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Interview: ‘Discover the World Greece’ Management Talks Aviation, Tourism

The father-son management of Discover the World Greece talks to GTP Headlines on issues regarding Greek tourism and the aviation sector.

WTM London 2017: Travel Experts to Predict Key Trends in UK Market

Senior executives will debate the impact of Brexit, currency movements and other geopolitical trends during the “World Travel Leaders” session at WTM London 2017 in November.

Lufthansa Interested in ‘Parts’ of Air Berlin

Lufthansa has expressed interest in acquiring a number of planes from German carrier Air Berlin after it filed insolvency recently.

Lufthansa Receives German Gov’t Support to Take Over Assets of Air Berlin

Lufthansa has received more support from the German government in its bid to take over assets of insolvent airline Air Berlin.

Greek Hospitality Sector Welcomes New Hotels

The hospitality sector in Greece this year is welcoming the opening of new hotels in Athens and in different parts of the country.

Three Airlines, Two Operators Handling Bulk of Tourists to Greece

Two tour operators and three airlines handle the bulk of travelers interested in Greece this summer, according to the Hellenic Slot Coordination Authority.

More Chinese Travelers Setting Sights on Greece

Over 1.5 million Chinese tourists are expected to Greece in the coming years, who are interested in the country's attractions, culture and shopping market.

TUI Group Backs ABTA’s ‘Stop Sickness Scams’ Campaign

TUI is supporting ABTA’s “Stop Sickness Scams” campaign which is calling on the government to crack down on fake holiday sickness claims.

Fosun to Tap into Chinese Travel Interest in Greece with New Vacation Deals

Fosun International is aiming to tap into the estimated 1.5 million Chinese travelers expected to visit Greece, through new vacation packages.

German Tourist Trust Recovering After Terror Strikes, Greece Leading Choice

Greece remains steadily at the top of German travelers’ choices for vacation this summer, according to tour operators in Germany.

Greece @ ITB 2017 – Photo Report by GTP

Following its participation in this year's ITB Berlin exhibition, Greece is expecting its 2017 tourism numbers to see a rise from the German market.

ITB 2017: Strong Demand for Travel from Germany to Greece

Bookings for travel packages to Greece are recording an increase of some 70 percent this year compared to 2016, according to the president of the German Travel Association (DRV), Norbert Fiebig.

UNWTO: Year 2017 Looks Promising for Greek Tourism after ‘Impressive Record’ in 2016

UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai says he is by far much more optimistic and full of hope for the future of tourism in Greece.

German Tour Operators See Surge in Bookings to Greece

With only two weeks to go until the opening of ITB Berlin 2017, leading German tour operators have informed that travel demand to Greece is on the up.

EC Opens Antitrust Probe into EU Hotels Online Pricing

Hotel accommodation, consumer electronics and video games sectors have come under the scrutiny of the European Commission.

Promise of Greek Summer Attracts New Flights

As summer draws near all the more airlines are introducing new flights, adding more seats or boosting the frequency of their existing routes to destinations in Greece aiming to secure a piece of the growing market.

Positive Signs for Greek Tourism as Pre-bookings Grow

Tourists from Germany, Russia and the UK have already made plans to visit Greece this summer pushing the number of pre-bookings into positive territory and offering sector professionals a glimpse of what’s in store for 2017.

FITUR 2017: UNWTO Chief Accepts Invite to Visit Greece

UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai has accepted the invitation of Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura to visit Greece in the near future.

Halkidiki Expects More Dutch Tourists in Summer 2017

More Dutch tourists are expected to visit Halkidiki this summer, as early bookings from the Netherlands have already posted a double-digit increase.

Qantas Yet Again Voted World’s Safest Airline for 2017

Australian carrier Qantas has been voted the safest airline for 2017 thanks to its fatality-free record as announced by AirlineRatings.com.