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EC Invites Municipalities to Apply for Free WiFi Hotspot Funding

The European Commission invites municipal authorities across Europe to apply for funding to build free wireless Internet hotspots in public spaces under its WiFi4EU program.

Christmas and New Year Events at Divani Collection Hotels

The Divani Collection Hotels group is inviting all to experience the Christmas and New Year magic at its hotels in Athens, Meteora and Larissa.

Hilton Athens Welcomes Holiday Season with Christmas Carols, Charity Bazaar

Hilton Athens is welcoming the holiday season with thousands of lights, Christmas trees, carols and a number of festivities, including a charity bazaar.

E-ticketing Takes Effect Across Athens Transport System

A new ticketing system has been put into effect on Athens transport requiring commuters to use e-tickets in order to travel on the city’s public network.

UNWTO/WTM: Tourism Protests are a ‘Wake-up Call’ for Destinations

The tourism industry must act now to tackle overtourism, UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai underlined while speaking at the WTM London 2017.

Ryanair Cancels More Flights, Greece also Affected

Destinations in Greece will be affected by Ryanair's decision to cancel more flights this winter, affecting the travel plans of some 400,000 passengers.

All Inclusive Resorts Account for 2.2% of Greece Total

All inclusive resorts account for 2.2 percent of Greece’s total accommodation units, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Athens’ First ‘Greek Travel Show’ Ready to Kick Off

The first 'Greek Travel Show' will open its doors to holidaymakers on May 19-21 at the Helexpo-Maroussi Exhibition Center in Athens.

SWISS Lines Up Air Show and Events for FIS Alpine Ski World Championships 2017

SWISS has an air show and public events lined up for the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships 2017, which will be held in St. Moritz during February 6 to 19.

SWISS to Bring Air Show to the 2017 Lauberhorn Ski Races

SWISS will serve as the official airline for this year’s 87th International Lauberhorn Ski Races in Wengen in the Bernese Oberland during January 13 to 15.

Qatar Airways Unveils its Biggest Travel Festival Ever for 2017

Qatar Airways’ popular Travel Festival is back and has been significantly enhanced for 2017, inviting world travellers to take advantage of a number of exceptional deals across the airline’s global network.

Qatar Airways Launches ‘Travel Together, Save Together’ Campaign

Qatar Airways has launched its first "Travel Together, Save Together" campaign giving 30 percent off available fares across the airline’s award-winning First, Business and Economy cabins.

Greek Travel Show: TIF-Helexpo to Stage New Tourism Expo in Athens

Greece's national exhibition body TIF-Helexpo has announced that a new tourism expo, named the Greek Travel Show (Greek Holidays), will open in Athens in May 2017.

Qatar Airways Brings Back its ‘Travel Festival’ Deals

Qatar Airways’ popular "Travel Festival" is back, giving travellers across the world the opportunity to enjoy dream deals to inspiring places - as well as having the chance to win fantastic prizes.

Delta Offers Compensation for Customers Affected by Systemwide Outage

Delta Air Lines will provide $200 in travel vouchers to all customers who experienced a delay of greater than three hours or a cancelled flight as a result of the systemwide outage on Monday, August 8.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Presents New e-Tourism Guide for Athens

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has launched a new electronic tourism guide for Athens and Attica named "trip2athens" that focuses on online booking, organizing travel and boosting business partnerships within the tourism industry of the Greek capital.

FORTHcrs Launches New Credit Management Service to Make Life Easier for Ferry Companies, Travel Agencies

FORTHcrs has announced its pioneering new service "Credit Limit Management" (CLM), which gives companies the opportunity to boost competitiveness across the sales chain of tourism services.

Singapore Airlines, Changi Airport Group Extend Changi Transit Programme Partnership

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have extended the popular Changi Transit Programme, which provides SIA and SilkAir customers rewards during their transit in Singapore.

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).

Athens Mayor, UNHCR Join Forces, City to Host 3,000 Refugees

Some 3,000 refugees will be offered temporary accommodation at city apartments, Athens Mayor Yiorgos Kaminis said on Wednesday, following a meeting with UNHCR representative Philippe Leclerc.