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Greece’s Sani Dunes Named Best Hospitality Design Hotel by ‘Connoisseur Circle’

Greece's five-star Sani Dunes has been announced "Best Hospitality Design Hotel" at the Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards 2019.

Greek Destinations Rivaling Each Other, Says Study

Greece’s destinations are in competition with each other in terms of winning over the potential holidaymaker exploring his options online, an INSETE study reveals.

Ryanair to Launch 12 New Routes from Greece for Winter 2019

Irish low cost carrier Ryanair has announced its Greek 2019 winter schedule, which offers 12 new routes connecting Greece with 10 countries.

Hollywood Shooting Closes off Athens’ Syntagma Square

Athens’ Syntagma Square will be closed off on Sunday, 10 March for the filming needs of 'Born to be Murdered', a joint US-Italian Hollywood production.

Patra, Xanthi Hotels Fully Booked for Carnival

Xanthi and Patra hoteliers are expressing satisfaction with occupancy levels for the upcoming three-day holiday weekend marking the end of carnival season in Greece.

Air France – KLM Honors Female Passengers on Int’l Women’s Day

The Air France -  KLM group is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, by offering its female passengers more travel services including priority boarding.

Aqua Vista Hotels Travels to the US for 2nd Greek Panorama Tourism Roadshow

Aqua Vista Hotels visited the US and presented its portfolio of luxury hotels in California, during the 2nd Greek Panorama Tourism Roadshow.

Santikos Collection Launches Revamped Website, Offers New Experiences

The Santikos Collection has launched its new website, aiming to provide its visitors with additional browsing features and unique holiday experiences.

New Award-winning Chefs at ‘Grace Santorini’ and ‘Grace Mykonos’ Hotels

Three award-winning chefs will collaborate with the Grace Hotel Santorini and Grace Mykonos hotel for the 2019 summer season.

Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Up 11.3% in February

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) significantly increased in February by 11.3 percent and reached 1.32 million from 1.19 million during the same month last year.

Alonissos Sets Example with Marine Economy Best Practices

The Greek island of Alonissos contributed to a workshop on how to develop marine tourism that will benefit the local and national economy without causing damage.

Central Macedonia Bike Paths ‘on Show’ in Holland

Central Macedonia authorities presented the region’s cycling and mountain biking trails to the Dutch market during the "Fiets en Wandelbeurs" travel fair.

‘Astir Odysseus’ Celebrates 10 Years of Hospitality Innovations on Kos

The five-star Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa, located on Kos, recently celebrated 10 years of awards and innovations in Greek hospitality.

Sabre and Barceló Hotel Group Join Forces for a New Distribution Strategy

Barceló Hotel Group has selected Sabre Hospitality Solutions as distribution provider and business partner for its hotels globally.

Quality and Sustainability Can Drive Tourism Growth in Greece

Quality and sustainability could be the main drivers of growth for Greece’s tourism industry, according to Sani SA CEO Andreas Andreadis.

Athens Applauded as Meetings Destination at Conventa 2019 Trade Show

Athens walked away with two significant honors at the Meetings Star Award Ceremony that was recently held during the 11th Conventa 2019 Trade Show in Slovenia.

Travelport Supports Air Passengers with Intellectual Disabilities

Travelport has launched a global campaign to encourage the use of its DPNA Special Service Request (SSR) code, used by travel agents to alert airlines for passengers with intellectual disabilities.

Novotel Athens Honored for ‘Le Club AccorHotels Loyalty’ Program

The Novotel Athens hotel has been honored with a silver award for its Le Club AccorHotels Loyalty program at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2019.

China Explores Teaming Up with Greece in Tourism

The possibility of launching a direct flight from Xiamen to Athens was discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and a delegation from the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian.

Greek Tourism on a Steady Path in 2019, SETE Chief Says

Greek tourism in 2019 is expected to remain at steady level after a record of arrivals in 2018, according to Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos.