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Smart Cards Now Issued Across Athens Mass Transport

Getting around Athens is changing thanks to the new integrated ΑΤΗ.ΕΝΑ ticket and ΑΤΗ.ΕΝΑ smart card now being issued across the Greek capital’s transport network.

More Ferry Services Needed for Syros, Mayor Says

Syros Mayor George Marangos recently held a meeting with Hellenic Seaways Commercial Manager Vassilios Katsaris to improve access to the island.

Axia Hospitality-Nelios: Greek Hotels See Rise in Direct Bookings

Greek hotels saw growth in direct bookings during the January-August 2017 period, according to data provided by Axia Hospitality and Nelios.

Divani Apollon Palace Welcomes Autumn with Music at ‘A+D Bar’

The A+D Bar of the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso hotel is welcoming the autumn nights in an upbeat mood, with special musical performances.

GRA Study: Airline Consolidation Limits Competition, Consumer Choice

Airline consolidation decreases consumer choice and negatively affects competition in the industry, according to a report released by aviation economists GRA.

TIF-Helexpo’s Kyriakos Pozrikidis Re-elected to UFI Board of Directors

TIF-Helexpo CEO Kyriakos Pozrikidis has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of UFI-The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.

Dinosaurs Theme Park Opens in Thessaloniki

Aiming to take young and adult visitors on a journey back in time, TIF-Helexpo recently inaugurated a “Dinosaurs” theme park in Thessaloniki.

Vario to Participate in ‘Xenia’ Hotel Expo 2017

Vario will participate in the Xenia hospitality trade show, due to take place between November 25-27 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens.

Nostos 2017: Nafpaktos Puts Focus on Alternative Tourism to Extend Season

The Municipality of Nafpaktos in Western Greece is going forward with a plan focused on alternative forms of tourism to extend its season.

Turkey Lifts Greece-bound Boat Ban

A ban on all Greece-bound Turkish-flagged boats was lifted, following a meeting between Greek Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroublis and Turkish Transport Minister Ahmet Arslan.

Fraport Greece Presents Revamp Plans for Santorini Airport

Fraport Greece presented its makeover plans for the Santorini Airport to tourism officials and local authorities, during an event recently held on the island.

InSETE: Greek Spatial Planning Strategies for Tourism Lagging

Spatial planning and regulatory strategies risk being ineffective, inexecutable or obsolete due to constant delays in the approval process, InSETE reveals.

Lufthansa – Air Berlin Deal Raises Concerns

Lufthansa was to officially confirm that it had inked a deal for parts of Air Berlin, raising in the meantime concerns by the International Airlines Group.

Greek Food Products Take Center Stage at Anuga Fair 

Over 260 Greek companies participated in the Anuga food fair recently held in Cologne, Germany, where the world's finest delicacies went on show.

Speakers Announced for SETE’s 16th Tourism and Development Conference

Government officials and international tourism organization's executives on October 16-17 will attend the 16th Conference of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Caldera Yachting Once Again Supports Women’s Volleyball Team of Santorini

Caldera Yachting is supporting the women’s volleyball team of the Thira Athletic Federation (A.O. Thiras) on Santorini as its Gold Sponsor for 2017–2018.

TCB Hosts Fam Trip in Thessaloniki for Polish MICE Professionals

Polish MICE professionals recently visited Thessaloniki within the framework of a fam trip organized by the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB).

WTM London: Genesys Summit to Focus on Technology in Travel, Hospitality

The ways technology could shape future travel will be discussed during a two-day event to be held by Genesys Digital Transformation at WTM London 2017.

Ο Πρόεδρος του ΣΑΔ μιλά για το 2ο Συνέδριο Αρχιτεκτονικής και Τουρισμού στην Ρόδο

Ο πρόεδρος του Συλλόγου Αρχιτεκτόνων Δωδεκανήσου, Γιώργος Σκιαδόπουλος, μιλά αναφορικά με το 2ο Συνέδριο Αρχιτεκτονικής και Τουρισμού και τους στόχους του.

Athens Airport Among EU’s 30 Busiest in 2016

Athens Airport was among the 30 busiest airports in the EU in 2016 handling increased traffic by 10.6 percent, according to data released by Eurostat.