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World Travel Monitor Urges Solutions for Overtourism

Experts who gathered in Pisa, Italy, for the 25th World Travel Monitor Forum agreed that the tourism industry must draw up new strategies to manage overtourism.

Greek Hotel Investments Set to Go Full Steam Ahead

Eight billion euros worth of hotel investments will be materializing in the coming years in Greece, on the back of soaring tourism arrivals.

Greek Ministry to Extend Marine Areas Under Natura Protection

The Greek environment ministry announced that it would be increasing the total area of designated marine Natura sites from 6 percent to 22 percent.

CLIA: Higher Demand for Cruise Travel, More Ships in 2018

More travelers will be taking to the seas for recreation in 2018 with more ships hitting the waters to meet the demand, according to a report by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Five Greek Islands to Keep Special Tax Status Until June 30, 2018

The five Aegean islands that have received the main burden of refugee flows in Greece, will maintain their special tax status for another six months.

UNWTO, European Commission Focus on Significance of Tourism Satellite Accounts

The UNWTO and European Commission recently addressed the significance of the Tourism Satellite Accounts to measure the economic impact of the sector in Europe.

Trivago: Rome, Bansko, Thessaloniki Top New Year Destinations for Greeks

Rome, Bansko and Thessaloniki top the preferences of Greek travelers for the New Year holidays, according to data released by trivago.

Ryanair Adds Mykonos-Bologna Service to Summer 2018 Schedule

Ryanair plans in March to add a new route connecting Mykonos to Bologna that will run twice weekly as part of its summer 2018 schedule.

Christmas and New Year Events at Divani Collection Hotels

The Divani Collection Hotels group is inviting all to experience the Christmas and New Year magic at its hotels in Athens, Meteora and Larissa.

Amadeus Technology Makes Eurowings’ Fares, Ancillaries Available to Travel Agents

Amadeus and Eurowings are expanding their partnership, as the airline will add light ticketing, an XML connectivity, to its capabilities in the Amadeus system.

Turkish Airlines Receives First Boeing 777 Freighter

Turkish Airlines recently had a Boeing 777 Freighter delivered, which is the first of two 777 Freighters the carrier has on order for this year.

ΕΠΑνΕΚ: Ξεκίνησε η υποβολή αιτήσεων χρηματοδότησης για την ίδρυση τουριστικών ΜμΕ

Ξεκίνησε η υποβολή αιτήσεων χρηματοδότησης για τη δράση του ΕΠΑνΕΚ, «Ενίσχυση της Ίδρυσης και Λειτουργίας Νέων Τουριστικών Μικρομεσαίων Επιχειρήσεων».