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KLM Launches the ‘Night Light’

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recently launched the Night Light, designed specially for the families of business travellers.

Thomas Cook Introduces New Hotel Brand to the World from Greece

Thomas Cook Group plc, a leading leisure travel company, will introduce its new "Casa Cook" brand of lifestyle beach resorts from Greece.

Russian Tourists May Receive Special Discounts in Greece this Summer

Greek enterprises may offer discounts up to 20 percent to Russian tourists for their purchases in the country throughout the season, according to Government spokeswoman Olga Gerovasili.

‘Tourism Awards 2016’ Spotlight Shines on Greece’s Best Practices

The best practices of Greek companies and organizations in all sectors of travel, hospitality and leisure and initiatives that encourage innovation and the quality of Greek tourism were rewarded on Wednesday, April 6, at the glitzy awards ceremony of the Tourism Awards 2016.

United Airlines’ Seasonal Daily Athens-New York Service Launches May 26

United Airlines will launch its seasonal daily nonstop flights between Athens and New York/Newark on May 26.

Archaeological Museum of Tegea Receives Special Commendation at EMYA Awards 2016

Greece's Archaeological Museum of Tegea in Tripoli has received a Special Commendation from the judges of the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) 2016, organised by the European Museum Forum (EMF).

Nelios Collects Five Accolades at Tourism Awards 2016

Nelios took home five awards in the categories of Digital Tourism, Strategy & Innovation and Branding/Public Relations/People Strategy, at the third annual Tourism Awards, which were held recently at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall.

Gulf Air Appoints Country Manager in Greece

Gulf Air has announced the appointment of Abdul Hussain Abdul Rahman Hussain, a seasoned aviation professional with over 20 years’ experience, as its Country Manager in Greece.

Tourism Awards 2016: Travelotopos Wins Bronze for ‘Best New Solution for Tourism’

Greek technology company Travelotopos Reservation Software received the Bronze Award in the "Best New Solution for Tourism" category at the third annual Tourism Awards, which were held recently at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall.

World Travel & Tourism Council Appoints Gerald Lawless as New Chairman

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the election of Gerald Lawless as WTTC Chairman at the Council’s Annual General Meeting recently in Dallas, Texas.

New Faces: Danae Tsadila, Managing Director at ‘Trails Beyond’

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Danae Tsadila, the Managing Director at Trails Beyond, an incoming boutique tour operator offering authentic adventure explorations in Greece.

Greece-Cosco Sign Piraeus Port Deal

China’s Cosco Group on Friday signed a 368.5-million-euro agreement with Greek privatization fund TAIPED for a majority stake in Piraeus Port Authority (OLP).

Greece to Promote its ‘Hidden Treasures’ through EU ‘EDEN’ Project

Greece is exploring ways to promote its "destinations of excellence" and sustainable tourism through the European Commission’s “European Destinations of Excellence” (EDEN) project.

Tourism Support Announced for Greek Islands Hit by Refugee Influx

Five islands of the Aegean, which are the main entry points of refugees and migrants to Europe, will receive support to strengthen their tourist arrivals, according to a decision of the Labour and Tourism ministries and the Greek Manpower Employment Organization (OAED).

‘GTP Headlines’ Wins Silver at Tourism Awards 2016

Greek Travel Pages' English-language digital news platform GTP Headlines was awarded a Silver Tourism Award in the "Online Presence & Communication" category at the recent Tourism Awards 2016.

Greece Wins Double for Cultural Heritage at 2016 EU/Europa Nostra Awards

Greece is one of the 28 award winners of the 2016 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards. The country scored two awards in the category of "Conservation" for the Byzantine Church of St. Peter in Kastania, Mani, and the Traditional Watermill in Agios...

Tourism Awards 2016: Caldera Yachting Hits Gold in ‘Customer Services’ Category

Caldera Yachting, which specializes in yachting in the area of Santorini, received the Gold Award in the "Customer Services" category at the recent Tourism Awards 2016.

Poland to Welcome 2nd Grecka Panorama-The Greek Food Festival Exhibitions in December

Greece's tourism, products and gastronomy will take central stage in Poland this December at the second Grecka Panorama fair, which will be held together with The Greek Food Festival, in the National Stadium of Warsaw, the PGE Narodowy.

Travelife to hold Hotel Training Seminars in Greece

Travelife, one of the world’s leading sustainability certification schemes for tourism companies, will be holding hotel training seminars in Greece in May.

Atrium Hotel: Push the Reset Button this May with the ‘Skiathos Retreat 2016’ Detox Program

This May, the Atrium Hotel is giving holidaymakers the chance to reboot their system with a special summer detox program while vacationing on the popular island of Skiathos.