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SWISS Announces 2015 Summer Schedule, Includes Greek Destinations

Swiss International Air Lines will add Thessaloniki to its networks in Zurich and Geneva this summer. Geneva will also see new services to Zakynthos.

Carnival Cruise Lines Includes Greece in its Return to Europe

Carnival Cruise Lines is making a comeback to Europe with its most innovative ship ever, Carnival Vista, debuting in spring 2016 and Greece is included in its variety of Mediterranean itineraries.

Alitalia to Launch New Greek Island Routes in August from Milan Linate

Alitalia this summer will launch new seasonal routes from Italy's second largest airport Milan Linate to four popular Greek islands.

Over Ten Confirmed Dead In ‘Norman Atlantic’ Ferry Fire

Over ten people were confirmed dead in the latest reports of rescue operations late Monday night of the Norman Atlantic, which caught fire off the Ionian island of Corfu on Sunday, when a blaze broke out on the lower car deck.

Corfu to Host First Waterway in Greece

Greece's first waterway will be constructed at the port of the Ionian island of Corfu, according to a decision signed on Saturday by Merchant Marine Minister Miltiades Varvitsiotis and Deputy Infrastructure and Transport Minister Michalis Papadopoulos.

Construction of Corfu Waterway Gets Green Light

Environment minister Ioannis Maniatis recently approved the terms that will pave the way for the construction of the first waterway in Greece on the Ionian island of Corfu.

Grimaldi Enhances Brindisi-Igoumenitsa Service and Targets Corfu in Summer 2015

The maritime services of the Grimaldi Group between Italy and Greece will be enhanced next summer with the launch of a new line, according to a recent announcement.

TAIPED: Three Binding Offers Made For 14 Regional Airports In Greece

Three consortia have submitted binding offers to Greek state privatization fund TAIPED for the right to manage and operate 14 Greek regional airports.

British Airways Announces Direct Flights To Greek Islands From London Next Summer

The UK's largest international scheduled airline British Airways will link London Heathrow Airport with two Greek islands next summer.

Edelweiss Air To Expand Service To Greece In Summer 2015

Edelweiss Air will expand its connectivity to Greece in Summer 2015, the Zurich-based subsidiary of Germany’s Lufthansa Group announced on 29 September.

Amazing Time-Lapse Video Of Corfu, Greece

A time-lapse video that shows the sites of Corfu Island in Greece under the starry sky has gained high popularity since it was first released.

Crete Is Among The Most Affordable European Destinations For Families

The island of Crete in Greece is the third most affordable European destination for a barometer of family summer holiday items that includes meals, drinks and beach items.

The Telegraph Gives Tips On How To Find The Ideal Holiday Destination In Greece

Greece has "miles and miles of mainland coastline and over 1,000 islands, of which 227 are inhabited," so how does one find the ideal holiday destination?

Ellinair Flights By Mouzenidis Travel Now Available On GDS

Greek company Mouzenidis Travel has announced that flights of Ellinair and Astra Airlines are now listed and available for booking through the global distribution systems (GDS) of Amadeus, Worldspan, Sabre and Galileo.

World Travel Awards 2014: The Acropolis Is Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction

The Acropolis in Athens won the title of Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2014 held on 2 August in the Greek capital.

TUI To Connect Greece To Germany And Austria Via New Air Routes In 2015

As of May 2015, TUIfly airline will launch six new routes connecting Germany and Austria to the Greek destinations of Heraklio, Rhodes, Araxos, Kos, Corfu and Chania.

Greece Remains Third Most Popular Cruise Destination In Europe

Greece has maintained its ranking as the third most popular destination in Europe, with 4.6 million passenger visits in 2013, according to figures released on 16 June by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Europe.

Dassia Chandris Hotel In Greece Launches New Luxury Spa

Dassia Chandris on Corfu, of the Chandris Group, has revealed its new luxury wellness center C spa.

Mouzenidis Travel Connects Corfu, Greece, With Latvia

Ellinair, operated and owned by Mouzenidis Travel, now flies to Greece's popular island of Corfu from Riga International Airport in Latvia.

TUI Travel Has Faith In Greek Market

TUI Travel may expand its hotel activity in Greece, media reports in the country said after the recent opening of a new member of the tour operator's Sensimar hotel brand on Corfu.