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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».

Lloyd’s List Ranks 14 Greek Shipping Tycoons Among World’s Top 100

Fourteen Greeks are among the 100 top influencers in the world’s shipping industry, as compiled by the eighth edition of Lloyd's List 100.

Alpha Bank: Tourism Driving Force of Greece’s Economy

Tourism is contributing greatly to Greece’s improved economic indicators in the nine-month period to September, Alpha Bank found in its weekly bulletin.

Kos, Lesvos Tourism Professionals Urge Gov’t to Scrap ‘Stayover’ Tax

Tourism professionals on the islands of Kos and Lesvos are calling on the government to scrap an imminent “stayover" tax.

Schengen Zone Airport Checks Legal, Biometric IDs a Requirement

European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos recently stated that Schengen zone checks were both legal and carried out in most countries regularly.

Etihad Donates School Supplies to Syrian Refugee Children in Greece

Etihad Aviation Group has donated school and home supplies to more than one thousand Syrian refugee children at the Ritsona refugee camp near Athens.

Athens to Host World Library and Information Congress in 2019

Athens in August 2019 will host the World Library and Information Congress, which is organized by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

Santo Maris Oia Named ‘Greece’s Best Resort Spa’ for 2017

The Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa on Santorini has been named “Greece’s Best Resort Spa” for 2017 at the prestigious “World Spa Awards”.

Greece to Host International Sandy Beach Symposium 2018

The 8th International Sandy Beach Symposium (ISBS) will take place between May 25-29, 2018, in Hersonissos on the island of Crete.

TUI Supervisory Board Announces New Chairman

Dieter Zetsche, currently chairman of the executive board of Daimler AG, has been appointed chairman of the TUI supervisory board.

Cebu Pacific Air Adds New ATR 72-600 Aircraft to Fleet

Cebu Pacific Air, a leading carrier in the Philippines, recently took delivery of a brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft, bringing its total fleet size to 62 planes.