will operate three new exclusive routes in Greece from April 1, 2017, until March 31, 2021.

Air Canada Powers New Online Shopping and Booking Experience with Amadeus Technology

Amadeus has partnered with Air Canada to offer travelers a more simple, better, quicker and accurate way to shop for a flight online.

Celestyal Cruises Announces New Season in the Aegean

Celestyal Cruises has announced its new season in the Aegean with new itineraries, new destinations and a new Celestyal Inclusive Experience.

GTA Focuses on Greek Beach Destinations, Sees Room Nights on Islands Surge

GTA, a distributor of accommodation and destination services, has seen business to Greece grow after focusing on beach destinations for the past 3 years.

Edible ‘Gifts from Greece’ to Tantalize NY’s James Beard Foundation

Five chefs from Mykonos and Rhodes will bring the tastes of Greece to the James Beard Foundation culinary arts organization in New York on Thursday.

Munich Airport’s Terminal 2 Honored as World’s Number One

Munich Airport's Terminal 2 was honored as the world's number one terminal in the 2017 Skytrax World Airport Awards. The airport was also voted the best in Europe.

Turkish Airlines Adds Two New Routes to Russian Flight Network

Turkish Airlines has announced that it will launch direct flights from Istanbul to Voronezh and Samara in Russia in April.

Moscow Citizens Mostly Traveled to Greece in 2016

Outbound travelers from Moscow mostly traveled to Greece in 2016, according to a report presented during the MITT 2017 exhibition in Russia.

Fraport to Take Over 14 Greek Airports Over Next Few Weeks

The transfer of management of 14 Greek airports to Fraport has once again been delayed although March 15 had been announced as the day of the take over.

Calls for Minoan Civilization, Spinalonga to be Named UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Crete is calling for the inclusion of Minoan Civilization and Spinalonga island on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

AHLA Study Says Airbnb Not Playing Fair

The bulk of Airbnb’s US revenue appears to be coming from whole-unit rentals, an American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) report said recently.