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TAP Air Portugal Receives 30th New Aircraft

TAP Air Portugal recently celebrated a milestone in the renovation of its fleet by receiving its 30th new aircraft also ending the commercial operation of its last Airbus A330.

Louis Hotels Receives ‘Treasures of Greek Tourism Award’ for 2nd Year in a Row

Louis Hotels, for the second consecutive year has been honored at the Treasures of Greek Tourism Awards 2019.

Hellinikon Casino Tender Closer to Finalization

Greece’s gaming commission is proceeding to the next phase of procedures for the 30-year license to operate an integrated resort and casino at Hellinikon.

Fraport Greece Priorities: Extending Tourism Season, Promoting Destinations

Fraport Greece says it is committed to extending the tourism season by increasing inbound traffic and attracting more airlines to the Greek market.

Athens Welcomes New Year with Fireworks, Music and Revelry

Thousands of Athenians and visitors ushered in the New Year during a big party which was held on December 31, at central Syntagma Square.

Big New Year’s Eve Party at Syntagma Square

The Municipality of Athens will ring in the New Year at Syntagma Square with plenty of entertainment that will include lots of music, fun, dancing, lights and fireworks!

Cable Car to Mount Parnitha Closed to Visitors

The cable car to Mount Parnitha will not be available to the visitors of the mountain on Tuesday and Wednesday, due to adverse weather conditions and snowfall.

Greece’s Tourism Goals for the New Year – Minister

Opening up to new markets, increasing tourism revenue and attracting more high-spending tourists, are among the goals of the Greek Tourism Ministry for 2020.

Greece in Top 5 Mediterranean Tourism Destinations

Greece ranks fourth in terms of its share in the Mediterranean tourism market, according to an analysis by the Bank of Greece.

Greek Hoteliers Expect 2020 to Be a Challenging Year for Tourism

The new year is expected to be one with many challenges for Greek tourism, according to the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Amphipolis Tomb Works High on Culture Ministry’s Priority List

Greece is speeding up works at the Amphipolis tomb in order for the site to initially welcome specific groups of audiences by the beginning of 2022.

Greece’s AEGEAN Confirms Bid for Croatia Airlines

Greece’s AEGEAN airline company has submitted a non-binding bid for the acquisition of Croatia Airlines.

Travel Industry Developments Take Center Stage at Amadeus Events in Greece, Cyprus

Amadeus held events for its partners in Greece and Cyprus to inform on the NDC standard and the latest developments in the travel industry.

Lufthansa and Vistara Sign Codeshare Agreement

Lufthansa and Vistara have signed a codeshare agreement aiming to further strengthen their existing interline partnership.

Royal Air Maroc to Join Oneworld Alliance in 2020

Royal Air Maroc, the Moroccan national carrier, will officially become a full member of Oneworld, a global airline alliance, in 2020.

Athens and Thessaloniki Airports Welcome Most of Greece’s November Arrivals

The airports of Athens and Thessaloniki welcomed the majority of Greece's international air arrivals in November 2019.

Greece Grants Honorary Citizenship to Tom Hanks

The President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos has granted honorary Greek citizenship to American actor and Oscar award winner Tom Hanks.

Hundreds of Wishes Light Up the Night Sky in Athens

The night sky of Athens was illuminated in a spectacle of lights during the "Night of Wishes" event held on Christmas Eve at Kotzia Square.

Greece’s Travel Receipts in Jan-Oct 2019 Exceed Total 2018 Revenues

Travel receipts in Greece during the first ten months of 2019 exceeded the total amount of the country's revenues in 2018, according to INSETE.

New Extension of Lower VAT for Five Greek Islands Announced

Five Aegean islands - Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios - have received a six-month extension to their special value-added tax (VAT) status.