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Aviation Safety Network Says More Air Fatalities in 2018

The number of airline accidents in 2018 led to the death of 556 people, making it the worst year in a five-year average, according to the Aviation Safety Network.

Posted On 04 Jan 2019

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Planning Needed to Address Increased Tourism Flows to Europe

Greece and other leading European tourism destinations will be working in the coming months on addressing the sector’s main challenge: overtourism.

Posted On 03 Jan 2019

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France, US Markets Driving Greek Tourism in October 2018

Driving tourism growth to Greece in October 2018 were visitors from France, with spending up by 73.0 percent, and by US visitors with spending up by 84.8 percent.

Posted On 03 Jan 2019

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Greece’s November Visitors Opt for Athens

Athens was the top destination of choice for visitors in Greece from Germany, the UK and Italy in November 2018, according to data by InSETE.

Posted On 02 Jan 2019

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Handelsblatt: Tourism Leading the Greek Economy out of the Crisis

Tourism in Greece is leading the country's economy out of the crisis, according to leading German-language business newspaper Handelsblatt.

Posted On 31 Dec 2018

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Hotels See Decline in Overnight Stays of Greeks

The number of overnight stays of Greeks in hotels in Greece dropped during the first nine months of 2018, according to data by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Posted On 28 Dec 2018

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Hotel Sector Contributes to Greek Economy, BoG Report Finds

The Greek hotel sector in the 2010-2017 period contributed to Greece's economy in terms of employment, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said in its Interim Report on Monetary Policy 2018.

Posted On 27 Dec 2018

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Report Gives Tourism Destinations a More Accurate Picture of Health Tourism

The UNWTO and the ETC have launched a new report on health tourism that defines the motivations behind travelers looking for health-related services.

Posted On 27 Dec 2018

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Bank of Greece: Tourism Revenue Rising, Up to €1.4bn in October

Tourism revenues rose to 1.41 billion euros in October 2018, from 1.19 billion euros during the same period last year, according to the Bank of Greece.

Posted On 21 Dec 2018

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AirHelp: The ’10 Commandments’ of Air Travel

Legal services provider AirHelp has released its 10 commandments of air travel that travelers always need to remember in case their flight is disrupted.

Posted On 21 Dec 2018

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More Greeks to Travel Abroad for the Holidays

More Greeks this year will travel abroad for the Christmas and New Year holidays, according to figures gathered from travel agencies throughout Greece.

Posted On 20 Dec 2018

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Greece’s Shipping Tycoons Step Up Buys and Orders

The year comes to a close with even more new investments by Greek shipowners, who in 2018 acquired a total of 293 vessels in 1,400 transactions, according to Allied Shipbroking.

Posted On 20 Dec 2018

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Photo Source: @Grecotel Hotels & Resorts

ICAP Study: Tourism Enterprises Among Greece’s Most Profitable

Tourism enterprises hold leading positions among Greece’s 500 most profitable businesses for 2017, according to an ICAP study.

Posted On 19 Dec 2018

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Lloyd’s List Names 15 Greeks Among World’s Top 100 Shipping Giants

Fifteen Greeks are among the world’s leading shipping owners with Greece and China in the lead as countries with the most influential people in the industry, according to Lloyd’s List.

Posted On 19 Dec 2018

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Spain, Greece Strong Players in German Market in 2019, Says DRV Chief

Spain and Greece are top choices for German holidaymakers, along with recovering competitors Turkey, Tunisia and Egypt, according to the German Travel Association (DRV).

Posted On 19 Dec 2018

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Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Travel / John Triantafilopoulos

Greek Hoteliers Satisfied with Holiday Season Occupancy Rates

Traditional winter destinations, mostly in mainland Greece, are set to win over the crowds this holiday season, according to the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers.

Posted On 18 Dec 2018

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CLIA: Social Media-worthy Experiences, Wellness Top Trends for Cruise Travel in 2019

Social media-worthy, wellness and achievement travel are set to be the top trends in cruise tourism for 2019, according to a report by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Posted On 18 Dec 2018

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TUI Included Among World’s Most Carbon-efficient Airlines by Atmosfair

TUI Group's airlines, TUI Airways and TUI fly, have achieved top rankings in the 2018 Airline Index by the independent climate protection organisation atmosfair.

Posted On 17 Dec 2018

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Greece’s Winter Destination Hotels to Reach Full Capacity, Experts Say

Greece’s winter destinations are set to welcome the majority of Greece’s holiday travelers with tourism experts expecting hotels to reach full capacity.

Posted On 14 Dec 2018

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