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KLM’s 96th Delftware Miniature is the Hamel House

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines celebrated its 96th anniversary on October 7 and true to tradition, introduced its latest Delftware miniature. This year, the choice for KLM’s 96th house went to the Hamel House in Gorinchem.

Air France-KLM Once Again Rewarded for CSR Commitment

For the eleventh consecutive year, the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), the main international index evaluating companies on their performance in terms of corporate social responsibility (CSR), has ranked Air France-KLM leader in the “Airlines” category.

ESM Approves Third Bailout for Greece

The European Stability Mechanism’s (ESM) board of governors approved Greece's 86 billion euro bailout program on Wednesday.

KLM Holds First Wine-tasting Event at a 10-km Altitude

A unique wine-tasting event, led by viticulturist Thérèse Boer, took place recently on board flight KL605 from Amsterdam to San Francisco.

The French Say ‘Le petit paradis, Halkidiki!’

"Halkidiki is a small paradise", three journalists and two bloggers from France agreed last week.

Transavia Briefs Thessaloniki Travel Agents on New Flights

Thessaloniki-based travel agents and tourism professionals were briefed last week on new flights by Transavia that cover travel between the Northern Greek city and Paris, France.

Air France Inaugurates New Medium-haul Cabins

Air France has been introducing its new medium-haul cabins on board its fleet of Airbus A319 this month.

GNTO Earmarks Almost 1 Million Euros to Promote Greece in Europe, US Via Google

The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) has allocated over half a million euros for its latest promotional campaign to be launched via Google in the US and across Europe.

KLM Continues to Expand Chinese Partnerships

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is intensifying its partnership with China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines, according to a special agreement signed in Shanghai.

KLM Launches Android Smartwatch App

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has launched an application with Android smartwatch technology that will provide passengers with specific trip information.

Air France-KLM Boosts Flights to Athens

Air France-KLM announced on Thursday, that it was planning to increase its flights to and from Greece, and launch new flights for Toulouse and Nice.

Five Major Tourism Projects in the Pipeline, Awaiting Go-ahead

Five major tourism projects in Ithaki, Viotia, Chios, central Greece and Crete, are awaiting the green light under the country’s “Fast Track” law, which accelerates the licensing procedures for private-public investments.

Transavia Gets Makeover

Accessibility, affordability and hospitality are the pillars of Transavia’s latest rebranding and expansion policy.

TUI Hellas Heraklion First Greek Travel Company to be Awarded Travelife Certificate

TUI Hellas in Heraklion, Crete, has become the first Greek travel company to be fully certified by Travelife – the international sustainability system for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies.

KLM Adds Three New Destinations to Summer Network

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that it will expand its medium-haul network with three new destinations from Amsterdam.

Greece’s Halkidiki Tourist Product Can Draw in the Crowds, Boost Revenue

The Halkidiki region in northern Greece can draw in the crowds and boost its revenue by as much as tenfold,it was announced at this year’s Philoxenia event in Thessaloniki.

Pieter Elbers Appointed President And CEO Of KLM

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced that Pieter Elbers has been appointed by the KLM Supervisory Board President and Chief Executive Officer of KLM, replacing Camiel Eurlings.

Giorgos Seferis Poem To Represent Greece In European Poetic Celebration “Transpoesie”

Greece will take part once again in the Transpoesie project, a poetic celebration of European language and culture that will launch in Brussels on 25 September and run for one month.

Museum Of Laskarina Bouboulina Open 7 Days A Week For Visitors On Spetses

Bouboulina’s Museum on Spetses, Greece, will operate every day to as late as 8:30 pm during the peak summer months due to high visitation, according to the museum's management.

Transavia.com Invests Further In The GDS, Plans To Extend Reach In Greek Market

transavia.com, a Dutch low-cost carrier and member of Air France-KLM Group that provides scheduled services and charter flights to more than 160 destinations, has a strong mission to extend its reach in Europe and reach geographic markets where the brand is less well-established.