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Forbes Introduces 10 Places to Visit in Greece in Summer 2018

Athens, Thessaloniki and some of the most popular Greek islands are among the 10 destinations Forbes.com suggests for summer holidays this year.

WTTC: Greek Tourism Key Economic Driver in 2017, Set for Growth in 2018

The total contribution of travel and tourism to Greece's GDP amounted to 35 billion euros in 2017 and is forecast to rise by 5.3 percent in 2018, according to the WTTC.

Greece a Favorite Luxury Travel Destination in 2016, Says SETE Intelligence

Greece welcomed 402,000 luxury travelers in 2016, making it the third most popular destination in this category for European markets after Italy and Spain.

Passenger Traffic at Greek Airports Up 30.9% in March 2018

Airports in Greece welcomed 745,608 international arrivals in March, recording an increase of 30.9 percent compared to 2017.

No Ferries in Greece on April 18 due to 24-hour Strike

Ferries in Greece will remain docked on Wednesday, April 18, due to a 24-hour strike announced by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO).

Crete: Kastelli Airport Engineer Selected, Works to Begin in Autumn 2018

Hill International has been selected as the independent engineer set to undertake works on the highly anticipated Kastelli airport project on Crete.

Lufthansa Group Adds New Routes to Greece for Summer 2018

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group have included a number of new routes to and from popular Greek destinations for summer 2018.

Greece Tops TUI UK’s Summer 2019 Offerings

Greece features on TUI UK’s list of top travel options for the summer of 2019, with Europe’s largest leisure group offering its customers more choice and value.

AEGEAN Develops Network in Winter, Flies 2.4m Passengers in Q1 2018

AEGEAN has reported a 12% growth in passenger traffic for the first quarter of 2018, welcoming 2.4 million passengers on board its flights.

Athens Marriott Hotel Set to Open in May 2018

Marriott International will return to Athens with the new "Athens Marriott Hotel", which is set to open in in the Greek capital in May.

Minoan Lines Amends April 18 Itineraries due to 24-hour Strike

Minoan Lines announced that it will amend the itineraries on its domestic lines on April 18, due to a strike by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO).

TIF 2018: US-Greece Relations Set to Strengthen

The participation of the US as the honored country at the 83rd TIF trade show is expected to be this year's most significant moment in Greek-American relations.

EgyptAir to Launch Flights from Athens to Hong Kong, Shanghai via Cairo

As part of its strategy to boost its presence in Greece, EgyptAir is set to launch two new flights from Athens to China via Cairo.

New ‘Sabre Red Workspace’ Rolling Out Across the Globe in Local Languages

Sabre Corporation's point-of-sale solution for travel agencies, the new Sabre Red Workspace, is now available in local languages.

Euro Voyager Enterprises Appointed GSA for Aerolíneas Estelar in Greece

Aerolíneas Estelar‏, a private airline based in Venezuela, has appointed Euro Voyager Enterprises as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece.

MG Yachts Supports ‘Sail for Love’ Charity Event

Greek yacht charter company MG Yachts supported this year’s Sail for Love charity sailing race as a Silver Sponsor.

Sky Express Exclusively Serves Thessaloniki-Corfu and Athens-Kalymnos Routes

Sky Express will exclusively serve the Thessaloniki-Corfu route until March 31, 2021, as well as continue flights on the Athens-Kalymnos route.