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New Shipping Minister Vows to Get Greek Waterways Out of the Rut

Newly appointed Shipping and Island Policy Minister Panagiotis Kouroumblis has set speeding up the licensing procedures for Greece’s pending waterway network as a leading priority upon taking office earlier this month.

Lufthansa Cancels 876 Flights on November 23 Due to Pilots’ Strike

German airline Lufthansa announced that it has cancelled 876 of its flights scheduled for Wednesday ahead of a planned 24-hour strike by the carrier's pilots.

Volotea Announces New Athens-Genoa Connection

Spanish carrier Volotea has announced that it will launch a new Athens-Genoa connection, which will start in summer 2017.

Celestyal Cruises Brings Social Causes, Sustainability Efforts on Board

True to its ever-growing focus on social responsibility and sustainability, Celestyal Cruises announced another year of intense activity including educational, maritime training and community programs.

Air France-KLM Strengthens Partnership with Copa Airlines

Air France and Copa Airlines recently announced a new codeshare agreement on five routes operated by the Panamanian airline.

Condé Nast Traveler Readers Applaud Hotels Grande Bretagne and King George

The Hotel Grande Bretagne has been included once again among the best hotels in the world, according to the latest “Readers’ Choice Awards” of the Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The King George Hotel is also an honoree on the 2016 list for the first time.

‘Asteroupoli’ Christmas Village Opens its Doors in Ioannina

Asteroupoli, Greece's largest Christmas Village in Ioannina, will open its doors on Wednesday, November 23.

Astir Palace Marks End of An Era with Barak Obama Athens Stay

US President Barak Obama was just one more VIP added to the long list of “very important” guests of the legendary Astir Palace located along the Athenian Riviera.

Greek Team ‘Skyros 2016’ Honored for Climate Change Video in Global Competition

Greek team Skyros 2016 won the People's Choice Award in the Film4Climate Global Video Competition and was honored at an official awards event at the COP 22 climate summit in Marrakech, Morocco, on November 13.

Περισσότερες από 200 εταιρείες & ταξιδιωτικά γραφεία στο 4ο BTPF

Το 4ο Business Travel Professionals Forum (BTPF 2016), η μεγαλύτερη B2B συνάντηση των επαγγελματιών του τουρισμού στην Ελλάδα, θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 24-25 Νοεμβρίου στην Αθήνα.

Συμβουλές για Boutique ξενοδόχους στο Boutique Hospitality Conference

Πέντε εξαιρετικοί διεθνείς hospitality experts μοιράστηκαν βέλτιστες πρακτικές boutique φιλοξενίας με Έλληνες ξενοδόχους στο Boutique Hospitality Conference, που πραγματοποιήθηκε πρόσφατα...

PNO: No Ferries in Greece on November 24 Due to Strike

Greece’s passenger ferry service is expected to be disrupted on Thursday, November 24, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 24-hour strike in protest of pensions cuts.

Greece’s Conference Tourism Segment On the Rise

Greece is seeing a rise in the number of conferences it hosts on an annual basis, according to the secretary general of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), Dimitris Tryfonopoulos.

Philoxenia–Hotelia 2016 Joint Expo Sees 20,000 Visitors

The three-day Philoxenia – Hotelia exhibition, jointly held on November 18-20 in Thessaloniki, attracted over 20,000 visitors, an increase of 46 percent compared to last year.

Sani/Ikos Group Invests €250m in Greek Hospitality

The Sani/Ikos Group has completed the acquisition of hotels Corfu Chandris and Dassia Chandris on Corfu and Club Med Kefalos on Kos. The three hotels will now undergo a major revamp and operate under the brand of Ikos Resorts.

GTP Island: Hoteliers to Gain Promotion Ideas Direct from the Pros @ 100% Hotel Show 2016

For the third year, the Greek Travel Pages will be operating out of the "GTP Island" at the 100% Hotel Show, opening doors of communication between visiting tourist accommodation owners and leading hospitality consultants and travel agencies.

Minoan Lines Amends Itineraries Due to Ferry Workers Strike on November 24

Ferry company Minoan Lines is amending its domestic and North Adriatic itineraries, due to the announced 24-hour strike in Greece by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO) on Thursday, November 24.

Costa Navarino Named ‘IAGTO European Golf Resort of the Year 2017’

Costa Navarino, in the southwest Peloponnese in Greece, has been honored with the prestigious title of "2017 European Golf Resort of the Year" at the IAGTO Awards ceremony held recently in Palma, Spain.

Tourism Minister Meets Travel Bloggers Greece

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and members of Travel Bloggers Greece (TBG) recently shared views on the rise in Greek travel blogging and its influence on the sector.

Sunsoft Sponsors Metropolitan College Hotel Management App

Athens-based IT company Sunsoft has teamed up with the Metropolitan College offering its support to the Alexandros Front Office app aimed at making hotel management easy.