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Greek Airports to See Passenger Traffic Rise by 5% Annually

The annual growth rate of incoming passenger traffic through Greek airports in the coming years is expected to rise by 5 percent.

Nat Geo Traveler Russia: Greece Among Most Popular Destinations for Family Holidays

Greece has been announced as the second most popular destination for family holidays by the Russian edition of the National Geographic Traveler magazine.

South Aegean Region Includes Major Tourism Fairs on 2019 Agenda

The travel and tourism products of the Region of South Aegean will be promoted in a number of major exhibitions in Greece and abroad in 2019.

Travelbook Group Presents Hospitality Solutions at Xenia 2018

UK-based Travelbook Group, a one-stop shop for hotels, resorts and villas, presented its services to the Greek market, during the Xenia 2018 trade show in Athens.

Mideast Travel Named World’s Leading DMC at WTA 2018 Grand Final

Mideast Travel has been announced as the “World’s Leading Destination Management Company (DMC) for 2018” at the World Travel Awards Grand Final.

Greece Gaining Ground as Education Destination for US Students

Greece ranks high as an education destination for US students, with 4,351 visiting the country in the 2016-17 academic year, which is a 21.1 percent increase.

Cyprus Airways Signs Interline Agreement with Qatar Airways

Cyprus Airways has signed an interline agreement with Qatar Airways, aiming to provide its passengers with additional flights to more destinations.

South Aegean Region Sees Poland as Target Market

The Region of South Aegean is aiming to attract more Polish holidaymakers to Greece during the 2019 tourism season.

KLM Offers Travel from Home with New Virtual Reality Platform

KLM has launched a new virtual reality service through its online travel magazine iFly, allowing viewers to "take a trip", right from the comfort of their home.

Greek Tourism Numbers Add Up to a Robust 2018 Close

As 2018 comes to a close, the Greek Tourism Ministry issued an update on figures, which back positive forecasts for a record year in tourism.

Athens Workshop Looks Into Cinema Tourism, Filming in Greece

More than 150 cinematography professionals recently gathered in Athens to participate in an open discussion on ways Greece can promote its locations for filming purposes.

‘Digi.travel’ to Discuss IATA’s NDC, Hospitality Issues

IATA's NDC program and the future of hotels in the digital era will be among the main topics of the Digi.travel EMEA Conference & Expo 2018 in Athens.

Cyprus Airways and Blue Air Launch Codeshare Partnership

Cyprus Airways and Blue Air have entered into a codeshare partnership, aiming to offer passengers more travel options and optimized flight schedules.

‘Navagio’ on Zakynthos Named World’s Top Beach for 2018

Zakynthos' Navagio beach ranks first on the “World’s Top 50 Beaches” list for 2018, which was released by travel website FlightNetwork.

Workathlon Offers Recruiting Services to Viking Cruises

Greek hospitality recruiting platform Workathlon has entered into a partnership with leading river cruise line Viking Cruises to staff its vessels in Europe.

Golf Legend José María Olazábal Presents New Courses at Costa Navarino

Golf legend José María Olazábal recently visited Costa Navarino, a premier golf destination in Greece, to present the designs for two new courses set to open for play in 2021.

Greece Sotheby’s International Realty Appoints Travelworks for PR Services

Greek public relations agency Travelworks will provide Greece Sotheby’s International Realty with communication and content services.

Sommet Education and ‘Traveller Made’ Develop Talent for Luxury Travel Industry

The Sommet Education group and luxury travel network Traveller Made have entered into a partnership to develop talent for the luxury travel industry.

Travel Entrepreneur Claude Blanc Takes the Helm at WTM Portfolio

Travel industry entrepreneur Claude Blanc has been appointed director of the WTM Portfolio, owned by leading exhibition organizer Reed Exhibitions.

Thessaloniki New ‘Happening’ City Break Destination, ABTA Says

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has included the Greek city of Thessaloniki among the destinations to watch for in 2019.