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Divani Collection Hotels Honored as ‘True Leader’ of Greek Economy

The Divani Collection Hotels group has been honored as a "True Leader" of the Greek economy, by consulting and research services group ICAP.

Athens Airport Traffic Breaks Record with Over 24 Million Passengers in 2018

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) reached a new record in 2018 at 24.14 million, which is up by 11 percent compared to 2017.

Greece Among Most Welcoming Places on Earth, Says Booking.com

Greece has been included on the list of the 10 most welcoming places on earth, which was recently released by Booking.com.

Hellas Cert Calls on Gov’t to Re-examine Certification Procedure in Tourism Law

The Hellenic Association of Certification Bodies - Hellas Cert is calling on the government to make revisions to a law covering thematic and special interest tourism, with regard to certification procedures.

Thessaloniki Travel Guide Published in Hebrew

A new Thessaloniki pocket-sized travel guide, featuring the tourism offerings of the city and the greater region, was recently published in Hebrew.

Louis Hotels Honored at 2nd Treasures of Greek Tourism Awards

The Louis Hotels group has been honored for its financial performance at the 2nd Treasures of Greek Tourism Awards, which was recently held in Athens.

German-speaking Travelers Picking Crete, Rhodes in 2019

Rhodes and Crete appear to be among the leading destinations of choice for the German-speaking market in 2019, according to travel services provider HolidayCheck.

Minoan Lines Changes Itineraries, Adopts Latest Fuel Regulation

Minoan Lines will amend its itineraries on the Piraeus–Chania and Piraeus-Heraklion routes, starting on Wednesday, January 9, and until Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Divani Hotels Promotes its Luxury Hospitality Services to UK Market

The Divani Collection Hotels group will promote its hospitality luxury products and services to the UK market through its partnership with London-based marketing agency Grifco PR.

Northern Greece Hoteliers Say March Pre-bookings to Set Pace for 2019

Northern Greece hoteliers are cautious when making forecasts for 2019 in view of Brexit and the comeback of rival markets, and expect to have a clear indication after March.

Travelzoo: Greece Best Luxury Destination for British Travelers

Greece is considered the best luxury destination for British travelers seeking the best-value deals for their 2019 holidays, according to a recent report by Travelzoo.

AEGEAN and Athens Airport in OAG’s ‘Punctuality League 2019’ Report

Greek carrier AEGEAN and the Athens International Airport have been included in OAG’s “Punctuality League 2019” report for their on-time performance during the previous year.

Thessaloniki Fair Organizers Set Stage for Bollywood TIF Debut

Talks are underway to welcome India and its Bollywood flair as honored country at this year's Thessaloniki International Fair.

Attica Region to Present its Tourism Offerings to the Dutch Market

The Region of Attica will present its tourism offerings to the Dutch market, during the International Tourism Exhibition "Vakantiebeurs 2019", which will be held in Utrecht, from January 9-13.

Transport Discounts Now Applicable on All Greek Islands

All Greek island residents can now claim transportation discounts as part of the “transport equivalent” measure, according to an announcement by the shipping ministry.

France, US Markets Driving Greek Tourism in October 2018

Driving tourism growth to Greece in October 2018 were visitors from France, with spending up by 73.0 percent, and by US visitors with spending up by 84.8 percent.

The Guardian: Greece’s ‘Rakomelo’ Among World’s Best Winter Drinks

Greece’s ‘rakomelo’, a strong distilled spirit produced from grape pomace, is among the best warming winter drinks in the world, according to The Guardian.

Travelport Offers Travel Insurance in Greece and Cyprus

Travelport, a leading travel commerce platform, is now offering travel insurance in Greece and Cyprus via its new Travelport Smartpoint plugin.

Emirates Carries Over 59 Million Passengers in 2018

Emirates carried over 59 million passengers in 2018, delivering another year of trendsetting product and service initiatives across its fleet and network.

EFQM Recognizes ‘bluegr Hotels & Resorts’ for 4-star Excellence

The bluegr Hotels & Resorts group has received the “Recognized for Excellence” 4-Star Award from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM).