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Ryanair: Over 300 Weekly Flights in Greece in Summer 2019 – Interview with Nikolas Lardis

Ryanair Sales and Marketing Manager for the Eastern Med Nikolas Lardis, speaks to GTP Headlines about the airline's presence in the Greek market.

Greek Airport Passenger Fee Set to Rise After Works Completed

Fraport, the managing company of 14 regional airports in Greece, announced plans to increase a fee for all departing passengers as of April 1.

New Terminal at Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport Paves Way for Overhaul Works

The expansion and overhaul of the Makedonia Airport in Thessaloniki is set to be completed in two years’ time, says German airport operator Fraport.

Greek Tourism Figures Soar to New Heights, Exceed Forecasts

Greece is aiming for a record tourism year with data revealing that an additional three million travelers went through the country’s airports in the first seven months of 2018.

Ionian Islands Expect Over 2.9 Million Tourist Arrivals by End of Season

The Region of Ionian Islands expects air arrivals to Kefalonia, Corfu, Zakynthos and Aktion to exceed 2.9 million by the end of the 2018 tourism season.

First Burger King Restaurant Opens in Greece

SSP and Fraport Greece have opened the first fast-food Burger King restaurant in Greece at the “Diagoras” Airport on the island of Rhodes.

Greek Tourism Success Story Going Strong

Greek tourism is flying high, setting the groundwork for better days to come, according data released over the last six months.

Rhodes Records Rising Tourist Figures in June

Rhodes welcomed 34,238 more visitors in June, compared to the same month in 2017, posting a 9.27 percent rise, according to airport operator Fraport Greece.

Greece-based CEOs: Tourism, Food Services to Top Investor Interest

Tourism and F&B services are the key areas of interest for investors seeking to place their money in Greece, according to market experts and company CEOs.

Flydubai Enters Greek Market, Launches Direct Flights to Thessaloniki

Flydubai has inaugurated a new direct connection to Thessaloniki, making it the first airline to fly nonstop to the northern Greece city from Dubai.

Rhodes Airport Welcomes Refurbished Hellenic Duty Free Shops

Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" recently celebrated the inauguration of its refurbished Hellenic Duty Free Shops in the Intra and Extra Schengen areas.

Sky Express to Launch Athens-Chania Route in November 2018

Greek airline Sky Express will connect Athens to Chania, Crete, with three daily flights as of November.

Το ‘Παρόν και Μέλλον’ των Αερομεταφορών στο επίκεντρο του 12ου Διεθνούς Συνεδρίου της iForce

Με ιδιαίτερη επιτυχία διεξήχθη το 12ο επιστημονικό συνέδριο "Αερομεταφορές: Παρόν και Μέλλον", στις 6 Ιουνίου στην Αθήνα.

Greece Sees New Connections for Summer 2018 at 14 Airports

Fraport Greece this summer season is welcoming a number of new flights at the 14 Greek regional airports it operates and manages.

International Arrivals to Ionian Islands Soar in May

International air arrivals to the Ionian Islands are recording a double-digit increase for the third consecutive year, according to the region’s vice governor Spyros Galiatsatos.

Qatar Airways Begins Direct Flights from Doha to Mykonos

Qatar Airways has launched its new direct service from Doha to the popular island of Mykonos, the third Greek destination in the airline's rapidly expanding global network.

Greek Aviation Society Conference Explores Future Challenges

The impact of new technologies on aviation and airport infrastructure were the focus of the Hellenic Aviation Society's 5th conference held at Athens International Airport (AIA).

Thessaloniki Determined to Rise as MICE Tourism Destination

Thessaloniki is promoting its image as a MICE destination, determined to let the industry know that it can successfully host corporate meetings, conferences and events.

Western Crete Travel Agents Table Plans for Chania Airport Upgrade

Western Crete travel operators are calling on Fraport Greece to take measures in order to make the Chania Airport competitive by adopting a flexible pricing policy.

GBR: Stronger Arrivals Spur Athens Q1 Hotel Revenues

International arrivals to Athens International Airport have stimulated revenue for the Greek capital’s hotels in the first quarter of 2018, according to GBR Consulting.