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IATA Appoints Frederic Leger as SVP for Commercial Products and Services

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Frederic Leger as its Senior Vice President (SVP) for Commercial Products and Services.

Crete: Tourists See Chania as Safe Destination

Tourists see Chania as a safe destination and a possible vacation option for the near future, according to a survey by the Tourism Observatory of Western Crete.

GBTA Survey: What US Business Travelers Want to Know

A recent survey by GBTA and Dinova reveals what US business travelers want to know about traveling in the Covid-19 era and beyond.

Blue Air Adds New Greek Destinations to 2022 Summer Schedule

Blue Air will fly to new Greek island destinations from three Romanian cities during the summer of 2022.

Marin Hotel Completes Renovation, Welcomes Guests to Heraklion

The Marin Hotel, located in Heraklion on the Greek island of Crete, has completed a large-scale renovation of its rooms and public areas.

Visit Greece App Sees 1.7m New Users, ‘Tells’ Over 400,000 ‘Stories’ in 2021

The updated Visit Greece app, which is designed to assist tourists, attracted over 1.7 million new users in 2021.

Exhibition Dedicated to Melina Mercouri to Open in Athens

An exhibition dedicated to late Greek artist and politician Melina Merkouri will open at the Technopolis cultural complex in Athens on January 18.

Evia on ‘52 Places for a Changed World’ List of The New York Times

Evia is on The New York Times’ list of “52 Places for a Changed World”, compiled to highlight destinations where travelers can support efforts to tackle overtourism and climate change.

Pelion Ski Center Opens to Visitors

The Pelion Ski Center, a popular winter hotspot in Greece, will be open to visitors as of January 14.

Air France Introduces New Collection of Eco-responsible Comfort Kits

Air France is now providing its long-haul Business and Premium Economy customers with new eco-responsible comfort kits.

Greece Extends Covid-19 Measures Until Jan 23

Greece’s Covid-19 measures, which include a midnight closing time for restaurants, have been extended by one week, until January 23.

Volotea to Launch Three New Services Between Greece and France

Volotea will launch three new routes between Greece and France, beginning this spring.

ForwardKeys Reveals 4 Positive Travel Trends for 2022

A new analysis by ForwardKeys reveals 4 key trends that have the potential to positively affect travel in 2022 amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Auditors Call for Change of EU Tourism Strategy to Meet New Challenges

The European Court of Auditors recommends that a new EU tourism strategy be drawn up to ensure tourism-related projects have a positive impact and address current challenges.

The Guardian Picks Thessaloniki, Epirus, Corfu for Holidays in 2022

Thessaloniki, Epirus and Corfu are among the 22 European destinations selected by The Guardian for holidays in 2022.

Athens’ Hilton Hotel Undergoing €130m Mega Makeover

The Hilton Athens hotel is undergoing a 130-million-euro makeover in order to be transformed into a new multidimensional destination in the Greek capital.

The New York Times Highlights Crete as Best Spring Skiing Destination

Crete and its mountains are highlighted as the best spring skiing destinations in an online feature recently published by The New York Times.

Greece Among Top Choices of US Travelers Over 50 for Holidays in 2022

Greece is among the top 10 international destinations that US travelers over 50 want to visit in 2022, according to a survey recently released by TravelAwaits.

Greece PM: Italy Museum Sets Example for Parthenon Marbles’ Return

The time has come for the Parthenon Marbles to return to Greece, their natural home, said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday.

Corfu to Reveal Secrets of Old Town Through New AR Tourism Guide

Internet users will soon have the opportunity to explore the monuments and hidden gems of the old town of Corfu through a new augmented reality (AR) tourism guide.