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Giant Sea Creatures Star in Greece’s 1st Kite Parade!

The 1st Kite Parade will take place on June 10-11 at the Schinias beach, north east of Athens and will feature giant flying sea creatures.

British Airways: UK Flights to Resume but Delays Still Expected

British Airways has warned of further flight delays and cancellations on Sunday at Heathrow and Gatwick airports in the UK, following a major IT failure.

British Airways Cancels All Heathrow, Gatwick Flights – Update

British Airways has cancelled all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick airports for the rest of the day (Saturday) due to an IT system failure.

British Airways Cancels Heathrow, Gatwick Flights Due to IT System Failure

British Airways has cancelled all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick airports in the UK until 6pm on Saturday, due a major IT system failure.

Greece Going Full Speed Ahead to Attract More Tourists from China

Having China as a priority tourism market, Greece is working on increasing the number of Chinese visitors through a series of strategic actions.

Leading Chinese Travel Platform ‘Alitrip’ Introduces Itself to Greek Tourism Professionals

Major business opportunities available through China's "Alitrip" online travel platform were presented to Greek tourism enterprises during an Athens event.

Five Regions Collect Most 2016 Travel Receipts in Greece

Five out of 13 regions in Greece accounted for the better part (87.5 percent) of the 12,749 million euros in travel revenue for 2016.

No Metro, Suburban Railway Service to/from Athens Airport from May 30 to June 1

Greek railway operator Trainose has cancelled all routes of intercity trains and of the Proastiakos suburban railway from Tuesday, May 30, until Thursday, June 1, due to strike action by its workers.

MaltaEU2017: Greek Tourism Discussed at European Ministerial Conference

Greece's secretary general for tourism policy, Georgios Tziallas, presented the country's policies during the European Ministerial Conference on Tourism in Valletta, Malta.

Digital Technology a Priority for Greek Tourism

Innovation, new technologies, specialized education and collecting online feedback are at the center of the Greek tourism ministry’s digital policy.

Thessaloniki is a ‘Trendy’ Destination, ABTA Chairman says

Thessaloniki is a popular destination for Britons, due to its sites and multicultural features, according to ABTA Chairman Noel Josephides.

Hellenic Seaways Thessaloniki-Sporades Ferry Link Kicks Off June 1

Greek coastal ferry operator Hellenic Seaways announced the launch of five weekly routes connecting Thessaloniki with the Sporades islands.

Dive into Summer with Divani Group’s Pools in Athens

The Divani Group invites Athenians and visitors to enjoy the Greek summer at the pools of its "Apollon Palace & Thalasso" and "Divani".

Greek DMC ‘Kentavros Travel Network’ Announces New Board of Directors

Tour operator Kentavros Travel Network recently elected a new Board of Directors, appointing Notis Martakis as president.

Athens Airport, Hellenic American University to Teach Aviation to Kids

Athens International Airport and the Hellenic American University are organizing the 2nd Aviation and Flight Academy for students.

Athens National Garden Becomes Happening Spot in June

Athenians and visitors will have the chance to usher in summer with 30 days full of 150 cultural and sports events in the capital's National Garden.

Pioneering Greeks: Alexia Kotsi & Grigoris Stamatopoulos, Funkmartini

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces the founders of Funkmartini, an online booking platform for beauty services.

Greek Inspectors Hit the Beach to Tackle Tax Evasion

In efforts to tackle tax evasion particularly rampant in the summer months, Greek tax inspectors are making surprise “visits” at popular tourist areas.

Greece Readies Legal Framework for Health Tourism

A legal framework to cover health tourism in Greece is the next step in a series of actions by the Tourism Ministry to expand the thematic travel sector.

Greek Golden Visa Program to Include Bond Buyers

The Greek economy ministry will expand the investment visa program to include extending "gold visas" to foreign nationals investing at least €250,000 in bonds/shares.