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‘Yperia 2018’ Convention on Amorgos to Focus on Gastronomy

The island of Amorgos, during October 31-November 5, will host the 16th International Convention of Culture and Tourism - Yperia 2018, which this year will focus on gastronomy.

Ryanair: Free 10kg Check Bag to 2m Passengers Booked Before August 31

Ryanair will give a free 10kg check bag to all non-priority customers who booked their tickets before August 31 for travels after November 1.

Cobalt Introduces New Passenger Recognition Program with Benefits

Cyprus-based airline Cobalt Air has introduced its frequent flyers to a new passenger recognition program with benefits named Cobalt Elements.

Larissa, Kythera Museums Awarded for Best Short Videos

The Diachronic Museum of Larissa and the Archaeological Museum of Kythera have been honored for their short videos at the Museums in Short 2018 Awards.

Fraport Greece to Offer ‘Off Airport Check-in’ Service at 83rd TIF

Fraport Greece will offer “off airport check-in”, including luggage drop-off, in an specially designed area at TIF-Helexpo, during the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair.

Divani Apollon Welcomes Autumn with #DivineYou Programs

The Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso is welcoming autumn with a lineup of #DivineYou programs at its luxury thalassotherapy center on the Athenian Riviera.

Emirates Offers New Toys to Enhance On Board Experience of Young Travelers

Emirates has introduced new toys and services on board its aircraft to enhance the travel experience of children and their families.

PayPal: New Version of Mobile App Manages Money Faster and Easier

PayPal has launched a new version of its mobile application, which aims to make it easier for its customers to send and receive money.

New York Times’ Athens Event to Focus on Dangers for Democracy

The Greek capital is preparing to host the Athens Democracy Forum 2018, during September 16-18, under the theme "Democracy in Danger: Solutions for a Changing World”.

Makedonia Palace Offers Unique Experiences via ‘Grekaddict’ Platform

Thessaloniki's Makedonia Palace Hotel has partnered with the Grekaddict.com platform, offering its guests the opportunity to book unique travel experiences online.

Creta Maris Resort Introduces Guests to Cretan Way of Life

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete recently held two special events to introduce its guests to authentic Crete, the Cretan way of life, culture and traditions.

Kountoura Discusses Tourism Promotion of Hydra with Island’s Mayor

Ways of further promoting Hydra as a destination to foreign markets were discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the island’s mayor, Georgios Koukoudakis.

Kos’ Historic Hotel ‘Albergo Gelsomino’ to Reopen

The Albergo Gelsomino, a historic hotel on the island of Kos, after many years is expected to reopen, renovated and refreshed.

Romania’s ‘Cocktail Holidays’ Joins Entrada Network

Online travel reservations platform Entrada has welcomed Cocktail Holidays to its network, a Romanian tour operator and member of IATA.

New Web Platform Promotes Sports Tourism Events in Greece

A new web platform dedicated to sports events in Greece has been launched to inform and attract athletes from all over the world, as well as promote sports tourism.

Greece’s Online Registry for Short-term Rentals Goes Live

The electronic registry for property owners leasing their homes for short-term accommodation via online sharing platforms, is now operational on www.aade.gr.

Athens Airport Growing Bigger, New Works in Progress

Construction works to expand the main terminal of Athens International Airport (AIA) in view of ever growing numbers of travelers are currently under way.

AEGEAN: Improved Load Factors, Narrower Seasonal Losses in H1 2018

During the first six months of 2018, AEGEAN saw its net losses narrowing to 13.8 million euros, from 20 million euros in the respective period of 2017.

Alexandroupolis to Host Int’l Gastronomy Tourism Workshop

Tourism and gastronomy experts from Greece and abroad, on September 27, will gather in Alexandroupolis, to participate in the International Gastronomy Tourism Workshop.

In Memory of Pericles Lytras

Pericles Lytras, president and professor of the Tourist Enterprises Department at the Athens Technological Educational Institute, passed away at the age of 65, on Wednesday, August 29.