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Air China’s Athens-Beijing Direct Flights Take Off

Air China's much-awaited first direct flight between Athens and Beijing landed at Athens International Airport (AIA) on Saturday, September 30, carrying over 200 passengers.

Athens Named Best Emerging Culture City of 2017

Athens was announced as the "Emerging Culture City of the Year" by the Leading Culture Destinations Awards, also known as the Oscars for Museums.

SETE: Road, Sea, Air Travel to Greece on the Rise

Incoming traffic to Greece by road, air and sea is increasing, paving the way for improved figures in 2017, according to the monthly bulletin of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

North Aegean Governor Urges Resolution of Turkish Sailing Restriction

North Aegean Governor Christiana Kalogirou is calling for immediate action in order for Turkey's ban on Greece-bound yachts, sailboats and ferries to be lifted.

‘Heineken Growth Makers’ Discuss Challenges and Opportunities in Greek Tourism

The latest trends in the Greek tourism sector and ways of achieving growth were discussed during the 2nd Heineken Growth Makers Night event held recently in Athens.

Draft Bill Prompts Greece Taxi Service to Launch Online Petition

The founder of "Beat" has launched an online campaign to stop the government from drafting a bill that would force taxi e-platforms and apps to operate as transport companies.

Greek Island Tourism Stakeholders Invited to Join S. Aegean Region Action Plan

South Aegean Region authorities are inviting local government bodies, municipalities and tourism professionals to join its promotional strategy.

Air France: New Airline ‘Joon’ to Start Flights in December 2017

Joon, Air France's "new generation travel experience", will start operations on December 1, 2017, to six destinations departing from Paris.

Athens Airport Receives ‘Fast Travel Gold Award’ by IATA

Athens Airport was awarded the “Fast Travel Gold Status” by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for adopting IATA's "Fast Travel" projects.

Spyrou Philoxenia Hosts Fam Trip on Skopelos for Leading Serbian Tour Operator

Representatives of Kon Tiki – Big Blue, a leading tour operators in Serbia, recently visited the island of Skopelos, during a fam trip hosted by Spyrou Philoxenia.

Azamara Club Cruises Expands Fleet with New Ship in 2018

Azamara Club Cruises, the subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises, is expanding its fleet with the delivery of a new ship in March 2018.

SWOT: Οι επαγγελματίες του τουρισμού δίνουν το παρόν στο 5o BTPF την 1η Νοεμβρίου 2017

Οι επαγγελματίες του τουρισμού δίνουν ραντεβού την 1η Νοεμβρίου στο 5ο Business Travel Professionals Forum, που διοργανώνει η SWOT |Simple Way Of Tourism.

WSPC to Hold Wine Tasting Event with Christian Moueix at the Electra Metropolis Athens

The Wine & Spirit Professional Center (WSPC) will hold a MasterClass vertical wine tasting session of the Château La Fleur-Pétrus with French winemaker Christian Moueix, in Athens.

Karystion Hotel Offers 3D Tour of its Premises

The Karystion Hotel in Karystos, Evia, is offering guests the chance to explore its advantageous position through a state-of-the-art 3D tour.

Sky Express to Fly Rhodes-Kos-Kalymnos-Leros-Astypalea Route

Greek airline Sky Express has announced that it will exclusively operate the Rhodes-Kos-Kalymnos-Leros-Astypalea route as of Monday, October 2.

Fedriades Delphi Hotel Launches New Website for B2B and Travelers

The Fedriades Delphi Hotel in Delphi has launched a new website for B2B relations and for travelers that want to explore the hotel, the location, the services and the facilities.

Butterfly Stories-Sea Side by Notos Restaurant: New Cooperation on Santorini

Food management and hospitality consultants Butterfly Stories has launched a cooperation with the Sea Side by Notos Restaurant on Santorini.

Greece Top Choice for French Travelers, 2018 Pre-bookings up by 10%

Greece is among the top three destination choices for French holidaymakers with the number of arrivals in 2017 up by 15 percent compared to 2016.

Greek Archaeological Council Postpones Decision, Hellinikon Project on Ice

The Hellinikon project is still in limbo after the Central Archaeological Council postponed its decision on whether the site has areas of archaeological importance.

Ionian Islands Getting Ready for ‘Even Better Tourism Year’ in 2018

The Greek islands of Corfu and Zakynthos will see a number of new flights from Swedish and German cities during the 2018 tourism season.