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Greece’s Fraport-run Airports Welcome Over 30 Million Travelers in 2019

Greece’s 14 regional airports currently managed by Fraport Greece welcomed over 30 million travelers in 2019.

Brexit on Track after UK Lawmakers’ Approval

British lawmakers have approved a bill that authorizes the UK's exit from the European Union on January 31.

Parnitha Casino Marousi Move Up for Public Consultation

An environmental impact study for the relocation of the Parnitha Casino to the northern Athens suburb of Marousi has opened for public consultation.

Blue Air Announces Plans to Link Bucharest with Athens

Romanian carrier Blue Air has announced plans to include Greece in its new flight programing for the summer.

Jet2: Over Half a Million More Seats to Greece in Summer 2020

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are expanding their 2020 summer program in Greece with the addition of over half a million airline seats to the country.

Australia-based ‘Excite Holidays’ Ceases Operations

Australia-based tourism group Excite Holidays on Friday ceased operations.

Heraklion’s New Promo Video Invites Travelers to Discover Cretan Hospitality

The Municipality of Heraklion has launched a new promo video inviting travelers to explore the city and enjoy Cretan hospitality.

Athens Airport Breaks Traffic Record with 25.5m Passengers in 2019

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport reached a new record in 2019, at 25.5 million, up by 6 percent compared to 2018.

GNTO: Greece to Receive More Tourists from Norway in 2020

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is expecting a rise in tourist arrivals from Norway to Greece in 2020.

SWOT Takes Over Management of Moxy Patra Marina Hotel

SWOT | Hospitality Management Company has taken over the management of the Moxy Patra Marina hotel, which is located in the Greek port city of Patra.

Cruise Ship and Passenger Arrivals to Greece Rise in 2019

Cruise passenger traffic to Greece improved in 2019 against 2018, increasing by 15.64%, according to data by the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME).

Accor Announces Partnership with Greek Carrier AEGEAN

Accor has partnered with Greek carrier AEGEAN, with the aim to offer authentic experiences in select destinations.

Athens Still Up for European Film Location Award 2019 – Voting Extended to Jan 20

Athens is among the nominees for the European Film Location Award 2019, with the voting process extended until January 20.

Greece Sets Unemployment Aid Terms for Thomas Cook-affected Staff

The Greek government has announced the terms for unemployment benefits for staff working at tourism enterprises impacted by the collapse of Thomas Cook.

Greek Passport Ranked 8th Most Powerful in the World

The Greek passport remains among the strongest in the world, ranking eighth in the 2020 Henley Passport Index.

GNTO Ups its Budget to Boost Greece in US

The Greek National Tourism Organization has set aside 1 million euros to promote the country’s destinations to the US market.

Greek Hoteliers Set Sights on Epiphany Weekend Arrivals

Greece’s hoteliers are betting on arrivals for the three-day Epiphany holiday to increase occupancy levels and boost revenues.

Lufthansa and Vistara Sign Codeshare Agreement

Lufthansa and Vistara have signed a codeshare agreement aiming to further strengthen their existing interline partnership.

Larissa: A Central Greece City Break Destination in the Making

Larissa stakeholders in tourism and trade are now joining forces to attract tourism to the region with a focus on culture.

STR Study: Greece Debt Crisis Impact on Hospitality

The hospitality sector in Greece managed to withstand during the economic crisis that gripped the country in 2009, according to a study by STR.