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Athens Airport’s Call Center Wins Award for Offering Excellent Services

Athens International Airport’s call center was honored with the silver award at the Teleperformance Greece Customer Service Awards 2018.

Zela Aviation and MIAT Mongolian Airlines Renew GSA Partnership

Cyprus-based Zela Aviation and MIAT Mongolian Airlines have renewed their GSA (General Sales Agent) partnership for the fifth consecutive year.

‘blueFest Crete 19’ Event Connects Tourism with Culture

Tourism and culture were connected at the “blueFest 19” event, held on the island of Crete by the G & A Mamidakis Foundation.

Shipping Minister Puts Piraeus Port Investment on Track

The Greek government is pushing ahead with major investment projects, including the master plan for the development of Piraeus port.

Grecotel’s Filoxenia Hotel Offers 5G High-speed Connection to Guests

Grecotel's Filoxenia hotel is now offering guests a unique communication experience with access to a 5G high-speed wireless network.

Royal Caribbean: New Amplified Adventures Onboard ‘Allure of the Seas’

Royal Caribbean has revealed the new signature features and innovative experiences offered onboard its "Allure of the Seas" ship.

Hellinikon and Skyscrapers Get Green Light

Greece’s highest court has approved a presidential decree covering the terms of the Hellinikon master plan, including the construction of six skyscrapers along the Athenian Riviera.

Marketing Greece Launches New #ShareYourGreece Campaign

Marketing Greece has launched a new campaign, inviting travelers to share their impression of Greece and some of their best travel experiences through social media.

‘Democracy and Spirituality Weekend’ at Costa Navarino by the New York Times

Prominent personalities, key opinion leaders and influencers from all over the world will gather at Costa Navarino in Messinia, in October for the “Democracy & Spirituality Weekend”.

GB Roof Garden, Tudor Hall Restaurants Win ‘Best Award of Excellence’ for 2019

The GB Roof Garden and Tudor Hall restaurants in Athens, have been honored with the 2019 Best Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator magazine.

New ‘Agora Residence’ Welcomes Travelers to Chios

The newly-established Agora Residence, located on Chios in the northern Aegean, recently opened its doors to welcome its guests for the summer season.

MSc in Sustainable Tourism: Application Deadline Extended to July 26

The application deadline for the MSc in sustainable tourism, launched by the Harokopio and Aegean universities and Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne, has been extended to July 26.
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Lower H1 Occupancy Rates Concern Athens Hoteliers

Occupancy levels at hotels in Athens recorded a 3.8 percent decline, while revenue per room decreased by 2.9 percent in the first half of 2019.

Ministry Takes Action to Promote Halkidiki Tourism to Foreign Markets

The Tourism Ministry has announced measures aimed at promoting Halkidiki’s tourism offerings to its target markets.
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Konstantinos Loulis Appointed New Tourism Secretary General

Greek entrepreneur Konstantinos Loulis has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Tourism Ministry.

Radisson Blu Park Hotel Appoints Nikolaos Nikolaidis as its General Manager

The Radisson Blu Park Hotel, located in the center of Athens, has appointed Nikolaos Nikolaidis as its general manager.

5th Santorini Experience: Special Offers Announced for Participants and Visitors

Many special offers have been announced on ferry tickets, car rental and accommodation for the participants and visitors of the 5th Santorini Experience event.

Louis Hotels’ ‘The Royal Apollonia’ Honored for its Hospitality Services

The Royal Apollonia hotel, a member of Louis Hotels located in Limassol, has received three honors by TUI Nordic for the prime hospitality services it offers to its guests.

Greece Sees Q1 2019 Travel Receipts Rise by 34.8%

Greece travel receipts for the January-March 2019 period increased by 34.8 percent to 747 million euros, according to the Bank of Greece.

Visitor Numbers to Greek Museums Down, Revenue Up

Visitor numbers to Greek museums dropped by 5.5 percent in March compared to the same month a year ago, with revenue recording a 6.6 percent rise.