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Digital Marketing Workshop Offers Thessaly Tourism Pros Know-how

Thessaly's tourism professionals had the chance to gain valuable insight into digital practices and the use of social media during a workshop recently held in Volos.

Ikaria’s Tourism Offerings to be Broadcast by British ITV Network

The island of Ikaria and its tourism offerings will be featured in an upcoming episode of “This Morning”, a popular TV show of the British network ITV.

Sani Resort Awarded as ‘Best European Hotel for Families’

The Sani Resort, located in Halkidiki in northern Greece, was recently named “Best European Hotel for Families” at the Family Traveller Awards 2017.

Alitalia Certified by IATA for Baggage Handling Operations

Alitalia has received the readiness certificate of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its baggage handling operations at the Rome Fiumicino hub.

Celebrity Cruises’ New Ship ‘Flora’ to Sail Galapagos Islands

Celebrity Cruises recently introduced “Flora”, a new vessel custom-designed that will start sailing to the Galapagos Islands in May 2019.

Greece-bound Travelers from Germany to Peak in 2018

Tour operators and sector professionals in Germany are forecasting a record year ahead with more German travelers choosing Greece for their holidays in 2018.

Peloponnese Seeks to Tap into Vast Tourism Potential

Ways of diversifying the tourism product of the Peloponnese were discussed during a workshop recently held within the 20th Development Forum / Money Show.

Airbnb Hosts in Greece will Have to Register their Property

Individuals in Greece interested in renting out their property for the short term through Airbnb-type platforms will have to enroll in a new electronic registry.

Greece’s Consumer Protection Body Tables New Trade Show Rules

Commercial and international trade fairs will be subject to new regulations, according to a bill drawn up by Greece’s Trade and Consumer Protection body.

Greece, Germany, EU to Meet Over Strict Airport Controls

The issue of passengers from Greece being subject to rigid security checks at German airports will be discussed between EU, Germany and Greece authorities.

Avis Hellas in Hands of Avis Europe – Turkey’s Otokoc

Avis Hellas will pass into the ownership of Avis Europe Holdings and Turkey’s Otokoc in a 318.1 million-euro deal, according to main shareholder Piraeus Bank.

Number of Certified Thermal Springs Rises in Greece

The Natural Thermal Resources Protection Committee in Greece recently certified two more thermal springs in the areas of Grevena and Fthiotida.

Tourism Awards 2018 Releases Entry Guidelines

New categories will be featured in the fifth edition of the Tourism Awards, with the deadline for entry submissions closing on January 26, 2018.

Greece’s ‘Kyrimai’ and ‘Allegory’ Win in Historic Hotels of Europe 2018 Awards

Two Greek hotels are among the eight luxury properties that were named winners of the sixth Historic Hotels of Europe 2018 Awards.

Creta Maris Renews ‘We Do Local’ Certification

The Creta Maris Beach Resort for the fourth year has received the “We Do Local” certification for its efforts to promote the local gastronomy and culture.

Egyptair Signs $6bn Deal for 45 New Aircraft

Egyptair, the national carrier of Egypt, has signed a deal for the purchase of 45 new aircraft worth a total of $6 billion.

‘Navarino Challenge Promotes all Virtues of Sports’ – Interview with Greek Boccia Athlete Grigoris Polychronidis

Paralympic Boccia Athlete Grigoris Polychronidis speaks of the connection between people and sports, achieved through the "Navarino Challenge" event.

100% Hotel Show 2017: Υψηλή αισθητική και εντυπωσιακή αύξηση των επισκεπτών

Με περισσότερους από 25.000 επισκέπτες, το 100% Hotel Show 2017 σημείωσε αύξηση που αγγίζει το 50% σε σχέση με την περσινή χρονιά.

Greece Teams Up with Cyprus and Egypt to Boost Cruise Tourism in East Med

A Protocol of Cooperation between Greece, Cyprus and Egypt that aims to strengthen cruise tourism in the Eastern Mediterranean was signed in Larnaca.

Tenders Launched for Alimos and Chios Marinas in Greece

Greece's state privatization fund has launched two separate international public tenders for concessions for the marinas in Alimos and on Chios.