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Dolphin Capital Investors Return to Profit

Dolphin Capital Investors Ltd returned to profit in 2014 with its net asset value at 644 million euros, the company said on Wednesday, announcing that it was moving ahead with a strategy to separate its investments into core projects and non-core assets.

Keep the Skies Open, says Etihad Airways Chief

Etihad Airways has urged the US Government to "keep the skies open", in a comprehensive formal response to the joint campaign by Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines to block competition and roll back the benefits of Open Skies.

Greece to Host Young Diplomats Forum for First Time

A world class conference for the promising society of young diplomats will be held for the first time in Athens by the Global Diplomatic Forum and its partner in Greece, Geo Routes Cultural Institute.

Anamar Pilio Resort Wins Over Tourists from China

The Anamar Pilio Resort, a boutique hotel located in the picturesque area of Mount Pelion, central Greece, was the accommodation choice for a group of first-time visitors from China visiting the destination in late May.

Signature Travel Holds First-ever Greek Salsa Dance Cruise

Latin dance lovers with a soft spot for travel will get a chance to cruise the Aegean in the first-ever dancing cruise aboard the Olympia departing from Piraeus port on July 31 with stops and lots of partying at Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Patmos and Kusantasi (Turkey).

Athens’ Radisson Blu Park Hotel to Host Gaitis Exhibit

As part of its ongoing “Contemporary Greek Art” series of events promoting Greek art to visitors, the five-star Radisson Blu Park Hotel in Athens, will host an exhibit of works by acclaimed Greek painter, sculptor and engraver Yannis Gaitis (1923-1984), to open on Wednesday, June...

Kos Hoteliers Raise Alarm Over Influx of Migrants

The influx of undocumented migrants reaching the shores of Kos has spun out of control, the island's hoteliers association stressed in a letter sent to Greek Interior Minister Nikos Voutsis.

Ferry Services to Limnos and Agios Efstratios Resume from Lavrio

Ferry service from Lavrio to the Northern Aegean islands of Limnos and Agios Efstratios will resume on Thursday, June 4, following a 40-day hiatus.

Massive Argos Tourism Investment Kilada Hills Gets Green Light

The Council of State approved last week of a 418-million-euro tourism investment in the valley of Ermioni, near Argos in the Peloponnese.

German Fraport Airport Contract Still Up in the Air

The Greek government has put a 1.2 billion euro deal with Frankfurt-based transport company Fraport for the management of 14 regional airports on hold, citing the need to re-examine the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Study: Lower VAT Can Tackle Tax Evasion, Boost Competitiveness

The reduction of value-added-tax (VAT) can reduce tax evasion and improve competitiveness, according to a study that contains data following a VAT rate reduction in the Greek restaurant industry in August 2013.

Acropolis Ranked Among Top Landmarks in Europe

Travellers across the globe have ranked the Acropolis in Athens among the top landmarks in Europe for 2015, according to travel website TripAdvisor.

Greece a Leading Destination for Polish Tourists

Greece has topped a list of travel destinations preferred by Polish tourists in May, according to data of the Polish Tour Operators Association (PZOT) announced on Wednesday.

Porto Heli’s Nikki Beach Resort Kicks Off Season with Super Party on the Shore

True to its all-inclusive dance, dine and shine philosophy, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Porto Heli, near Argos in the Peloponnese, invites reveling travelers to its legendary White Party on June 6 featuring everything from internationally acclaimed DJs to prancing dancers, fire and...

Ryanair Fares Now Available on Sabre GDS

Ryanair announced that its low fares are now available to Sabre-connected travel agencies and corporations across Europe via the Sabre global distribution system (GDS), following its agreement with Sabre Corporation, a global technology provider to the travel and tourism industry.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού: «Πράσινες πολιτιστικές διαδρομές» με πλήθος εκδηλώσεων, με ελεύθερη είσοδο, σε όλη τη χώρα

Το Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού διοργανώνει και φέτος, από τις 5 έως τις 7 Ιουνίου, την επικοινωνιακή δράση «Πράσινες Πολιτιστικές Διαδρομές» με πλήθος εκδηλώσεων για το ευρύ κοινό και τη μαθητική κοινότητα σε όλη τη χώρα. Η είσοδος είναι ελεύθερ...

Lufthansa’s Decision to Charge for GDS Bookings Sparks Reaction from Amadeus

The Lufthansa Group airlines announced on Tuesday that as of September 1 it will include a 16-euro surcharge - the Distribution Cost Charge (DCC) - for every ticket issued by a booking channel using GDS for flights with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Swiss.

Report: Travel and Tourism Sector is Third Biggest Employer in the World

Travel & Tourism is the third biggest employer after retail and agriculture, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). In 2014, the travel and tourism industry supported 277 million jobs which is 9.4 percent of world employment.

Greek Exports Rise as Local Companies Do Business in Germany

Greek and German businessmen came together during the 2nd Greek-German Food Forum held recently in Pieria, northern Greece, to discuss collaborations and exports.

Geo Routes Greece Establishes Cultural Cooperation with National Kyiv-Pechersk Ukraine

Greece's Geo Routes Cultural Institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation with Ukraine's National Kyiv-Pechersk Historical & Cultural Preserve that aims at the strengthening the inter-cultural dialogue, the mutual understanding, the familiarization and the...