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Amadeus Renews Distribution Agreement with BCD Travel

Travel technology platform Amadeus has announced the renewal of a multi-year global distribution agreement with BCD Travel.

Air France to Launch Direct Flights Between Paris and Taipei, Taiwan

Air France will launch a three-weekly direct service connecting Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport with the capital of Taiwan, Taipei, starting in April 2018.

‘Thessbrunch’ Sends its ‘Koulouri’… to Space!

The popular koulouri, featured in the "Thessbrunch" initiative of the Thessaloniki Hotels Association, was recently sent to Earth’s stratosphere.

Le Figaro Highlights Greece as Four-season Destination

French newspaper Le Figaro recently featured Greece as a four-season destination and also highlighted the country's tourism sector as "fast growing" for the Greek economy.

ITEP Study: Greek Hotels See Growth but Lag in Profits

Seasonality, failure to upgrade, and tourism concentrated in certain destinations have taken a toll on Greek hotels, according to an ITEP report.

Liquidity, Return of Rival Markets Break Greek Tourism Spell

Limited access to cash on top of recovering rival markets are taking a bite out of Greece’s tourism sector in terms of arrivals and revenue, according to market experts.

Kalymnos Hoteliers Announce Tourism Initiatives, Highlight Local Gastronomy

The Kalymnos Hoteliers Association is launching new initiatives and activities in efforts to promote the island's tourism offerings and gastronomy.

Athens Mayor Honored for Supporting “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis was honored for contributing to the establishment of “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” as a leading international sports event.

Tourism Minister: Impressive Rise in Bookings to Greece for 2018

Bookings to Greece for the 2018 season are seeing an impressive increase compared to last year, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Greek Hotels Chamber Sets Out Goals for 2018

Key issues that must be addressed so as to "unlock" the Greek hotel sector’s full potential were underlined at the 7th Hellenic Chamber of Hotels General Assembly in Athens.

Spyrou Philoxenia Shows its Best in Israel, Next Stop: Serbia and Germany

Following a successful showing in the IMTM 2018 in Israel, Spyrou Philoxenia has announced its participation in Serbia's ITTFA and Germany's ITB Berlin expos.

Royal Brunei Appoints ‘Discover the World’ as GSA in Greece, France, Germany

Royal Brunei Airlines has appointed Discover the World as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece, France and Germany.

Star Alliance Launches Digital Services Platform to Benefit Travelers

Star Alliance has launched a digital services platform (DSP) to further enhance the digital and mobile services offered to travelers.

Minister Says Western Greece Ideal for Cultural, Sports Tourism

Sports and cultural tourism can be the driving force of local economies in Western Greece, paving the way for growth, according to Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Refineries, Hospitality Come Out of Greece Crisis Stronger

Oil refineries and hotel ventures came out of the Greek economic crisis stronger, increasing turnover in the 2006-2016 period by more than 20 percent.

Piraeus Port Master Plan Raises Concerns

Government officials, Piraeus local authorities and stakeholders met to discuss concerns over the master plan for the revamp of the country’s largest port.

Vernicos: Innovation, Education Key to Growth for Greece

Greece is failing to adapt to new developments including innovation and education said George Vernicos, president of the Economic and Social Council.

Attica Region Taps into Synergies for Tourism Promotion

The Region of Attica is counting on synergies for the promotion of its tourism options, aiming to reach out to new markets.

Peloponnese Gastronomy on the Menu of ‘Sympossio 2018’ Event

Aldemar Resorts has announced the Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring 2018 event, which this year is dedicated to the gastronomy culture of the Peloponnese.

Boeing Debuts First 737 MAX 7 Aircraft

Boeing recently marked another airplane development milestone with the debut of the first 737 MAX 7 at the company's factory in Washington.