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ITB MICE Day 2017: Best Practices and Implementation Examples from Sector Professionals

A number of industry professionals will answer many questions and highlight best practices and actual scenarios at this year's ITB Berlin's MICE Day.

Turkish Airlines Expands Codeshare Agreement with Pakistan International Airlines

Turkish Airlines and Pakistan International Airlines will expand their codeshare agreement as of February 1 and this way offer passengers easier connections and more flexible alternatives.

Oman Air: Centipede Bites Passenger, Delays Flight to London

Oman Air flight WY 101, scheduled to fly from Muscat to London Heathrow, was delayed on Sunday after a passenger was bitten by a centipede during boarding.

Commission: No EU Citizen will Suffer Discrimination from Trump’s Immigration Decree

The EU will ensure that none of its citizens suffer discrimination by US President Donald Trump's ban on travellers from seven mainly-Muslim countries.

Greece Expects More American Tourists in 2017

Greece is expecting more tourists from the United States this year, following a double-digit increase in American visitors during the 2015-2016 period.

UNWTO Applauds 5-day Visa-free Policy by Belarus to Citizens of 80 States

The UNWTO supports the decision of the Government of Belarus to launch the 5-day visa-free policy that will be applicable to travelers from 80 countries.

Etihad’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Fly Seasonally to Athens, Greece

A new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of Etihad Airways will operate seasonally from Abu Dhabi to Athens, Greece, during the summer months.

Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association Elects New Board

The Hellenic Professional Yacht Owners Association (EPEST) recently elected a new Board of Directors for a three-year mandate.

Grand Opening for Renovated ‘GB Corner Gifts & Flavors’ in Athens

A large crowd recently lined up to attend the grand opening of the renovated GB Corner Gifts & Flavors shop of the Hotel Grande Bretagne in central Athens.

Tourism Awards 2017: Last Call for Entries

The deadline for entering the fourth edition of Greece's Tourism Awards is approaching fast! On Friday, February 3, entry submissions will be closed.

Royal Jordanian Strengthens its Presence in 14 Cities

Royal Jordanian will be increasing the frequency of its flights to 14 key Arab and international destinations on its route network as of summer 2017.

Going to a Greek Beach? Book Your Sunbed Online!

An app for booking sunbeds at organized beaches in Greece is available and expected to take the country's "Sun & Beach" experience to a whole other level.

Three Greek Cities in Euromonitor’s ‘Top 100 Destinations’ Report

Three Greek cities are in the top 100 city destinations ranking in terms of international tourist arrivals, according to Euromonitor International.

Insecurity, Lagging Negotiations Dampening Investment Climate in Greece

The IOBE think tank expects Greece’s investment climate to be affected by the lingering insecurity due to ongoing bailout negotiations.

December Travelers Give Greece Thumbs Up for Satisfaction

Visitors to Greek hotels appear to be happy with the services offered in December 2016, according to a recent report released by ReviewPro.

1st Messinia Pro Am: Big Names in Golf Get Ready to Tee Off at Costa Navarino in Greece

The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) features four big names in golf that are getting ready to tee off in the “1st Messinia Pro Am” at Costa Navarino this February: Graham Fox, Ralph Miller, Tino Schuster and Antonis Sotiropoulos.

Alonissos Island has Tourism High on Agenda

The head of tourism at the Municipality of Alonissos recently visited Athens and held a series of meetings that addressed issues concerning the island.

Epirus Promotes Cycling Tourism to Swedish Market

The Region of Epirus is getting ready to welcome groups of cycling tourists from Sweden for the 2017 tourism season.

Zorbas Restaurant to Participate in 2nd ‘Dine Athens’ Event

Zorbas Restaurant in Piraeus has announced that it is participating in the second “Dine Athens” event with a special seafood menu.

Europe Congress Prepares for 7th MICE B2B Forum ‘MCE Central & Eastern Europe’

Central & East European destinations and their MICE suppliers are getting ready to meet with event organizers at the MCE Central & Eastern Europe 2017.