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Brazil’s GOL Joins BSP in Greece, Appoints Discover the World as GSA

Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3), the largest low-cost airline in Latin America, announced it has joined Greece’s BSP (Billing Settlement Plan) booking system.

Passenger Traffic at Greek Ports Drops 12.38%

The Greek coastal shipping sector saw over 250,000 less passengers travelling through the country’s ports in July and the first 15 days of August compared to the same period in 2014.

UNWTO, WTTC on Deadly Bomb Attack in Bangkok

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have expressed their sadness and shock on the bomb attack that took place in the centre of Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday, 17 August.

Spanish Travel Bloggers to Visit Meteora, Greece

A group of travel bloggers from Spain will visit Meteora on Sunday, August 23, to tour and see what the destination has to offer and then to write about their experience.

Creta Maris Gets Golden Thumbs Up

Creta Maris Beach Resort is winning over the crowds thanks to its quality, facilities and hospitality, as demonstrated by the positive reviews of over 1,000 visitors on TripAdvisor. The hotel celebrated the milestone with a party by the beach earlier this month.

Etihad Airways Scores Triple Win at Australian Business Traveller Awards

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, won three accolades at the recent Australian Business Traveller Awards, including the coveted title of Best Airline.

LOT and Turkish Airlines Move Towards Future Joint Venture Agreement

LOT Polish Airlines and Turkish Airlines recently signed a letter of understanding, which will initiate an enhanced cooperation between relevant Polish, Turkish and beyond markets and also deepen commercial cooperation on the existing ones.

EU Photo Competition: Europe in My Region

The European Commission wants to hear (and see!) how EU investments are being used throughout Europe and celebrate projects that are making a real difference to local communities.

German Fraport Takes Over Operations of 14 Regional Airports in Greece

German transport company Fraport will take over the management of the Greek regional airports located in Thessaloniki, Corfu, Chania, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Aktion, Kavala, Rhodes, Kos, Samos, Mytilini, Mykonos, Santorini and Skiathos.

Liberalization of Greek Vacation Rental Market Worries Sector

Professionals in the Greek accommodation sector have expressed concern over the decision to open up the tourist rental market to include homes and villas and do away with a 30-day time restriction, saying it creates conditions of “unfair competition” and will inevitably lead to...

Submerged BC Settlement Emerges in Argolic Bay, Greece

Excavation works under way in the bay of Kilada in the Argolic Gulf, Peloponnese, have revealed the remains of an underwater settlement dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.

Ellinair Extends Seasonal Domestic Routes Due to Popular Demand

Greek carrier Ellinair, member of Mouzenidis Group, announced on Monday that it is extending three summer season routes in Greece until the end of September.

Greek-Turkish Tourism Relations to Be Explored in Mytilini

A two-day Greek-Turkish conference and exhibition will take place in Mytilini, Lesvos and Ayvalik, northwestern Aegean coast of Turkey, this weekend, August 22-23.

All Blacks Rugby Team Stars in Air New Zealand’s Safety Video

Air New Zealand has teamed up with the All Blacks and an all-star line-up of international rugby greats to tackle the airline’s latest on board safety video, Men in Black Safety Defenders.

Eurogroup Agrees to Third Bailout for Greece

Euro zone finance ministers agreed on Friday to lend Greece up to 86 billion euros through a third bailout to keep the country in the single currency.

Tourism, Consumption Boost Greece GDP in Q2

Tourism and consumption boosted Greece’s GDP for the April to June period by 0.8 percent compared to the first quarter of 2015 and by 1.4 percent compared to the second quarter of 2014, according to figures announced by the National Statistical Service (ELSTAT).

Kos Mayor: Tourists Continue to Safely Enjoy Holidays on the Island of Solidarity

"The issue of the control and management of the migration flow is a European problem, and exceeds the capabilities of a small island like Kos", the island's mayor, George Kyritsis, said in an announcement referring to the major influx of refugees from the Turkish coast.

TUI: Bookings to Greece See Improvement in Recent Weeks

TUI, the parent company of travel agents Thomson and First Choice Travel, said on Thursday that bookings to Greece have been recovering in recent weeks.

Culture Ministry Announces Protective Measures for Amphipolis Site

The culture ministry announced that it was moving ahead with measures for the protection of the Amphipolis excavation site in northern Greece, which a year ago had the world on edge as to the identity of the person buried there, many hoping it was the grave of Alexander the Great.

Optimism Shrinks in Greek Hospitality Sector for Third Quarter 2015

The optimism of hoteliers for further improvements in hotel performance in Greece this year has diminished, according to the latest tourism barometer report by GBR Consulting on the expectations of the Greek hospitality sector for the third quarter of 2015.