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Lufthansa Adds Santorini to New Summer 2018 Destinations

German carrier Lufthansa has included the Greek island of Santorini among the new holiday destinations in its summer 2018 schedule.

Azamara Adds Greek Destinations to 2018-19 Cruises of New ‘Pursuit’ Ship

Monemvasia, Samos and Spetses are among the destinations announced by Azamara Club Cruises for the 2018-19 sailings of the brand's newest addition, Azamara Pursuit.

Emirates to Receive 100th A380 Aircraft in November

Dubai-based carrier Emirates has announced that it will receive its milestone 100th A380 aircraft on November 3.

Celestyal Announces 2018 ‘Idyllic Aegean’ Cruise Itinerary

Celestyal Cruises has announced the 2018 itinerary of its 7-day “Idyllic Aegean” cruise, which combines calls, shore excursions and longer stays at some of the top destinations in Greece.

Athens’ Tourism Megatrends Conference to Host ‘Mama Shelter’ Founder

"Mama Shelter" Hotels founder Serge Trigano will participate in the “Tourism Megatrends Conference” in Athens on November 1.

Ολοκληρώθηκε με επιτυχία το 2ο Συνέδριο Αρχιτεκτονικής και Τουρισμού στην Ρόδο

Αρχιτέκτονες και ξενοδόχοι από όλη την Ελλάδα αγκάλιασαν θερμά το 2ο Συνέδριο Αρχιτεκτονικής και Τουρισμού στην Ρόδο.

Grimaldi Agrees to Sell Hellenic Seaways Shares to Attica Group

Attica Group reached an agreement with Minoan Lines, owned by Grimaldi Group, to acquire its 48.53 percent stake in Hellenic Seaways.

Greece’s Public Revenue Authority to Decide on Short-Term Rentals

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue is to decide on a series of details with regard to a December 2016 law regulating short-term rentals.

Astir Palace Project Moves a Step Ahead After Minister’s Approval

Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou has approved the investment plan and the environmental impact study for the overhaul of Astir Palace in Vouliagmeni.

Thomas Cook Boosts Greece Presence with New Hotels

It’s a busy year ahead for British travel company Thomas Cook with ambitious plans to expand its presence in Greece with four new hotels.

Greek Culture Ministry to Claim Stolen Antiquities Offered for Sale in London

The Culture Ministry in Athens will claim two stolen ancient Greek vases of the classical period that were recently offered for sale in London.

Greece Attends ITB Asia 2017 Tourism Expo

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is participating in the ITB Asia trade show in Singapore for the first time this year.

Greek Tourism Minister Meets Nicolas Sarkozy, Carla Bruni in Athens

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and singer Carla Bruni during the couple’s visit to Athens.

Costa Navarino Cultural Event Connects Tradition and Fashion

Hand-made fashion creations and traditional costumes were presented during an event titled, “Under the spell of Greek costume”, recently held at Costa Navarino in Messinia.

Condé Nast Traveler: 7 Greek Resorts Among Europe’s Top 30

Seven luxury resorts in Greece are among the 30 top in Europe, according to the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2017.

Οι ιαματικές πηγές στο portal Τουρισμού Υγείας του ΕΟΠΥΥ

Ο Σύνδεσμος Δήμων Ιαματικών Πηγών Ελλάδας ανακοίνωσε ότι εξέλιξε την συνεργασία του με τον ΕΟΠΥΥ στο portal του Τουρισμού Υγείας.

French, German Travelers Stimulate Greece’s August Tourism Earnings

French and German travelers contributed largely to the positive performance of Greek tourism in August 2017, according to the Bank of Greece.

WWF: Greece Lagging Behind in Environmental Protection

Despite being repeatedly fined for poor conduct, Greece continues to lag behind in terms of implementing EU environmental laws, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Athens.

Study: ‘Direct’ Bookings Do Not Cut Costs for Airlines

Increasing so-called “direct” bookings does not reduce costs for airlines, according to a new study released by aviation consultancy Infrata.

Athens City Center Revamp Continues at Agia Eirini Sq

Popular Athens hang-out Agia Eirini Square will be revamped as part of the municipality's “Revitalization of the Athens Commercial Triangle” program.