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European Council Amends Schengen Area Entry/Exit System

The European Council has adopted a regulation amending the Schengen border code in relation to the entry-exit system.

Morgan Stanley Says Airbnb Momentum in US, Europe Slowing Down

Airbnb’s penetration rate in Europe and the US appears to be slowing down, according to Morgan Stanley’s annual AlphaWise survey.

Kourneta Covers Public Tourism Education Progress in Greece

The Tourism Ministry’s priorities for the strengthening of tourism education in Greece, were presented by the Secretary General of Tourism, Evridiki Kourneta.

New Terminal in the Works at Kefalonia Airport

Fraport Greece has announced that major works have launched for the development and upgrade of the "Anna Pollatou" airport on the island of Kefalonia.

Amphipolis Site Restoration Enters €1.5m EU Funding Program

Authorities have managed to secure 1.5 million euros in EU funding for the restoration, maintenance and promotion of the Kasta tomb at the Amphipolis site.

Mamidakis Foundation Sponsors European Tourism Meet Up

The G & A Mamidakis Foundation is sponsoring the European Meet Up, titled “Tourism: The wealth-producing industry of the Greek Economy”, to be held on November 28, in Athens.

Travelport Offers Technology Solutions to ‘My Holidays’

Travel commerce platform Travelport has entered into an agreement with My Holidays to provide the company with access to its travel content.

‘1st International Hospitality Forum’ in Athens to Focus on Latest Trends

The 1st International Hospitality Forum in Athens will explore the new environment that will be shaped in the future for hotels and hospitality services.

Για τουριστικές επιχειρήσεις: Η προθεσμία υποβολής αιτήματος για έκδοση ΑΕΠΟ λήγει στις 30 Νοεμβρίου

Οι υπόχρεες τουριστικές επιχειρήσεις καλούνται να προχωρήσουν στην κατάθεση αιτήματος για την έκδοση ΑΕΠΟ έως τις 30 Νοεμβρίου.

Athens’ Historic King George Hotel Goes to Lampsa SA

Eurobank has accepted the pre-emption right of Lampsa SA for the acquisition of the five-star King George Hotel for 43 million euros.

New Levy to Burden Watercraft Owners Docking in Greece

A levy to be imposed on all types of sea craft, the so-called recreational and day boat tax or TEPAI, will further burden marine tourism, sector professionals say.

SETE Announces ‘On Tour’ Tourism School Initiative

SETE has announced the launch of the 'On Tour' Tourism School, an initiative that will provide seminars to Greek tourism professionals, employees and students.

Minister Says Hellinikon Project Moving Ahead ‘One Step at a Time’

Development of the delayed multi-million-euro Hellinikon project is moving ahead “one step at a time", according to Deputy Economy Minister Stergios Pitsiorlas.

#StopThinkDiscuss: Luxury Travelers Seek Sustainable Practices and Comfort

Luxury travelers are more environmentally aware seeking hotels that are applying sustainable practices, according to the #StopThinkDiscuss - Bouteco Trend Report.

Hilton Athens’ ‘Byzantino’ Reveals New Menu by Chef George Kaperdas

The Byzantino Restaurant of the Hilton Athens hotel is introducing a new menu featuring Greek products and seasonal ingredients by chef George Kaperdas.

‘Travel Bloggers Greece’ to Participate in Xenia 2017 Expo

Travel Bloggers Greece will participate in the Xenia expo and is inviting professionals to discuss ways of promoting Greek destinations to markets abroad.

AccorHotels Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Everyday Heroes

Celebrating the group’s 50th anniversary, nearly 2,000 AccorHotels around the world recently opened their doors to everyday heroes of local communities.

TUI Reinforces Corporate Office EU Team in Brussels

TUI Group - currently present in 180 destinations - is reinforcing its management team in the Corporate Office EU in Brussels with two new executives.

Zagreb to Host 8th MCE Central & Eastern Europe Forum in February 2018

MICE professionals and event planners will meet in Zagreb during the 8th MCE Central & Eastern Europe Forum, which will be held between February 18-20, 2018.

SWISS Appoints André Blattmann to Board of Directors

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has appointed André Blattmann to its Board of Directors, who will take up his position on January 1, 2018.