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Greek Airports Handle 17m Passengers in First Five Months of 2019

Greek airports handled 17 million passengers in the first five months of the year, recording a 5.6 percent rise against 2018.

Trivago: Santorini, Mykonos, Crete Top Traveler Choices… Again

Santorini, Mykonos and Crete are the top destinations of choice for travelers visiting Greece this summer, according to a survey by trivago.

Skytrax Crowns AEGEAN as Europe’s Best Regional Airline for 9th Time in a Row

Greek carrier AEGEAN for the ninth year in a row has been announced "Best Regional Airline in Europe" at the Skytrax World Airline Awards event.

Supercars in Athens for Gumball 3000 Rally

Athens recently welcomed 100 supercars that were participating in the Gumball 3000 Rally, an event that covers a different 3,000 mile route each year to raise money for charitable organizations.

Warner Bros Films TV Show at Grecotel Kos Imperial Hotel

The Grecotel Kos Imperial Thalasso Hotel served as the film location of a Warner Bros international production that will broadcast in Scandinavia in winter.

Proton Air Services Looks to Boost Aviation Education in Greece

Proton Air & Tourism Services has partnered with the Paster Educational Organization, aiming to offer its know-how to future aviation professionals in Greece.

Kalisti Hotel on Santorini Welcomes Season with Brand New Look

Following an extensive renovation, the Kalisti Hotel & Suites on Santorini has opened its doors for the summer season, revealing a brand new look.

Emirates to Reduce Single-use Plastic On Board its Aircraft

Emirates has introduced eco-friendly paper straws on board its aircraft, as part of its network-wide commitment to reduce single-use plastics.

ITB Asia 2019 Sees High Participation of National Tourism Organizations

ITB Asia 2019 has already seen a 24.4 percent increase in exhibition demand from National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) compared to 2018.

Πάνω από 1.800 επισκέπτες στο 100% Hotel Workshop Tour 2019

Το 100% Hotel Workshop Tour oλοκληρώθηκε με μεγάλη επιτυχία, με πάνω από 1.800 επισκέπτες και νέα δεδομένα στην ανάπτυξη των Boutique Ξενοδοχείων.

INSETE Tells How Greece Can Protect its Tourism Competitiveness

Greece needs a long-term tourism strategy and destination management in order to protect its tourism competitiveness, says INSETE.

Passenger Traffic Rises at Greek Ports in Q4 2018

Greek ports saw a 3.1 percent increase in total passenger traffic during the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to the same period in 2017, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Greek Tourism Ministry Updates Terms for Operation of Playgrounds in Hotels

All playgrounds in hotels in Greece must now be licensed prior to their opening to guests, according to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Thessaloniki Info Desks Welcome over 40,000 Visitors in a Year

More than 40,000 visitors to Thessaloniki had the chance to learn more about the city’s tourist attractions through the Tourist Information Centers (TIC) set up a year ago.

Το Swiss Education Group φέρνει στην Αθήνα το τρίτο Tomorrow’s Hospitality Leaders Workshop

Το Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland διοργανώνει για ακόμα μία χρονιά το Tomorrow’s Hospitality Leaders Summer Camp στην καρδιά της Αθήνας.

UNWTO Announces Global Sports Tourism Start-up Competition

The 1st UNWTO Sports Tourism Start-up Competition, designed to identify projects and innovations that can transform the sports tourism sector in the near future, has launched.

Lufthansa Group Airlines Increase Fuel Efficiency by 30% Since 1994

The airlines of Lufthansa Group increased their fuel efficiency by 30 percent since 1994, according to "Balance", the group's 25th sustainability report.

Fresh Hotel Athens Welcomes Guests to Renovated Rooms

The Fresh Hotel Athens has renovated its rooms, aiming to offer authentic hospitality experiences right in the center of the Greek capital.

Cookoo Restaurant: Mediterranean Palace Opens New Meeting Point in Thessaloniki

The Mediterranean Palace hotel has opened its Cookoo Comfort Food restaurant, aiming for it to become the new meeting point for Thessaloniki’s residents and visitors.

Sky Express Signs Interconnection Agreement with Middle East Airlines

Sky Express has signed an agreement with Middle East Airlines, allowing the passengers of Lebanon's national carrier to travel across its network of 32 domestic destinations.