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Greece Gets Ready for Turkish President Erdogan Visit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be in Greece on Thursday and Friday and will meet with government officials to discuss a series of issues.

Athens Airport Sees Strong Increase in November 2017 Passenger Traffic

Athens International Airport's (AIA) passenger traffic in November presented a strong increase of 8.7 percent, reaching 1.45 million, compared to the same month in 2016.

Thessaloniki Hoteliers Team Up with Taxiway to Facilitate Transport of Guests

The Thessaloniki Hotels Association is joining forces with local taxi company Taxiway to make it easier for guests to organize their transport, save time and reduce travel costs.

FlightNetwork Places Two Greek Beaches Among World’s 50 Best

The Greek beaches of Navagio and Elafonissi are included among the world’s 50 best beaches, according to Canadian online travel website FlightNetwork.

Egypt Promoted as Tourism Destination to Greek Market

Egypt was promoted as an international tourism destination to the visitors that attended the recent “Philoxenia” exhibition in Thessaloniki.

Holiday Events and 1,000 Santas at ‘Asterocosmos’ Christmas Park in Thessaloniki

TIF-Helexpo is inviting children and adults to experience Christmas magic at the Asterocosmos park in Thessaloniki, which will open its doors on December 9.

TUI Group Honored for Health Management Program

TUI Group recently received the Corporate Health Award for its health management program, which is currently available to its employees in Germany.

SWISS Puts Passengers in Christmas Mood

Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) has lined up a number of specials and surprises on board its aircraft ahead of Christmas to get its customers in the festive mood.

Greece Moves Ahead with Rules for Airbnb-type Rentals

The rules property owners in Greece need to follow in order to legally rent out their homes or apartments for the short-term were officially made public.

Fraport Greece: Kos Airport to Get €30.5m Makeover

Fraport Greece will invest 30.5 million euros to develop Kos "Hippocrates" International Airport, according to the company's CEO, Alexander Zinel.

Egypt’s Electronic Visa Available for Greeks

Greece is among the countries that can now register online to obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) before traveling to Egypt.

Athens to Light Christmas Tree, Host 220 Festive Events

The holiday season in Athens will officially begin with the lighting of the Christmas tree at Syntagma Square on Tuesday, December 12.

Kountoura Meets with Hellenic Hoteliers Federation’s New Board of Directors

Issues that concern the Greek hospitality sector were discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the newly elected Board of Directors of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation (POX).

TUS Airways: New Direct Routes to Larnaca from Patra and Alexandroupoli

Cyprus-based TUS Airways has announced new direct routes to Larnaca from the cities of Patra and Alexandroupoli in Greece.

‘Wanderlust Greece’ Campaign to Reveal the ‘Secrets’ of Athens

Marketing Greece’s digital campaign "Wanderlust Greece" continues to explore the country and now intends to reveal the "secrets" of Athens.

Hotel Grande Bretagne Kicks Off Holiday Season

The Hotel Grande Bretagne celebrated the start of the holiday season with the lighting of its Christmas tree and the announcement of charity initiatives.

Start-up ‘Alternative Athens’ Awarded for Sustainable Tourism Practices

Alternative Athens, a start-up specializing in thematic tourism, is among the six winners of the Booking.com Booster Lab for Sustainable Tourism.

Στο ΦΕΚ η απόφαση για τις μισθώσεις τύπου Airbnb

Τις διαδικασίες βραχυχρόνιας μίσθωσης ακινήτων στο πλαίσιο της «οικονομίας του διαμοιρασμού» περιλαμβάνει το ΦΕΚ Β' 4232.

Bill Foresees New Casinos for Crete, Mykonos and Santorini

A new bill that foresees the granting of licenses for new casinos and the relocation of existing ones, has been put up for public consultation in Greece.

‘Atalanti Hills’ Tourism Project Goes to Greece’s Council of State

A draft Presidential Decree, concerning the 1.5-billion-euro tourism investment of Atalanti Hills, has been submitted to the Council of State for approval.