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Athens Airport Gets 20-year Concession Extension

Athens International Airport’s concession to run the country’s largest airport for the next 20 years has received the green light.

Fam Trips, Foreign Productions Promoting Aegean Isles

Foreign show productions and fam trips for bloggers, journalists and tour operators are keeping the Aegean islands in the spotlight.

ANEK Lines Hosts Photo Exhibition of Greek Instagrammers

A group exhibition titled #my_greece, featuring 270 photographs of Greek Instagrammers, recently opened on board ANEK Lines’ “Eleftherios Venizelos” ferry.

Lufthansa Group Announces Free Rebooking on European Routes

Customers on European routes of Lufthansa Group airlines will be able to rebook their return ticket to an earlier flight on the same day free of charge.

KLM Passengers Explore Meal Options with Online Service

KLM is now providing detailed information on the dining options available on intercontinental flights through an online service.

Santo Maris Oia Holds Coastal Cleanup Operation on Santorini

The Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa recently held a major cleanup operation at Santorini's harbor and on the beach of Baxedes in Oia.

National Theater of Greece Goes to Athens Airport

The National Theater of Greece will will present extracts from the new musical performance “Momo” at Athens International Airport on Friday, September 22.

TripAdvisor: Acropolis Museum Among Best in the World for 2017

The Acropolis Museum in Athens is among the top in the world, ranking 8th on the list of the 2017 Travelers' Choice Awards for Museums by TripAdvisor.

IKIES Traditional Houses on Santorini Nominated in 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards

IKIES Traditional Houses, located on the island of Santorini, has been nominated in three categories in the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards.

Ask2Travel Opens New Sales Office in Thessaloniki

Greek travel agency Ask2Travel has opened a new sales office in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece, at 301, Lagada Avenue in Stavroupolis.

UNWTO: Greece Tourism Hits Gold in July

Greece has taken the lead over its rival Spain in terms of tourism performance in the first half of the year, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Greek Hotels Losing Millions from the ‘Sharing Economy’

The direct impact of the so-called sharing economy on the Greek hotel industry has been estimated at 525 million euros a year in lost lodging revenue.

Greek Culture Minister Denies ‘London Times’ Parthenon Marbles Story

Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou has denied a London Times report that Greece is taking legal action to win back the Parthenon Marbles.

Piraeus Mayor to File Lawsuit Over Oil Spill Damage

Piraeus Mayor Yannis Moralis said the municipality will take legal action against all parties responsible for the oil spill off the coast of Salamina.

Rotterdam Officials Assess Oil Spill Damage on Saronic Gulf

A team of city officials and experts from Rotterdam recently arrived in Athens to assess the damage caused by the oil spill in the Saronic Gulf.

Greece’s Archaeological Sites, Museums Change Operating Hours

Greece’s archaeological sites and state museums, operating on extended hours, have changed their schedule in order to close by sunset.

Zominthos Excavation on Crete Reveals New Minoan Finds

The latest excavations at the site of Zominthos on Crete’s Mount Psiloritis have brought to light two new entrances and a staircase in the Minoan-era palace.

Ryanair Cancels Flights after it ‘Messed Up’ Pilots Holidays

Ryanair has confirmed a number of flight cancellations after "messing up" the allocation of annual leave to pilots in September and October.

High Profile Hosted Buyers Registered for Greek Tourism Expo 2017

The Greek Tourism Expo 2017 has announced that top level international hosted buyers will participate in its fourth edition in December in Athens.

Costa Navarino Hosts ‘Democracy and Film’ Weekend by The New York Times

Costa Navarino recently hosted the “Democracy and Film” Weekend within the framework of The New York Times’ 5th Athens Democracy Forum.