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NJV Athens Plaza Becomes Member of Global Sustainable Tourism Council

The NJV Athens Plaza, located in the heart of the Greek capital, has become a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Les Roches: New Postgraduate Executive Diploma in International Hotel Management

Les Roches is offering scholarships for Greek and Cypriot hospitality professionals interested in the Postgraduate Executive Diploma in International Hotel Management.

Crowne Plaza Athens Opens Doors of ‘Ballroom’ Conference Hall after Full Renovation

Following extensive renovation works, the "Ballroom" conference hall of the Crowne Plaza Athens City Center hotel has opened its doors, featuring a modern design and state-of-the-art equipment.

Kalymnos to Welcome ‘Living Legends’ for Climbing Festival

The island of Kalymnos is getting ready to welcome "living legends and active athletes of modern rock climbing" for its annual climbing festival.

Joon to Connect France with Ecuador for Summer 2019

Joon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air France, in May 2019 will launch a new service connecting Paris–Charles de Gaulle Airport and Quito in Ecuador.

Travelworks, Poseidonion Grand Hotel Up for Int’l Travel & Tourism Award 2018

Greek marketing agency Travelworks and the Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Spetses, have been shortlisted for the Best PR Campaign at the International Travel & Tourism Awards 2018.

Athens Honors Laskaridis for Syntagma Square Refurbishment Donation

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis honored Greek shipowner and businessman Thanasis Laskaridis, who covered the cost of refurbishment works at central Syntagma Square.

Ryanair: New Corfu-Bologna and Rhodes-Rome Routes for Summer 2019

As part of its summer 2019 schedule, Ryanair will connect Greece with Italy through the new Corfu-Bologna and Rhodes-Rome routes as of April.

Ultra Race Spartathlon Kicks Off at Acropolis on Friday, Sept. 28

Τhe historic 246km Spartathlon ultra marathon will kick off from the Acropolis on Friday, September 28, and conclude 36 hours later in the Peloponnesian town of Sparta.

Astypalea: A Greek Wellness Destination Waiting to be Discovered

Aiming to establish Astypalea as a wellness destination in Greece, local authorities are planning to host a number of events dedicated to health and wellbeing from September 29 until October 2.

T+L: Crete Among 12 Best Tropical Destinations for Solo Travelers

Crete has been included on the list of the 12 Best Tropical Destinations for Solo Travelers, which was recently released by the Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine.

EasyJet’s Johan Lundgren to Discuss Brexit and Air Travel at WTM London 2018

EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren will share his views and ideas on Brexit, the aviation industry and the future of travel, during the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2018 in November.

British Airways Adds Kos to 2019 Summer Schedule

British Airways has announced the launch of a new route from London Gatwick to the Greek island of Kos for summer 2019, with flights set to begin in May.

TÜV Austria Hellas Appoints Kostas Giokas as Business Development–Mergers and Acquisitions Director

Inspection and certification body TÜV Austria Hellas has appointed Kostas Giokas as its Business Development - Mergers and Acquisitions Director.

‘Traveler Rights Gr’ App Wins Gold at Mobile Excellence Awards 2018

“Traveler Rights GR”, an application that aims to protect the rights of travelers visiting Greece, recently received the Gold Award at the Mobile Excellence Awards 2018.

Future of Business Travel in the Spotlight of Turkish Airlines 2018 Conference

The future of business travel and the opening of the Istanbul New Airport were among the main topics of the Turkish Airlines Corporate Club Conference 2018.

Emirates Launches Food and Wine Channels for Inflight Entertainment

Emirates has launched its own Food and Wine Channels to give customers a behind-the-scenes look at how it creates its onboard menus and works with its global partners.

Athens Gains Ground as Leisure Destination

Athens has seen the number of foreign vacationers increase by 111 percent between 2012-2017, according to data released by GBR Consulting.

INSETE Handbook to Aid Greek Tourism Enterprises in Waste Management

SETE's research department INSETE has released a handbook on "Recycling and Solid Waste Management” for tourism enterprises.

Seajets Adds High-speed ‘World Champion Jet’ to its Fleet

Greek ferry operator Seajets has added the “World Champion Jet” to its fleet, a passenger ship that has been included in the Guinness Book of World Records for its high speed.