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Greek Travel Startup ‘Welcome Pickups’ Clinches Funding, Ready for Expansion

Greek travel startup Welcome Pickups has clinched seed funding of 1.65 million euros to be used to expand services and boost its network of destinations.

WTM London 2017: Travel Experts to Predict Key Trends in UK Market

Senior executives will debate the impact of Brexit, currency movements and other geopolitical trends during the “World Travel Leaders” session at WTM London 2017 in November.

100% Hotel Show Launches New Hospitality Blog to Share Inspiration and Knowledge

The 100% Hotel Show, the Greek exhibition addressed especially to hoteliers, has launched a blog to keep professionals updated on the fair's latest developments.

Greece Elected to UNWTO Executive Council

Greece has joined the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the 2018 – 2021 four-year term.

Greek Growth Rate Below Par, Eldorado Suspends Investment

Greece’s growth rate was lower than expected, up by 0.8 percent in the second quarter of 2017 from 0.4 percent in the previous quarter, the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) said. 

Greek September Sees Hotel Rates Rise

Hotel rates at popular destinations across Greece have increased by 22 percent for the month of September, according to a Trivago report.

Massive Mycenaean-era Chamber Tomb Comes to Light in Greece

The ninth largest chamber tomb out of some 4,000 unearthed in the last 150 years dating back to the Mycenaean era has been uncovered in Orchomenos, Central Greece.

Nisyros’ Archaeological Museum Opens Again

The Archaeological Museum of the island of Nisyros has reopened to the public, after remaining closed due to lack of staff.

Electra Metropolis: A Year of Success, Guests and Awards

More than 100,000 visitors and three awards later, the 5-star Electra Metropolis Hotel marks its one-year anniversary with plans to continue winning over the crowds.

Aegean Sees Rebound in Second-quarter Earnings

Greek carrier Aegean said higher load factors and passenger traffic led to a significant rebound in its earnings for the second quarter of 2017.

Celestyal Cruises Partners with Hays Travel in UK Market

Celestyal Cruises and Hays Travel have entered into a partnership, which is expected to capture a wide UK audience and meet the increasing demand for cruises.

Fraport: Passenger Traffic Up 8.3% in 14 Greek Airports in August

The 14 Greek regional airports that are managed by Fraport Greece achieved combined traffic growth of 8.3 percent to some 5.1 million passengers in August 2017.

Ryanair Announces New Routes Linking Frankfurt to Greece

Ryanair will launch five new routes from Frankfurt to Corfu, Kefalonia, Mykonos, Chania and Santorini from March 2018, all with two weekly frequencies.

Greek Capital to Welcome New York Times’ 5th Athens Democracy Forum

The Greek capital between September 13 and 17 will host the 5th Athens Democracy Forum with the participation of world-renowned personalities.

Greek Young Triathlon Champions of Tomorrow Train at Loutraki Sports Camp

More than 50 young athletes participated in the 2nd Children’s Training Triathlon Camp held by the Hellenic Triathlon Federation in Loutraki.

Πρόσκληση σε ημερίδα στην Άνδρο: Αύξηση online κρατήσεων μέσω ειδικών αθλητικών διοργανώσεων

Ημερίδα με θέμα την αύξηση των online κρατήσεων μέσω ειδικών αθλητικών διοργανώσεων, θα λάβει χώρα την Δευτέρα 18 Σεπτεμβρίου στην Άνδρο.

Τα αποτελέσματα των εκλογών του ΞΕΕ 2017

Μετά την ολοκλήρωση της ηλεκτρονικής διαδικασίας των εκλογών του Ξενοδοχειακού Επιμελητηρίου της Ελλάδος (ΞΕΕ), εκδόθηκε η ανακοίνωση των αποτελεσμάτων.

ELSTAT: Greece Sees Rise in 2016 Tourist Arrivals, Overnight Stays

Greece in 2016 saw a 2.7% increase in arrivals and a 4% rise in overnight stays in hotels, similar establishments and campsites, compared to 2015.

Greece’s Alpha Bank Sees Trend for Growth in 2017

The Greek economy is on a gradual path to recovery as economic indicators demonstrate an overall trend for growth, according to Alpha Bank.

Italy’s FS Takes Over Trainose Railway Officially on Sept. 14

The deal between Greek train operator Trainose and Italian railway group Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) Italiane will be finalized on September 14 on Corfu.