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Lufthansa: Record Number of Passengers Carried in 2015

In 2015, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group transported 107.7 million people, a new passenger transportation record of the German flag carrier, an announcement said on Wednesday.

Greece’s Aegean Among 2015’s Fastest Growing Airlines

Greek carrier Aegean is ranked ninth among the world’s 20 fastest growing airlines in 2015, according to weekly e-journal anna.aero (Airline Network News and Analysis).

Greek Islet Alimia to Host Survival Challenge

The uninhabited Dodecanese islet of Alimia, situated between Rhodes and Halki, will host 20 daring travelers wishing to try their luck and skills in “The Island” travel concept game to kick off in October.

Emirates Announces Second Daily Service to Athens

Emirates has unveiled plans to boost capacity to Athens with the addition of a second daily flight to the Greek capital from March 1, 2016.

European Commission Launches Online Dispute Resolution Platform

The new online dispute resolution (ODR) platform will allow consumers and traders to settle their online disputes at the click of a mouse and without the need to go to court.

Greek Startup blueground Adds 200 Properties to its Roster

Athens-based tourism and property management startup blueground has added 200 properties to its growing number of accommodation units, contributing to its threefold growth since its launch last year.

HolidayCheck Award 2016: 48 Greek Hotels Selected as Winners

A total of 48 Greek hotels were among the 681 most popular hotels worldwide recently honored with the tourism audience prize HolidayCheck Award 2016.

Tasty Guide 2016: Vote for the Hilton’s ‘Galaxy Restaurant’

The rooftop Galaxy Restaurant & Bar at the Hilton Athens hotel is participating in the Tasty Guide 2016 competition and is asking for your vote!

SWISS Carries More Passengers than Ever in 2015

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) transported 16,307,542 travellers last year - an all-time record annual passenger volume.

SLH’s ‘Small Luxury Cookbook’ Makes 5-star Cuisine Easy

Tapping into the growing popularity of food tourism, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) announces the release of its Small Luxury Cookbook, featuring 480 pages of recipes from over 200 of its hotels across the globe.

Capital Controls: Νέος οδηγός ερωτήσεων-απαντήσεων από την Ελληνική Ένωση Τραπεζών

Η Ελληνική Ένωση Τραπεζών προχώρησε στην επικαιροποίηση του οδηγού που περιγράφει όλα όσα θα πρέπει να γνωρίζουν οι πολίτες για τα capital controls, ύστερα και από τις τελευταίες αλλαγές που πραγματοποίησε τ...

WTTC Condemns Istanbul Attack: ‘Tourism is a Force for Good’

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) condemns Tuesday’s suicide bomb attack in Istanbul's tourist district Sultanahmet that has caused the loss of many innocent lives.

UNWTO Strongly Condemns Blast in Central Istanbul Tourist District

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) strongly condemned the attack in the heart of Istanbul's historic tourist district Sultanahmet on Tuesday which killed at least 10 foreigners.

PNO: No Ferries in Greece on Jan 20-22 Due to Strike

Ferry boats in Greece will not be in service from 6am on Wednesday, January 20, until 6am on Friday, January 22, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 48-hour strike.

Alpha Bank Bets on Greek Tourism

Greek tourism is moving in the right direction, with 2016 set to be a promising year, according to a recent Alpha Bank report.

Greek Assets Fund to Open Bids for Piraeus Port Authority

Bids for the majority stake in the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) were set to be opened on Tuesday, the Greek privatization fund TAIPED announced.

Sharp Divide on Attitudes to Greek Travel, Survey

New research has revealed a sharp divide between the generations on attitudes to Greek travel.

Hellastat Sees Further Rise in Incoming Air Traffic to Greece

Athens-based statistics company Hellastat, says it expects a further rise in incoming air traffic for 2016, which is set to further establish Greece as a prime tourist destination.

Destsetters: New Campaign to Promote Greece as Top Gay Destination

Destsetters has announced that this week it will launch a campaign to promote Greece as a top gay destination to its entire global network to increase awareness among international LGBT travellers.

National Geographic Adds Second Greek Resort to “Unique Lodges of the World” Collection

The Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas is the second resort in Greece to join National Geographic's “Unique Lodges of the World”, a collection of boutique hotels in extraordinary places around the world with a demonstrated commitment to sustainability, authenticity and excellence.