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MCI/AFEA Organize Successful ‘IPA 2016’ Congress in Vancouver, Canada

Athens-based AFEA Travel and Congress Services last month teamed up with MCI for the organization of the International Congress on Pediatrics - IPA 2016 in Vancouver, Canada.

Kea’s 100 Years of Shipwrecks in the Spotlight

A three-day event to mark a century since the S/S Burdigala and HMHS Britannic sank off Kea will take place September 30-October 2 on the island.

Acropolis Night Run Kicks Off on Oct 1

With the participation of thousands of runners and walkers of all ages, the sports event Acropolis Night Run will kick off on Saturday, October 1, in Athens.

World Travel Market London 2016: Register for WTM Speed Networking Programme

World Travel Market London is calling on its WTM Buyers’ Club members to apply for the hugely popular WTM Speed Networking programme.

Η ECOWEEK επιστρέφει και πάλι στη Θεσσαλονίκη

Μετά από μια σειρά εκδηλώσεων στην Ελλάδα και στο εξωτερικό η ECOWEEK επιστρέφει και πάλι στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Το Διεθνές Συνέδριο και Εργαστήρια Αειφόρου σχεδιασμού της ECOWEEK πραγματοποιούνται στις 14 - 20 Νοεμβρίου 2016 με θεματολογία ''Placemaking in One Planet'', εστιάζον...

AEGEAN, Olympic Air Flights Return to Normal after Civil Aviation Workers Call Off Strike

AEGEAN and Olympic Air flights will fly as scheduled on Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30, after the civil aviation authority personnel (OSYPA) called off their strike on late Wednesday.

Greek Tourism: Less Revenue in 2016, More Challenges in 2017

The president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers, Yiannis Retsos, expects no increase in tourism revenue for Greece this year, despite the rise in arrivals to the country.

Greece Drops Five Places in WEF Competitiveness Ranking

Greece dropped five places in the rankings of 138 countries from 81st place to 86th in the Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017, released by the World Economic Forum.

AEGEAN, Olympic Air Cancel Flights Due to Strike on September 29-30

Flight cancellations have been announced by AEGEAN and Olympic Air for Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30, due to strike action announced by the civil aviation authority personnel (OSYPA).

ELSTAT: Tourist Arrivals and Overnight Stays in Greece Rise in 2015

Greece last year recorded an increase of 6.1 percent in arrivals and 3.9 percent in overnight stays in hotels, similar establishments and campsites, compared with 2014, according to data released recently by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Google Trips App Goes Live: See More, Plan Less

Google is again tapping into the tourism market with the launch of a new travel app called Google Trips that helps potential holidaymakers plan their next adventure.

Italy’s Vanity Fair Reveals the Colourful Traditions and Secret Beaches of Karpathos

The Italian online edition of lifestyle magazine Vanity Fair revealed the wild beauty of Karpathos in early summer in a travel destination feature.

Creta Maris Beach Resort Holds Emergency Evacuation Drill

Staff members and guests recently took part in an evacuation drill at the Creta Maris Beach Resort, in Hersonissos, Crete.

Emirates Offers Value Added Incentives for Business Travellers

Emirates recently revamped its corporate loyalty programme, Emirates Business Rewards, to provide greater value and added features for customers.

Etihad Named ‘Airline of the Year’ for Third Time by UK Magazine, TTG

Etihad Airways has been awarded the "Airline of the Year" award for the third consecutive year by UK magazine Travel Trade Gazette (TTG).

Aeromexico to Increase Number of Flights to Vancouver

Aeromexico will increase the number of flights it offers to Vancouver, starting in December.

Travel Trade Athens 2016: Πάνω από 2.000 συναντήσεις Ελλήνων και ξένων παραγόντων του τουρισμού

Στην Αθήνα φτάνουν με πρωτοβουλία του δήμου Αθηναίων 95 κορυφαίοι παράγοντες της παγκόσμιας τουριστικής βιομηχανίας, προκειμένου να συμμετάσχουν στο 4ο Travel Trade Athens 2016, που διοργανώνει την Κυριακή 2 και τη Δευτέρα 3 Οκτωβρίου, η Εταιρία Ανάπτυξης και Τουριστικής Προβολής...

Greece Celebrates World Tourism Day 2016, Spreads the Word about Accessibility

On the occasion of World Tourism Day on September 27, Greek tourism figures give their messages to mark the importance of Accessible Tourism and the creation of environments that can cater for the needs of all of us.

WTTC Calls on Tourism Sector to be More Accessible

David Scowsill, the president and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has called for the tourism sector to be more accessible, during a speech at World Tourism Day celebrations in Bangkok, Thailand.

Athens Airport Takes Marketing Award at World Routes 2016

Athens International Airport (AIA) “Eleftherios Venizelos” was announced as the winner in the 4m-20m Passengers category of the World Routes 2016 Marketing Awards at a ceremony held recently in Chengdu, China.