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Samos Named ‘Best Island Destination’ at Scandinavia’s Greek Travel Awards

Scandinavian travelers voted for Samos as Greece's "Best Island Destination" at the Greek Travel Awards held in Stockholm, Sweden.

Travelport Digital and BCD Travel Renew Partnership on ‘TripSource’ App

Travelport Digital continues to power BCD Travel’s robust app "TripSource", which manages all aspects of business travel.

British Airways Goes Retro with BOAC Livery on Boeing 747

Large crowds recently gathered at Heathrow Airport to watch the arrival of a British Airways 747 painted in the livery that adorned its BOAC fleet between 1964 and 1974.

Attica Region to Attend Danish Travel Show ‘Ferie For Alle’ with New Tourism Slogan

Τhe Region of Attica will attend this year's Danish Travel Show "Ferie For Alle" with a new tourism campaign slogan and a number of suggestions for Scandinavian travelers.

Scandinavian Travelers Award Favorite Destinations, Hotels in Greece

Travelers from Scandinavia awarded their favorite destinations and accommodation facilities in Greece at the 1st Greek Travel Awards.

Diles & Rinies Luxury Hotel Villas Honored at Commercial Interiors Awards 2019

The Diles & Rinies Luxury Hotel Villas, located on the island of Tinos, has been honored with the Silver Award at the Commercial Interiors Awards 2019.

Star Alliance Partners with Skyscanner on Multi-carrier Itineraries

Star Alliance has partnered with travel search engine Skyscanner to provide travelers with the opportunity to search for flights and book directly with its member airlines.

Norwegian Launches Direct Athens – New York Flights for Summer 2019

Norwegian has announced direct flights between Athens International Airport (AIA) and New York’s JFK Airport for summer 2019.

PwC: Greek Mergers and Acquisitions Increased in 2018

Greek companies attracted a total capital of 5.5 billion euros in 2018, according to a report on “Deals in Greece” published by financial advisor PwC.

Athens Half Marathon to Mark the Launch of Sports Events in Greece for 2019 

The 8th Athens Half Marathon, which this year takes place on March 17, can serve as the spring launch event of all sporting events in Greece, according to the organizers.

Grekaddict Presents Latest Additions to Gastronomy Activities Portfolio

Aiming to introduce Thessaloniki's gastronomy tourism to the city's visitors, Grekaddict, a marketplace for travel experiences in Greece, has made a number of additions to its portfolio of culinary experiences for travelers.

Air France Unveils New ‘La Prairie’ Beauty Center in New York-JFK Lounge

Air France recently inaugurated its new beauty treatment center in its terminal 1 lounge at the New York-JFK airport, in partnership with luxury beauty specialist La Prairie.

European Commission Sees 2.2% Growth for Greece in 2019

The European Commission is forecasting a 2.2 percent growth for the Greek economy in 2019, following the completion of its bailout program last August.

Israel Technology Firms Interested in Greek Tourism Projects

Israeli tech firms have expressed interest in working with Greece to promote tourism synergies through new technologies.

Greek Hoteliers Chief Urges Gov’t to Take Action, Pay Attention to Their Needs

Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) President Grigoris Tasios expressed his dissatisfaction with government officials who "have failed to effectively address hoteliers’ problems".

Civitel Creta Beach to Participate in Germany’s F.RE.E. 2019 Travel Expo

The Civitel Creta Beach hotel will participate in F.RE.E. 2019, Bavaria's leading travel and leisure expo, which will be held during February 20- 24.

Astypalea’s Mouras Studios Receives Award for Rave Reviews on Booking.com

Mouras Studios, a complex of holiday rooms and apartments on the island of Astypalea, has been honored with the Guest Review Award 2018 by Booking.com.

Online Platform Zorbabook Aiming to Introduce Greek Food to the World 

Online platform Zorbabook is inviting professionals to join its network and help get the word out on Greek food and its connection with tourism.

Austrian Airlines’ Passenger Traffic Rises 7% in January 2019

Austrian Airlines carried approximately 791,000 passengers in January 2019, which is up by 7 percent compared to the prior-year month.

Les Roches Announces a New Master in International Hotel Management

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, among the top institutions in hotel management education worldwide, will launch a new Master program as of September 2019.