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ABTA Elects Alistair Rowland as New Chairman

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has elected Alistair Rowland, Chief Retail Officer of Mid-Counties Co-operative Ltd, as its new chairman.

Special VAT Rate on Five Greek Islands Extended Until End of 2019

The reduced VAT regime for five Aegean islands in Greece – Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios – has once again received a six-month extension.

Lamda Blames Greek Government for Hellinikon Project Delays

Lamda Development, the consortium to take on the urban development of Athens’ former airport in Hellinikon, claims that delays on the project were strictly a result of government stalling.

Greek Hotel Chamber – Google Team Up for ‘CapsuleT’ Startup Accelerator

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has joined forces with Google for its CapsuleT initiative, Greece’s first travel and hospitality accelerator, aimed at speeding up the launch of tourism startups.

Thomas Cook Appoints New Director to Oversee its Hotels in Spain and Greece

Thomas Cook Hotels and Resorts has appointed a new Director of Operations to oversee its managed hotels in Spain and Greece.

Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2019 Features Music, Theater, Dance Events

Theatrical performances by Greek and foreign artists, music concerts, opera tributes and contemporary dance shows are among the events included in this year’s diverse program of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2019.
Run in the unique routes of Navarino Challenge (photos by Elias Lefas)
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7th ‘Navarino Challenge’ Sports Tourism Event Goes Green

The “Navarino Challenge” event, to take place this year in October in Greece, continues to innovate with a number of environmentally friendly activities.

Russia’s OTDYKH 2019 Expo to Host Series of B2B Marketing Events

B2B speed dating, bespoke workshops and roundtable meetings will be among the must-attend events for exhibitors of Russia's OTDYKH fair in September.

Booking.com Welcomes Glenn Fogel as New CEO

Booking Holdings, a leading online travel company, has announced that its CEO, Glenn Fogel, will take over the position of CEO of its Booking.com brand.

Greek Civil Protection: Be Ahead of the Fire – Alert, Prevent, Act

As the weather gets hotter and the winds stronger, Greece's civil protection authorities are urging residents and travelers to take preventative measures, be alert and ready to act in order to avoid fires.
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Airbnb Trend in Greece May Be Slowing Down

The Airbnb phenomenon which took Greece and particularly Athens by storm in the last few years appears to have tapered off, according to recently released data.

EY: Greeks Continue to Face Tax Challenges in 2019

Uncertainty in the global tax environment set to continue into the year is expected to perpetuate tax challenges in Greece, according to London-based services firm Ernst & Young (EY).

Athens Mayor Expresses Faith in EU-wide City Cooperation

Athens Mayor Giorgos Broulias joined other European city mayors during a summit in London and discussed the potential of an EU-wide cooperation.
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H TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas απαντά στην πράξη στις ανάγκες της τουριστικής αγοράς

H TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas απαντά στην πράξη στις ανάγκες της τουριστικής αγοράς με αξιόπιστες υπηρεσίες στο χώρο των κτηριακών ελέγχων.

Astir Odysseus Kos Resort Celebrates a Decade of Hospitality

The Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa celebrated a decade of operations, during which it recorded over 1 million overnight stays of Greek and foreign visitors.

HotelBrain Takes Part in ‘Aspire’s Leaders of Luxury’ Event

HotelBrain presented its business activities at the Aspire's Leaders of Luxury Summit, a significant meeting for UK’s top influencers in luxury travel.

Accor and Air France – KLM Launch Enhanced Loyalty Program Partnership

The Accor Group and Air France - KLM have announced a new enhanced loyalty program partnership with more rewards for their joint customers.

Greek Tourism Sector Creates 105,284 New Jobs in May

Stronger than ever, Greece’s tourism sector is again stimulating employment by creating 105,284 new jobs in May, according to labor ministry data.

Greek Ministry Secures EU Funding for Renovation of Cultural Monuments

A number of restoration and renovation projects at cultural sites across Greece have secured EU funding, according to the Greek Ministry of Culture.

Greece’s Divani Collection Joins ‘Global Hotel Alliance’

Greece’s Divani Collection has joined the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), a leading international alliance of independent hotel brands.