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Volotea Launches First of Five New Routes in Athens, Greece

Spanish airline Volotea on Friday launched its Athens-Venice flight from Athens International Airport, the first of five new routes from the Greek capital to five destinations.

Greek Online Agents Travelplanet24 and Airtickets Merge to Form One of Europe’s Largest Players

Online travel agents Travelplanet24 and Airtickets plan to merge in the coming months with the combined company creating the fifth largest group in Europe, and the largest e-commerce enterprise in Greece.

Ryanair Launches Athens Summer 2015 Schedule with Flights from €19.99

Ryanair on Thursday launched its Athens summer 2015 schedule with new flights from the Greek capital to Warsaw Modlin, Budapest, Brussels Charleroi, Bratislava, Rome Ciampino and Santorini.

Cycling Games of Yesteryear at the 2nd Tweed Run on Spetses

Donning smiling faces and tweed attire, over 200 folks hopped on their vintage bicycles to join the 2nd Tweed Run that took place on the Saronic island of Spetses last weekend.

Athens Hotel Occupancy to Sustain Upward Trend in 2015

Athens proved to be an attractive city break destination in 2014 as occupancy rose in the city's hotels by 21 percent compared to 2013, reaching 2008 levels.

Greek Air Traffic Controllers Call for New Radar System, More Staff

Greek Air Traffic Controllers called on Wednesday, for the replacement of ageing radar systems and the recruitment of additional staff in order to deal with the upsurge in tourism.

Greece @ ITB 2015 – Photo Report by GTP

The 49th edition of ITB Berlin, held in March at Messe Berlin in Germany, gave quite a promising outlook for the 2015 tourism season in Greece.

Thessaloniki is 2nd Most Popular Destination in Europe to Reach By Train

Thessaloniki came in second place among some of Europe’s most-loved cities that were competing for the "InterRail Destination of the Year Award 2015".

Greece’s Minoan Lines Posts Profit for 2014

Passenger ferry company Minoan Lines announced on Tuesday, improved financial results for 2014 with a 3.5 percent increase in turnover.

Innsbruck Airport First to Adopt Amadeus’ Next Generation Cloud-based ‘Common Use’ Platform

Amadeus has reached an agreement with Innsbruck Airport to deliver a range of new airport solutions: Airport Common Use Service (ACUS), Airport Baggage Reconciliation System (BRS), and Airport Passenger Verification (PV).

Grace Foundation Pledges 1.2 Million Euros to Greek Charities

The charitable foundation of Grace Hotels on Thursday announced a pledge of 1.2 million euros to two leading Greek charities – Hatzikyriakio Institution, one of the oldest childcare institutions in Greece, and public health institute, Prolespis.

Minoan Group Eyes UK Expansion, Expects Greek Project Go-ahead

After posting losses due to bureaucratic delays in its Greek five-star-plus project to be developed on the island of Crete, Minoan Group, active in travel and leisure, announced plans to expand its Stewart Travel services across the UK.

Paros Celebrates Easter in Cycladic Island Style

Greek Orthodox Easter traditions will come to life on the Cycladic island of Paros, this year, with everything from religious rites and rituals to gastronomic habits of yesteryear.

Διεύρυνση ωραρίου λειτουργίας σε Αρχαιολογικούς Χώρους, Μουσεία και Μνημεία

Το Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού, Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων ανακοινώνει ότι σύμφωνα με υπουργική απόφαση, καθορίστηκε διευρυμένο ωράριο λειτουργίας σε Αρχαιολογικούς Χώρους, Μουσεία και Μνημεία από την 1η Απριλίου 2015 έως την 31η Οκτωβρίου...

Mykonos and Santorini May Face VAT Hike

The Greek Government may increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for the popular islands of Mykonos and Santorini, according to Alternate Finance Minister Dimitris Mardas.

Museums and Sites in Greece Extend Opening Hours

As of April 1, major museums and archaeological sites in Greece will be open longer, according to an announcement by the Culture Ministry.

Swimming and Running Under the Volcano: The Santorini Experience

The Santorini Experience, to be held on the Cycladic island on May 1-3, promises to offer the athlete who’s a restless traveler at heart the thrill of a lifetime.

Greek Travel Bloggers Take Tour of Hersonissos’ Best Kept Secrets

As part of its efforts to extend the tourist season and introduce holidaymakers to alternative tourism options, Crete’s Hersonissos Municipality is tapping into the far-reaching influence of the social media.

Travelport: 100 Airlines Already Signed Up for ‘Rich Content and Branding’ Technology

Travelport has announced that 100 airlines had already signed up to its industry-leading Travelport Rich Content and Branding merchandising solution.

Creta Maris Receives TripAdvisor 2015 Award, Completes Major Renovation Phase

The Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, announced its selection as one of the top ranked hotels in Greece by TripAdvisor in the 2015 Travelers’ Choice awards.