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SkyGreece Announces Flights from Canada to Athens and Thessaloniki

SkyGreece Airlines will offer year round service from Toronto, Canada, to Athens and a seasonal direct flight to Thessaloniki as of this May.

Qatar Buys 9.99% Stake in IAG, Extends Push into Europe

Qatar Airways has acquired a 9.99 percent stake in IAG (International Airlines Group), parent company of British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia, making it the largest single shareholder in IAG, the Doha-based company announced last week.

Calling All Alumni: Les Roches & Glion Graduates Invited to Reunion in Athens

Alumni from all graduating classes of Swiss tourism schools Les Roches and Glion are invited to reunite with friends and classmates at a fancy gala dinner in Athens.

Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association Announces New Board of Directors

The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (EPEST) has elected a new Board of Directors for a 2-year mandate.

Greece among EU Countries with Highest Increase in Overnights Last Year

Greece is among the countries that recorded the highest increase in the number of nights spent in hotels last year among all 28 European Union member states, according to data released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

Greece’s All-Inclusive Model Fine-Tuned to Benefit Local Economies

The newly-elected leftist government Syriza said on Thursday, that it has no intention to do away with the all-inclusive resort model but instead focus on making it beneficial for local markets and communities.

Historic Greek Luxury Resort Asteras Open for Business

The historic coastal Asteras hotel resort in the southern Athens suburb of Vouliagmeni will remain open in 2015.

Costa Navarino Welcomes Greece’s New Tourism Season in February

Costa Navarino in Messinia will welcome the 2015 season with The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, the signature golf courses The Dunes Course & The Bay Course and the awarded Anazoe Spa opening on February 20.

Airlines Announce New Routes to/from Athens, Greece

In view of the summer 2015 schedule of Athens International Airport, airlines have announced a series of new routes to/from the Greek capital.

Attica Region Eyes Austrian Holidaymakers, Promotes Athens, Saronic Isles

As part of its ongoing campaign to promote Attica as a prime all-year-round tourist destination, the Attica Region participated in this year’s Ferien-Messe Wein show, which ran on January 15-18 in Vienna.

Eastern Macedonia-Thrace Introduces Natural Beauty at UK’s Biggest Travel Show

The Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace is marketing itself as a year round destination for travellers seeking unspoiled nature and alternative forms of tourism, at the "Destinations - The Holiday & Travel Show" that opened at the Olympia London in the United Kingdom.

Aegean Launches New Airport Services in Athens, Thessaloniki and Larnaca

In an aim to upgrade the travel experience, Greek carrier Aegean Airlines inaugurated two new amenities at the airports of Athens, Thessaloniki and Larnaca this month.

Athens Dives in Trivago Reputation Ranking, Paris, London off List

Athens dropped 40 spots in hotel search Trivago’s annual reputation ranking released on Thursday.

SkyGreece Expands Canadian Team with Key Appointments

SkyGreece Airlines has added more members to its growing team in Canada as it prepares to unveil its new Canadian flight program.

Summer Holidays in Greece Concern for UK Press

Described by the Independent as a “political earthquake that is rumbling from the Aegean across Europe”, the January 25 victory of the leftist Syriza party in Greece, seems to have created a backlash of distress amongst British tourists as to whether it will be wise to continue...

Ancient Greek Coins Returned to Greece

Germany handed over 2,607 ancient coins to Greek officials last week, after authorities seized the antiquities from a Greek traveller on his way to Munich, the culture ministry said.

Hellenic Hotel Chamber Announces Topics of Upcoming General Assembly

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will release a report that sheds light on the issue of the sharing economy during its 4th General Assembly scheduled to take place on February 6 at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition center during the 10th HORECA trade show.

Greek Hoteliers Get Ready for ‘100% Hotel Show’ in Athens

100% Hotel Show, Greece's exhibition addressed exclusively to hoteliers, intends to pass on innovative ideas for the professional growth of hoteliers and reveal ways to strengthen the development of Greece’s tourism industry. The exhibition will run 7-9 February at the MEC...

Turkish Tourism Professionals Get to Know Greece

Turkish tour operators, travel agents & MICE organizers gained insight on Greek destinations and hotels during an exclusive presentation conducted recently by Respond On Demand in Istanbul.

New Cultural Tours Promise to Uncover Greece’s Secrets

Travellers in Greece that want to come closer to the secrets of the country's history, culture and nature, will be happy to know that a new selection of cultural and heritage travels, food and wine tours, walks and treks are available.