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Over 3 Million Tourists Visit Greece’s South Aegean Islands So Far

Tourist arrivals to destinations in the South Aegean in Greece are soaring as through to July 31 more than 3 million people have visited islands in the region.

Instagrammable Beaches, Food, Nature Drive Greece’s E-reputation in May

Greece is winning points online with social media conversations pushing the country’s e-reputation up by 64 points in May compared to rival markets under investigation.

Thessaloniki ‘Now Playing’ on Transavia Flights

Thessaloniki’s tourism hotspots are being promoted to passengers flying on Transavia through a new video playing on flights of the Dutch airline.

ECTAA Announces Frank Oostdam as New President

Frank Oostdam has been appointed as the new president of the European Travel Agents’ & Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) for a two-year term.

KLM Unveils New Premium Comfort Cabin Class

KLM has introduced its new Premium Comfort Class, an intermediate cabin offering more space, luxury, service options, comfort and privacy than Economy Class.

Air France and KLM Host 1st Marine Day Event in Athens

Over 100 senior professionals from the maritime segment participated in the 1st Marine Day event of Air France and KLM that was held in Athens, Greece.

EU: Foreign Airlines Liable for Compensation for Flight Delays, Cancelations

The EU’s highest court has ruled that passengers can claim compensation for delayed or cancelled non-EU airline flights if these are booked through an EU airline.

Transavia Announces Flights to Skiathos from Paris

The island of Skiathos in Greece will soon be connected to Paris through direct seasonal flights by Transavia.

WTTC Announces Speakers for its 21st Global Summit in the Philippines

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the speakers of its 21st Global Summit scheduled to take place in Manila during April 20-22.

Poll: Greece Among Top 10 European Destinations for Source Markets

Greece is in the top 10 European destinations of choice for travelers coming from key source markets, an INSETE study found.

Germany: Unvaccinated Travelers from Greece Have to Quarantine

Unvaccinated people traveling to Germany from four EU countries, including Greece, will be required to quarantine upon arrival.

KLM Reopens US Network to European Travelers

KLM has reopened its United States network to European travelers, on condition that they are vaccinated and hold a negative PCR test.

KLM Sees First Quarterly Operating Profit Since Start of Covid-19 Pandemic

KLM closed the third quarter of 2021 with an operating profit, its first since the start of the Covid-19 crisis nineteen months ago.

Tourism Promotion of Athens on Agenda of Talks Between Ministry, City’s Airport

Ways to further promote Athens as a tourism destination were discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Vasilis Kikilias and Athens Airport CEO Yiannis Paraschis.

Transavia to Boost Seats to Greece in 2022 and Fly to Skiathos

Dutch low-cost airline Transavia plans to boost available seats to Greece by 50% and add Skiathos to its list of Greek destinations.

KLM to Serve More US Destinations this Winter

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will resume service to Las Vegas and Miami in the United States this winter.

Netherlands Puts Greece Under Code ‘Yellow’ for Travel

The Dutch government has updated its travel advisory for the EU, with all of Greece changing to ‘yellow’ (limited measures against Covid-19).

Stolen Picasso Painting Finds its Way Back to Greek Museum

A stolen 1939 painting offered to Greece by Pablo Picasso was recovered by police, found in the hands of a builder who broke into the country’s National Gallery nearly a decade ago.

Greece Calls on The Netherlands to Ease Travel Restrictions

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis has requested for The Netherlands to ease travel restrictions to Greece.

Theoharis Goes to Netherlands to Meet with Leading Tourism Professionals

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis is on an official visit to The Netherlands to meet with representatives of leading Dutch tourism professionals.