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Agios Nikolaos Mayor A. Zervos Says City Planning Means Listening to the Young

In these rapidly changing times, with super speedy communication and even speedier needs, hearing out the younger generations can be the only way to create cities that are functional and friendly, Agios Nikolaos Mayor Antonios Zervos told the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) on the...

Bank Analysts See Potential in Greek Tourism

Tourism traffic to Greece stands to gain in great part from the ongoing insecurity in the surrounding region and the improved visa procedure for Russian and Chinese travelers, according to Alpha Bank analysts.

Qatar Airways Offers Fares Discount to ‘Navarino Challenge’ Participants

Qatar Airways is offering a special promotion to all passengers travelling to Greece who are participating in the sports tourism event “Navarino Challenge” which takes place on September 9-11 in Messinia and Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.

WTM London 2016 Attracts New Exhibitors from Around the Globe

The world's largest hotels search site, an aircraft charter specialist and the fourth largest city in Ecuador are among the new exhibitors already signed up for this year's World Travel Market London.

Emirates’ In-flight Experience… ‘Lands’ in Athens

Emirates was recently the host of a special evening event at the open air cinema Cine Flisvos at the Athens Riviera and introduced guests to the authentic Emirates in-flight entertainment experience during the screening of two, back to back movies.

fedHATTA: Επιτέλους διαφυλάσσεται το έργο των τουριστικών γραφείων

Το Γραφείο του Γενικού Γραμματέα Τουριστικής Πολιτικής Ανάπτυξης του Υπουργείου Οικονομίας, Ανάπτυξης Τουρισμού, με δύο πρόσφατα έγγραφά του προς τις Περιφερειακές Υπηρεσίες Τουρισμού του Υπουργείου, αποκαθιστά επιτέλους την τάξη όσον αφορά τη νόμιμη εκτέλεση του έρ...

Alitalia Cancels 142 Flights Due to Strike Action

Italy's national carrier Alitalia has announced the cancellation of 142 flights scheduled for Tuesday due to strike action by part of its staff.

Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Growth Stays Strong in June

Figures for June released by the Athens International Airport (AIA) confirmed continued rise in passenger traffic.

Greek Tourism, Trade Sector Bodies Call for Turn to E-transactions

Greece’s tourism and trade sector bodies are calling on the government to push for the implementation of electronic transactions in efforts to cut operational costs for both businesses and government and to tackle tax evasion.

Ecoweek Crete Hands Tools to Next Generation for Sustainable Change

In a rare example of the “magic” that happens when private and public, local and international meet on one front and for one cause, Ecoweek 2016 at Agios Nikolaos on the Greek island of Crete, kicked off on Monday, with a series of speakers and workshops aimed at architecture...

Germans Eyeing Greece Investments Enterprise Body Says

German investors are exploring opportunities in Greece to place their capital, according to the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV).

Christine Lagarde: Greece Should Permanently Host the Olympic Games

The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, recently agreed that the Olympic Games should be hosted permanently in Greece.

‘bluegr Hotels & Resorts’ Not Connected with Bankrupt Gas Company ‘Jetoil’

The private family-owned hotel and tourism company bluegr Hotels & Resorts, founded by Gina Mamidakis, has no corporate or business relationship or any association with the gas company Jetoil, an announcement read on Monday.

Greek Hospitality Startup ‘Workathlon’ Attends MIT Enterprise Forum Boot Camp in Boston

Workathlon, a Greek company that finds, vets and hires the best staff in hospitality, was among the startups from Greece selected to attend a week-long boot camp at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston during June 11–19.

Domus Renier Boutique Hotel: New Arrival in Chania, Crete

The Domus Renier Boutique Hotel, a place where history and modern architecture coexist, has opened its doors in the heart of the old Venetian Port of Chania and promises memorable accommodation and service.

ITB Asia Partners with International SOS for Medical & Travel Security

ITB Asia, to take place on October 19-21 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, will host workshops on mitigating the risk of business travel in collaboration with its first official medical and travel security partner, International SOS.

Alpha Bank: Brexit May Have Negative Impact on Greek Tourism

UK demand for Greek tourism services may be adversely affected if the rate of the British pound against the euro remains at a low level for a long time, according to Alpha Bank's weekly bulletin.

Cosco-OLP Deal Ratified Amid Blame-Game Over Changing Terms

The 300-member Greek parliament ratified by a 223-vote the sale of the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) to Chinese shipping giant Cosco a day after the Hong-Kong based conglomerate said in letter that the terms for the deal submitted to parliament had been altered.

Athens Historic Center Ready for Revamp

Greece’s Central Council for Modern Monuments has given Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis the green light to proceed with the necessary works for a makeover of the historic center of the Greek capital.

Russia PM Putin Lifts Turkey Travel Ban

Russians can once again resume travel to Turkey after President Vladimir Putin announced that he was lifting a ban on tourism there following recent phone talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.