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Paggaio Declared European City of Sport 2019

The municipality of Paggaio, near Kavala in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, has been announced as the European City of Sport for 2019 by ACES Europe.

Astros Beach Now Offers Swimming Access to People with Disabilities

A special mobility ramp has been installed at the beach of Astros, in the Peloponnese, to facilitate people with physical disabilities to move in and out of the water.

Travelport, IBM Launch AI Platform to Manage Corporate Travel Spend

Travelport and IBM have introduced the IBM Travel Manager, an industry-first AI platform designed to help businesses manage corporate travel spend.

SA Express to Resume Operations on August 23

South African airline SA Express will resume operations on August 23 after its air operator's certificate and aircraft maintenance organisation certification were reinstated.

Greece Exits Bailout Era Amid Uncertainty, Betting on Regaining Trust

August 20 marks Greece’s exit from a nearly eight-year-long aid program.

Lefkada, Meganissi Waterways Documentation Submitted

Waterways company Water Airports SA has submitted to the transport ministry the relevant documentation for the management of waterways on Lefkada and Meganissi.

Creta Maris’ New Blog Promotes Crete and its Authentic Hospitality

Creta Maris has launched a new blog, aiming to provide guests with complete information on Crete and the authentic Cretan hospitality.

Emirates: Cabin Crew Open Day Recruitment in Athens on August 25

Emirates will hold a cabin crew recruitment Open Day on Saturday, August 25, at the Athenaeum InterContinental Hotel in Athens.

Celebrity Cruises Offers Entertainment with an Edge

Aiming to raise the bar on modern luxury travel, Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its technologically advanced theater and new entertainment venues on board its “Edge” ship.

More Greeks Traveling in Summer 2018

Greeks appear to be traveling more in the three months of summer 2018, marking a 10 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to data by Greek travel agents.

US Travelers Keen on Visiting Greece in the Fall

US travelers have a soft spot for Greece, ranking the country in the top 10 choice destinations for fall, according to luxury travel experts Virtuoso.

Greek Tourism Drives Down May 2018 Jobless Rate

Greece’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate eased by 20 percent in May 2018 for the first time in seven years driven in large part by the tourism sector.

New Finds Come to the Fore at Artemis Amarysia Sanctuary in Evia, Greece

This year’s excavation activities around the Temple of Artemis Amarysia at Amarynthos on the island of Evia in Greece, have revealed new finds.

Greek Chefs and Farmers Join Forces to Promote Local Products

Greek chefs and farmers have joined forces to promote Greek products, preserve traditions and improve training.

Chinese Drive H1 Tax Free Transactions in Greece 

Tax Free transactions in Greece are increasing as a result of strong tourism flows to the country, with the Chinese leading the way, according to Planet consultants.

Greece Assessing Evia Wildfire Damage

More than 186 firefighters with 62 firefighting vehicles, air craft and helicopters were stationed on the island of Evia to bring under control two wildfires that broke out on Sunday, August 12.

Greek Tourism Figures Soar to New Heights, Exceed Forecasts

Greece is aiming for a record tourism year with data revealing that an additional three million travelers went through the country’s airports in the first seven months of 2018.

Elefsina Waterway Project Moves Ahead to Design, Licensing Phase

Plans for the creation of a waterway in Elefsina, West Attica, were discussed between Hellenic Seaplanes and the town's mayor.

Greek Holiday Home Market Making Comeback

The Greek market for holiday homes is picking up pace with going prices for properties on main island destinations increasing in the first half of 2018.

ACI: First Half Traffic Through Europe Airports Up by 6.7%

Europe’s airports welcomed increased traffic in the first half of 2018 up by 6.7 percent with Athens International Airport (AIA) stronger by 11.4 percent.