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Small Luxury Hotels of the World named Best Worldwide Luxury Hotel Brand

The UK public placed over one million votes and named Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) the Best Worldwide Luxury Hotel Brand and Best UK Luxury Hotel Brand at the British Travel Awards.

Dubai Launches Million Dollar Tourism Campaign with Emirates Airline

Emirates Airline and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) recently launched a new global campaign that celebrates different facets of Dubai.

Greek Universities to Launch Tourism Management Programs for Foreign Students

The Greek ministries of Education and Tourism announced that two undergraduate programs on tourism management will launch in the country's universities for students from outside the European Union.

Airlines Announce New Customer Protection Agreement: No Passenger Left Behind

Passengers left stranded in the rare and unfortunate event of an airline bankruptcy will be offered "rescue fares" from airlines to ensure they can get home, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Transavia.com Opens Sales from Thessaloniki to Paris

Transavia.com will offer three flights per week (every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) between Thessaloniki and Paris.

Blue Palace in Greece Shines in US Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards 2014

Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, in Elounda, Crete, was has ranked third in the top 10 European Resorts of US Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards 2014, for the third consecutive year.

Aegean Airlines’ 9-Month 2014 Results Show Strong Profitability, 14% Growth in Passengers

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has reported a strong set of nine-month 2014 results, driven by successful network expansion and Olympic Air synergies.

Educational Tourism a Priority for Central Macedonia Region, Greece

The Region of Central Macedonia invited tour operators, journalists and educators from Italy’s Lombardy region to join them “In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great” during a recent presentation in Milan of the region as a leading all-year-round destination ideal for educational...

Greece Goes Global as a MICE Destination, Attracts Spotlight at EIBTM in Barcelona

In the latest efforts to promote the strong potential of MICE tourism in Greece, the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) and the Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) participated at the Greek stand at this year’s European Incentive, Business Travel &...

Grekland Panorama: TUI Nordic to Exhibit at Greek Fair in Sweden

TUI Nordic is expected to give an impressive and dynamic showing during the second Grekland Panorama travel fair for Greece that will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, next year.

Air France to Test Wi-Fi on Board Short and Medium-haul Flights in 2015

As of summer 2015 and during a three-month trial phase, Air France and Orange will offer Wi-Fi access on board two Airbus A320s on the short and medium-haul networks.

Costa Navarino in Greece Announces Saudi Olayan Group as Fourth Shareholder

Olayan Group, a major international investor and leading diversified business in Saudi Arabia, is entering Costa Navarino as the fourth shareholder.

Lufthansa Boosts Greece with New Flights, Destinations and Innovative Apps

More flights, new destinations, modern applications, extra comfort and affordable prices make the Lufthansa experience a Greek experience with the airline announcing its new schedule and upgraded services to Greece for the coming summer.

Balkans, Turkey and Mid East Markets Key to Making Thessaloniki Top Tourist Choice

Targeting markets in the Balkans, Middle East and Turkey and attracting international hotel brands will help place the northern port city of Thessaloniki among the top tourist destinations, tourism consultants HVS said in a recent report.

Air France Launches New Medium-haul Offer, Seeks to Attract More Business Travelers

With quick and easy access through the airport, new leather seats on board the aircraft, new gourmet attentions and a more flexible option for business customers, Air France aims to win the medium-haul battle on flights to and from Paris-Charles de Gaulle.

Capital Link Greece Forum ‘Investing for Growth’

The progress of reforms and the developments in Greece’s tourism, transport, real estate, shipping and banking sectors will be the focus of this year’s 16th Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum to be held at New York’s Metropolitan Club on 1 December.

Integrated Strategy Key to Sustainable Growth of Greece’s Maritime Sector, says SETE

The need to draw up and implement an innovative strategy for the sustainable development of Greece’s maritime sector was the focus of the ESPON conference held this month in Piraeus.

Aristi Mountain Resort in Northern Greece Invests in Three New Villas

Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas has invested 800,000 euros in three new two-story stone villas in the traditional village of Aristi, northern Greece, with immediate plans to further expand the complex with a 1-million-euro investment plan in place.

Korean Air won A380 “Top Operational Excellence” Award

Korean Air received the A380 "Top Operational Excellence" award for the second time at the Airbus Technical Symposium, which was held in Bangkok on 19 November.

Athens Honey Fest to Draw in the Crowds

The 6th Festival of Greek Honey and Bee Products, set to take place on 5-7 December at the Peace & Friendship Stadium, aims to promote Greek honey and bee products and to inform the public on its potential.