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TUS Airways Launches Direct Flight from Athens to Haifa

Cyprus-based TUS Airways has launched a new direct flight from Athens to Haifa, a route that has been launched for the first time ever.

Greek Blue Flag Beaches in World’s Top 3

Greek beaches have consecutively been listed in the top three spots of the highly coveted Blue Flags Program, the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) said on occasion of the 30th anniversary of the project.

Strada Marina on Zakynthos to Wrap Up Renovation in April

The Strada Marina hotel on Zakynthos is making the finishing touches to its modern renovation and will present its new face in April.

UNWTO Elections: Secretary-General Candidates Confirmed

Seven candidates are in the running for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) for the period 2018-2021.

Condor Takes Off with Air Namibia

Condor and Air Namibia have concluded a codeshare agreement, which will allow Condor passengers to have access to daily flight connections to Windhoek from summer 2017.

Pioneering Greeks: Yiorgos Nikoletakis, Founder & CEO of ‘100 Mentors’

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Yiorgos Nikoletakis, Founder & CEO of "100 Mentors", a digital platform that changes the way we choose our professional activity.

Athens Hotels: 2016 Tourism Season was ‘Marginally Positive’

The Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association said that the 2016 tourism season for hotels in the Greek capital was "marginally positive".

Commission Approves Visa Validation at E. Aegean Island Ports

A visa facilitation pilot program that allows non-European Union citizens from Turkish ports to visit select Greek islands has been extended by one year.

Greece Says ‘Independent’ Parthenon Marbles Story ‘Inaccurate’

The Culture Ministry stated that an Independent story, titled "Greece Offers Ancient Archaeological Wonders in Exchange for Elgin Marbles", is "inaccurate".

Sector Body GEPOET to Focus on Greek Tourism Promotion, Social Actions

The promotion of Greek tourism and social actions are among the main priorities of the General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET).

‘Respond on Demand’ B2B Thessaloniki Meet to Spur Tourism

Cooperation in tourism and travel will take center stage during the B2B Travel Event Thessaloniki 2017 to take place on March 27-28.

Sky Express Debuts GDS with Sabre to Reach Travel Agencies Across Greece

Sky Express has joined the Sabre global distribution system (GDS) to reach travel agencies across Greece.

Zela Aviation Strengthens Team with Appointment of Michael Assariotis

Zela Aviation has announced the appointment of Michael Assariotis to its team. Michael will focus on ACMI Activity as well as Aviation Consulting.

Hilton Athens Celebrates Earth Hour 2017

The Hilton Athens will once again participate in "Earth Hour", a global event organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Tales of Magic Carpets & Floating Bars Onboard ‘Celebrity Edge’

Celebrity Cruises has gone all out with its pride and joy, the Celebrity Edge, which is set to hit the seas on December 16, 2018.

Ryanair Announces New Winter Route from Athens to Poznan

Irish carrier Ryanair has announced a new winter route from Athens to Poznan, starting in October, with two weekly frequencies.

Kountoura Presents Greek Cruise Potential at Seatrade Meet in US

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura focused on the growth potential of cruise tourism to Greece at the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Florida.

Turkey Says EU Deals Hinge on Visa-Free Travel

Turkey says all EU agreements, including the migrant deal to stem migrant flows from entering Europe via Greece, will be called off if Turkish citizens do not get visa-free travel.

All-year Tourism, Innovation on Tziallas’ Commission Agenda

Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development, Yiorgos Tziallas, recently met with senior officials from the European Commission in Brussels.

Sky Express to Operate Three New Exclusive Routes in Greece

Sky Express has announced that it will operate three new exclusive routes in Greece from April 1, 2017, until March 31, 2021.