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NJV Athens Plaza Hotel Receives Gold Award for Corporate Governance

The NJV Athens Plaza Hotel has been rewarded for its corporate governance program at the 2021 Hellenic Responsible Business Awards.

ETC: European Tourism Recovery in Sight this Summer

European travel activity is set to build some momentum moving into the peak summer months due to the gradual ease of restrictions, according to a report by the European Travel Commission (ETC).

Athens Taking Steps to Renovate Historic Theatrou Square

The Athens Municipality will soon announce a tender for the redevelopment of Theatrou Square near the center of the Greek capital, worth 1.9 million euros.

Sky express Launches Athens – Rome Service

SKY express has expanded its international network of destinations with the launch of a new direct service between Athens and Rome.

Marketing Greece Supports Tourism Through ‘Greek Lines’ Brand

Marketing Greece and its partners support Greek tourism through a line of products created under the new "Greek Lines" brand.

Thessaloniki Welcomes ‘Celestyal Olympia’ Cruise Ship

The northern port city of Thessaloniki recently welcomed Celestyal Cruises’ Olympia ship, which started sailings to the Greek islands and Cyprus in June.

Brown Hotels Expands Presence in Athens

Brown Hotels is expanding its presence in Athens with the addition of new properties to its hotel collection.

Makarios Hotel Offers Unforgettable Summer Holidays on Santorini

The Makarios Hotel has reopened its doors to provide its guests with unforgettable summer holidays on the island of Santorini.

Travelport Appoints Tom Kershaw as New Chief Product & Technology Officer

Travelport has announced the appointment of Tom Kershaw as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer.

Plans for Greece’s First ‘Green’ Skyscraper Presented

Plans for Greece’s first ‘green’ skyscraper, to go up along the Athenian Riviera as part of The Ellinikon project, were recently presented by Lamda Development.

Travelport-connected Travel Agencies Now Avoid Emirates GDS Surcharge

Travelport and Emirates have reached a commercial agreement that allows Travelport-connected agencies to avoid the airline’s surcharge on bookings via GDS.

Norwegian Cruise Line Appoints Eamonn Ferrin as VP International Business

Norwegian Cruise Line is strengthening its sales strategy with the appointment of Eamonn Ferrin as Vice President of International Business.

Ministry Creates Greece’s First Portal for Wine Tourism

Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki recently presented Greece’s first portal dedicated to wine tourism.

AEGEAN and Volotea Sign Code-share Agreement

AEGEAN and Volotea have signed a code-share agreement to offer increased travel options for destinations in Greece, Italy, France and Spain.

Athens Panorama Project Celebrates First Year of Operation

The Athens Panorama Project, a new type of accommodation known as serviced apartment hotel, is celebrating its first successful year of operation.

WTTC Report Reveals Dramatic Impact of Covid-19 on Int’l Travel

The World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) latest Economic Trends Report reveals the dramatic impact of Covid-19 on travel and tourism around the world.

Thessaloniki to Welcome New 5-star Vanoro Hotel in Autumn

The Greek city of Thessaloniki, in autumn will welcome the Vanoro Hotel, a brand new five-star hospitality property located near the historic Aristotelous square.

‘Fiore di Candia’ Hotel Invites Travelers to Nafplio

The Fiore di Candia boutique hotel is inviting travelers to explore the coastal area of Candia, near Nafplio in the Peloponnese.

Maritime Heritage Week in Greece Postponed for 2022

The Greek Maritime Week, a multi-thematic event initially scheduled to take place in Pylos in September, has been postponed for 2022.

Ministry Promotes Greek Wine Tourism Sector at Santorini Event

The Tourism Ministry is organizing a two-day event on the island of Santorini aiming to promote wine tourism in Greece.