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Creta Maris Raises Blue Flag at Kastri Beach

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete recently celebrated the Blue Flag eco-label award it won for 2017 with an official flag-raising event.

Porto Carras Introduces its Wines to Italian Journalists

The Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki recently hosted a group of Italian wine-expert journalists and gave them the grand tour of its vineyards and winery.

Blue Air Announces Order for Six Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft

Romanian carrier Blue Air will order six Boeing 737 MAX airplanes and lease a further six 737 MAXs 8 and six Next-Generation 737-800s.

Crete’s Lyttos Beach Hotel Renovates Facilities

The Lyttos Beach Hotel in Hersonissos, Crete, completed extensive renovation works in its rooms, sports facilities and public spaces.

Greek Hotel Receives First GSTC Sustainability Certificate Worldwide

Rhodes' Melenos Lindos Exclusive Suites has become the first hotel in the world to be awarded the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certificate.

Greek Tourism Minister Says Sector Scoring High on Growth

The Greek tourism sector is moving full speed ahead with a growth rate of 7 percent, double the international average at 3-4 percent, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

IOBE: Thessaloniki Port Privatization to Bring in €1.6bn in Next Decade

The privatization of the Thessaloniki Port Authority is expected to contribute to GDP growth in Greece by up to 1.6 billion euros by 2026, IOBE think-tank says.

Shipping Ministry Launches Public Consultation to Improve Greek Ports

The Shipping Ministry, in cooperation with the Interior Ministry, has launched a public debate to establish new growth dynamics in Greek ports.

Tinos the Aegean Muse: Island’s New Plan for Tourism

The Cycladic island of Tinos is aiming to expand to new markets and promote both its tourism offerings as well as its local products with the launch of its latest tourism action plan.

‘Patmos Revelation’: Greek Sacred Island Gets Ready for First Sports Tourism Event!

In less than two weeks runners and swimmers will gather on Patmos in Greece to participate in the sacred island's first sports tourism event “Patmos Revelation”!

Santorini and Sifnos to Host American Journalists and Bloggers

Santorini and Sifnos will host a group of American journalists and bloggers, upon the initiative of the South Aegean Region and the GNTO New York & Canada.

Greece’s Lampsa Teams Up with AccorHotels for Mercure Belgrade Excelsior

Athens-based hotels group Lampsa SA is teaming up with Orbis Hotel Group - AccorHotels for the opening in Serbia of Mercure Belgrade Excelsior in September, the company announced this week.

‘Secret Legend Suites’ Opens in Oia, Santorini

The “Secret Legend Suites”, a member of the Secret Hotels Group, recently opened its doors in Oia on the island of Santorini and is welcoming guests for the summer season.

Crete Hoteliers Learn More about Sustainability Through Travelife Seminars

Hoteliers on Crete in Greece were recently introduced to Travelife, the internationally recognized sustainability certification scheme for the tourism industry.

Hong Kong Airlines Achieves Skytrax 4-Star Recognition

Hong Kong Airlines received the 4-Star Airline Rating at the 2017 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the quality of its onboard product and staff services.

Flydubai Teams Up with Amadeus for Loyalty Program

Dubai airliner flydubai has chosen Amadeus as its technology partner for its unique loyalty program “OPEN”.

‘International Day for MSMEs’ to Be Celebrated on June 27

The International Day for Micro-, Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) will be celebrated on June 27, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly.

In Memory of Evangelos Stavropoulos

Evangelos Stavropoulos, the founder of Hydra Travel, has passed away. His funeral will be held on June 24 at the Anastaseos Cemetery in Keratsini.

Greece’s Inbound Visitors Grow 3.2% in First Four Months of 2017

The number of inbound visitors to Greece during the January-April 2017 period increased by 3.2 percent, according to the Bank of Greece

Hotrec: Quality, Variety of Local Cuisine Lands Greece Among Europe’s Top 3 Foodie Destinations

Greece is in the top three European destinations with regards to overall quality and variety of local food and cuisine, according to a Hotrec survey.