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Star Alliance’s New Home At Heathrow Opens

"Terminal 2: the Queen’s Terminal" is the latest addition to Heathrow airport that will house all 23 Star Alliance member airlines that serve the UK’s only hub airport.

AirFastTickets Brushes Off Default Rumors

"We have not been suspended from trading and all websites of the Group's companies, in all countries, are operating normally," AirFastTickets CEO Nikos Koklonis said on 23 June, responding to rumors that the company had been put in default in the United Kingdom.

Greece Looks Forward To More German Arrivals In 2014

"German arrivals to Greece this year are expected to increase by 10 percent," Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) Secretary General Panos Livadas said while opening an event during the German FVW Workshop 2014 held on Rhodes on 23 June.

Travel Receipts In Greece Up By 27.8% In January-April 2014

Greece’s travel balance showed a surplus of 252 million euros during the first quarter of 2014, compared with a surplus of 194 million euros in the corresponding period of 2013, according to temporary data by the Bank of Greece.

Kefalogianni Talks Tourism On Crete, Greece

Extending Crete's tourism season to welcome visitors all year round was one of the main topics discussed in a meeting held on 23 June in Rethymno, Crete, chaired by Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Study: 72% Of The Greeks To Vacation In The Homeland In 2014

A study on the travel tendencies in Europe showed that an estimated 72 percent of the Greeks plan to vacation in a destination of their own country this year.

Crete’s “Red Beach” Is One Of Europe’s “Secret” Nude Beaches

The Red Beach in Matala on Crete, Greece, is among the seven "secret" beaches for naturists in Europe, according to a list drawn up by the Huffington Post news site.

Aegean Airlines Helps Promote Greece As Golf Destination

Greek air carrier Aegean Airlines aims to contribute to Greece's promotion as a golf destination through the international golf tournament Aegean Airlines Pro-Am.

National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest 2014

Professional and amateur photographers have only one more week left to submit their best travel pictures in the 26th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.

TUI Will Continue To Invest In Greece

TUI believes in Greece's success, sees new opportunities in the market and therefore intends to boost investments in the country, according to the travel group's director of corporate and external affairs, Thomas Ellerbeck.

Greek Wine To Receive Major Promotion In China

Greek wine companies Boutari and Kir-Yianni recently embarked on a partnership worth $50 million with COFCO Wines & Spirits Co Ltd that will boost Greek wine exports to China.

Greece Needs To Become More Attractive To Scandinavians

Although Greece is among the favorite holiday destinations of Scandinavian travelers, the country must step up efforts to improve its attractiveness and discard any negative impressions from its image, a new survey has revealed.

Meryl Streep To Play Greek Opera Legend Maria Callas

Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep will play Greek opera legend Maria Callas in an upcoming film, The New York Daily News Page Six column published recently.

Skopelos, Greece, Welcomes Group Of Foreign Journalists

Journalists from China, Russia and Switzerland got a first-hand experience of the Greek Island of Skopelos during a three-day press trip organized by Spyrou Hotels & Companies, the General Secretariat of Media and local accredited journalists.

Lufthansa Connecting Greece To The World For 55 Years

This year, Lufthansa German Airlines marks 55 years of successful operations in Greece and celebrated this milestone by continuing to be a bridge between Greece and the world.

Belvedere Restaurant On Mykonos Launches New Summer All-Day Menu

Visitors to the Belvedere Restaurant, the flagship restaurant of the Belvedere Hotel in the center of Mykonos Town, should expect an innovative Mediterranean dining experience this summer.

Sofitel Hosts “Les Parisiennes” Of Catherine Canellis In Athens

Sofitel Athens Airport is hosting an art exhibition with works of the Late period, created by French artist Catherine Canellis, until the end of June.

Greece Aims For More Promotion On The Big Screen To Influence Tourist Decision-Making

The Greek Tourism Ministry wants to get the country into more movies to have an effect on the destination selection of travelers and through that influence visitor flows.

Greece’s Main Tourism Body Says Shops In Athens And Thessaloniki Must Be Open All Sundays Of The Year

Greek tourism professionals recently expressed concern over the potential exclusion of Athens and Thessaloniki from a pilot scheme that will allow shops in Greece to open on all Sundays of the year.

ACI Awards 2014: Athens Airport Wins Coveted Title Of “Best Airport in Europe”

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" has been recognized as the best European airport in the "10 – 25 million passenger" category at the 10th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards held recently in Frankfurt.