connect with us
Greece's latest tourism industry news by Greek Travel Pages

Piraeus – Athens Airport Suburban Train Connection Set for Summer

The port of Piraeus will be directly connected with Athens International Airport as of summer 2017, according to Greek railways operator Ergose.

Commission Updates EU Air Safety List, Clears All Kazakh Airlines

All airlines certified in Kazakhstan have been removed from the EU’s air safety list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards.

Etihad and TUI to Launch New European Leisure Airline

The Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) Board has approved plans to create a new European leisure airline group in a joint venture with TUI AG.

Greek Hoteliers Get the ‘Whole Package’ at GTP Island 2016

Doors of communication were opened between hoteliers and leading hospitality consultants and travel agencies at the GTP Island at the fourth edition of the 100% Hotel Show, the Greek exhibition addressed especially to hoteliers.

TUI Group Turnover Up by 1.4%, Aiming Higher

TUI Group recorded improved turnover in the 2015/16 financial year by 1.4 percent at 17.76 billion euros.

Makedonia Palace Wraps Up Year of Hosting Successful Events

Makedonia Palace recently hosted its last congress for 2016, completing a series of successful events that took place this year on its premises.

Christmas Comes Early for Romanian Children with Ryanair

Ryanair held its first ever Santa flight in Romania, flying 150 children from Craiova to Bucharest, onboard a specially chartered Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Greece and Serbia to Explore Cooperation in Tourism

A bilateral tourism forum between Serbia and Greece will be held at the Metropol Palace Hotel in Belgrade, on Wednesday, December 14.

Nathalie Rau Named New Human Resources Manager at Austrian Airlines

Effective January 1, 2017, Nathalie Rau will assume the position of Head of Human Resources at Austrian Airlines.

UNWTO Condemns Istanbul Explosions

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Sunday strongly condemned Saturday's twin bombings in Istanbul.

Greek Ferry Services Back to Normal After Weeklong Strike

After one week of industrial action, the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) suspended its strike giving the go ahead to ferries to immediately begin their routes across Greece.

Kountoura to Talk About Greek Tourism Investment Opportunities at Capital Link Forum NY

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will attend the 18th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum in New York on Monday, December 12, to present the new investment opportunities in the Greek tourism sector.

EU Funds to Back Restoration of Central Greece Monuments

A number of historical monuments and relevant cultural heritage sites located in the Region of Central Greece have received approval by the culture and finance ministries to be allotted EU subsidies for restoration works.

Thermal Springs Key to Boosting Wellness Tourism in Greece

On December 17, experts and local authorities will meet for the 2nd Panhellenic Conference of the Thermal Medicine Academy to discuss ways to tap into the more than 700 thermal springs across Greece to promote wellness tourism and attract travelers to Greek destinations all year round.

Commission Action Plan to Tackle Travel Document Fraud

In efforts to stem terrorism and organized crime and improve border protection and migration management, the European Commission has announced a new action plan aimed at enhancing the security of travel documents.

Hotel Perivoli Wins the Luxury Travel Guide Service Award for Peloponnese 2017

Hotel Perivoli is the winner of the Luxury Travel Guide's Service Excellence Award 2017 - Peloponnese. This is the second year in a row that the hotel has received the prestigious accolade.

Entrada System Grows its Client Roster at Greek Tourism Expo 2016

Ahead RM, an innovative Greek company that provides internet software solutions and online services, renewed relations with partners and added a number of new clients to its roster, during its participation in the recent Greek Tourism Expo 2016.

Cretan Holidays Expands Cooperation with NetSemantics

Aiming to achieve the best quality of service for its partners and reinforce its online sales through various channels, Cretan Holidays Destination Management has chosen to strengthen its cooperation with the integrated tourism platform of NetSemantics.

Madonna Introduces Greek Muse ‘Euterpe’ to the World at Billboard Event

Global icon Madonna hit the Billboard Women In Music 2016 red carpet on Friday wearing a Gucci custom multicolored matching two-piece silk suit with the Greek name "Euterpe" embroidered on the back.

Pioneering Greeks: Tzanetos Antypas, President of Praksis

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Tzanetos Antypas, the president of Praksis, a non profit organization that aims to plan, apply and implement humanitarian programs and medical interventions.