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ANEK Lines Holds ‘Autumn Bicycle Round 2018’ on Crete

Cycling enthusiasts and athletes of all ages participated in the Autumn Bicycle Round 2018, recently held by Greek passenger shipping company ANEK Lines.

Athens National Garden to Be Restored Back to Beauty

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis has presented plans for the overhaul of the city’s central park, the National Garden, in the heart of the Greek capital.

Dodecanese Chamber Chief Says Rhodes Tourist Product Needs Face-lift

Refreshing Rhodes’ tourism product is key to entering the new era with success and maintaining that success, said Dodecanese Chamber President Ioannis Pappous.

Zakynthos Looking to Raise the Bar, Eyeing Alternative Tourism

Aiming to take the popular island of Zakynthos to the next level, tourism authorities are looking into ways to tap into alternative forms of tourism.

Travelport Wins Tender for Sole Distribution Supplier to Air India

Travelport has won a competitive tender process undertaken by Air India for the sole provision of distribution of its domestic flight content in the airline’s home market.

MG Yachts Expands Fleet, Offers New Experiences for 2019

Greek yacht charter company MG Yachts has expanded its fleet, aiming to provide its customers with additional features and experiences for 2019.

GNTO: Pre-bookings from UK to Greece Up 10% for 2019

Pre-sale tourist bookings for 2019 from the UK to Greece are up by 10 percent, according to the GNTO UK & Ireland Office Director Emy Anagnostopoulou.

Costa Navarino Partners with Champion José María Olazábal for New Golf Courses

Costa Navarino has entered into a partnership with Ryder Cup legend José María Olazábal, who will design two new golf courses in the region of Messinia, Greece.

Bluegr Hotels & Resorts Supports Battle Against Breast Cancer

Bluegr Hotels & Resorts for the first time participated in the "Greece Race for the Cure" running and walking event, to support the battle against breast cancer.

Mideast Travel Nominated as World’s Leading DMC at WTA 2018

Mideast Travel has been nominated as the “World’s Leading Destination Management Company 2018” at the 25th World Travel Awards (WTA) to take place in Lisbon, Portugal.

International Tourism Maintains Strong Momentum in H1 2018

International tourist arrivals grew by 6 percent in the first six months of 2018 after a record year of growth in 2017, according to UNWTO’s latest barometer.

Athens Hotels Among Europe’s Most Affordable in October

Athens' hotels are among the most competitive in Europe, with the average hotel price reaching 96 euros in October, according to data released by trivago.

Ryanair to Launch 21 New Routes from Greece for Summer 2019

Low cost carrier Ryanair has announced the launch of 21 new routes connecting Greece with popular international destinations for summer 2019.

ASTA Appoints George Paliouras as President of Greek Chapter

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has appointed Greek travel professional, George Paliouras, as the president of its Chapter in Greece.

Lufthansa Group Orders New Generation Aircraft

The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has approved the purchase of 27 short- and medium-haul Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft.

National Hellenic Society Awards Kountoura for Greece-US Tourism Ties

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura was awarded by the National Hellenic Society on occasion of its annual Heritage Weekend & Classic held in Las Vegas.

IATA Symposium to Explore New Era of Airline Retailing

Preparing for the new era of airline retailing will be discussed at IATA's Airline Industry Retailing Symposium (AIRS) in Rome during October 23-25.

Minoan Lines Promotes Chania-Piraeus Route through Digital Campaign

Greek coastal shipping company Minoan Lines has launched a digital campaign to promote its new Chania-Piraeus-Chania route.

Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel Holds ‘Wine Days’ for Guests

Aiming to offer unique wine experiences to its guests, the Sofitel Athens Airport is once again participating in the Wine Days event of the Sofitel brand.

Two Bars in Athens Included Among the World’s 50 Best for 2018

Two bars in Athens - “The Clumsies” and the “Baba au Rum” - have once again been included on the list of the World’s 50 Best Bars.