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Greece’s “Green Key” Hotels & “Blue Flag” Beaches To Be Promoted In Scandinavia In 2015

North Events announced it will continue its "Sustainable Greece" campaign in Scandinavia for 2015 and promote hotels and beaches that have been accredited by the Green Key and Blue Flag eco label programs.

Nana Beach Hotel Adds Three More Awards To Its Growing List

Crete's Nana Beach Hotel recently added three awards to an array of honors it has received by leading international tour operators.

Astra Airlines Launches Flights To Santorini, Mykonos

Greek carrier Astra Airlines has announced that it will launch direct flights from Thessaloniki to Santorini and Mykonos.

Greece’s “Navarino Challenge” Marathon To Kick Off September 2014

Greek American Supreme Marathon runner, Dean Karnazes, will once again participate in the "Navarino Challenge" marathon race that will take place in Messinia and Arcadia, two Greek regions in the Peloponnese, this year on 19-21 September.

ANEK Lines Participates In EU Green Projects “Elina” & “Refresh”

ANEK Lines has become involved in several European research projects that put the focus on environmental protection and maritime safety.

Etihad Airways Honored For Employee Learning And Development

Etihad Airways received two prestigious accolades for its employee training and development initiatives at the 2014 MENA HR Excellence Awards.

Skyros, Greece: Construction Of Waterway For Seaplane Flights To Begin

The Greek island of Skyros looks like it will be the first of the Sporades islands to benefit from seaplane services, as the license for the construction of a waterway at Linaria Port has been granted.

Greece Aims To Make Central Macedonia An Irresistible Attraction For Tourists

The Region of Central Macedonia can become an irresistible attraction for tourists from around the world once scheduled infrastructure projects are complete, according to Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.

Demand For Flight Slots In Greek Airports Record Remarkable Increase This Year

Air carriers are showing an increasing interest in the Greek market this year, according to data on the demand for flight slots in Greek airports.

Heraklion, Crete, To Host Conference On Seaplanes In September 2014

Canadian specialists in the seaplane market will share their know-how with Greek professionals at a conference scheduled to be held in Heraklion, Crete, in September 2014.

Tourism Minister Promotes Greece In Australia

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni promoted Greece to representatives of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) during a meeting held in Sydney on 16 May.

Sky Express To Launch Thessaloniki-Skiathos Service

Sky Express, a Greek airline based in Crete, will launch three weekly flights from Thessaloniki, the largest city in Northern Greece, to the island of Skiathos in the Sporades from 1 June until 4 September 2014.

International Tourism Generates $1.4 Trillion In Export Earnings In 2013

Total export earnings generated by international tourism in 2013 reached $1.4 trillion, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Gulf Air Launches Double Miles Promotion to Athens, Greece

Gulf Air recently launched a "Double Miles" promotion giving its FalconFlyer Program members the opportunity to earn double miles when flying to the airline’s newest destination, Athens.

2nd Traditional Boat Show 2014 To Open At Methana, Greece

A fine selection of traditional boats will be exhibited at the 2nd Greek Traditional Boat Show scheduled to kick off on 30 May 2014 on Methana, an island-like peninsula in the Argosaronic Gulf.

Tender Launched For New Kasteli Airport On Crete, Greece

A tender for the construction and management of a new airport on Crete in Kasteli, Heraklion, for a period of 35 years was launched on 15 May by the Greek Government.

New Direct Flight From Shanghai To Athens To Begin In June 2014

A direct flight connecting Athens, Greece, to Shanghai, China, will launch this summer in order to make travel between the two countries more convenient for passengers.

Cycling Tourism To Take Off In Rethymno, Crete

The Municipality of Rethymno in Crete is planning to launch cycling tour packages to international markets.

International Museum Day 2014: Free Entrance In Greek Museums On 18 May

Greek museums are taking part in the worldwide celebration of International Museum Day on Sunday 18 May 2014 and will be open free of charge.

Delta Air Lines Launches Summer Athens-New York Service

Delta Air Lines is resuming its summer seasonal flights between Athens and New York-JFK.