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TUI Honors Creta Maris for Quality and Sustainability

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete has been honored as a “TUI Umwelt Champion 2018” and also received the “TUI Top Quality 2018” award by travel giant TUI.

Athens to Host 2018 Top Mediterranean Resort Awards

Athens will host the 2018 Top Mediterranean Resort Awards, which will be held within the framework of the MR&H Forum in October.

‘Eagles Palace’ Gives a Glimpse of the Dining Experiences at its Restaurants

The Eagles Palace resort in Halkidiki gives a glimpse of the dining experiences that await guests at its collection of restaurants for summer 2018.

‘BlueFest Crete18’ Festival to Feature Greek Heritage and Art

The G & A Mamidakis Foundation is organizing the "blueFest Crete18", a three-day festival to take place from June 30 to July 2 in Agios Nikolaos on Crete.

Vote for Olympia Golden Beach at Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2018

The Olympia Golden Beach Resort and Spa in Greece has been nominated at the prestigious Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards.

Airports in Greece See Passenger Traffic Up 10.4% in Jan-May 2018

Passenger traffic at Greece's airports increased by 10.4 percent during the first five months of 2018, according to data by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Bookings from South Korea to Greece Up 10%

Greece’s popularity among travelers from South Korea is on the rise, as bookings from the country have increased by 10 percent since the beginning of the year, according to GNTO.

WorldHotels Collection Adds ‘Mykonos No5’ to Portfolio

Luxury boutique hotel "Mykonos No5" has joined the WorldHotels Collection, an organization which consists of 350 independent and upscale hotels around the world.

WTM London: Applications Open for ‘World Responsible Tourism Awards 2018’

The application period for the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2018, which will be held during WTM London in November, has opened and will last until August 6.

KLM to Launch New Economy Class Service

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is launching a new Economy Class service concept aboard its intercontinental flights, starting on July 1.

Athens’ National Garden During All Seasons – Photo Competition

The Municipality of Athens and “PHOTOgrafos” magazine have launched a photo competition and invite all to capture unique shots of the city's National Garden during all seasons.

Piraeus Port Upgrade Master Plan Awaits Approval

The Piraeus Port Authority is waiting for the approval of its master plan, which aims to transform Piraeus into a Mediterranean home porting hub.

AEGEAN Invests €30m in Aviation Training Center at Athens Airport

Greek carrier AEGEAN has announced the establishment of a new aviation training center at the Athens International Airport for its aircrew.

Five-star ‘Elivi Skiathos’ Opens for Summer 2018

The newly established Elivi Skiathos luxury hotel, located on the island of Skiathos in the Sporades group, has opened its doors for summer 2018.

Qantas Joins Amadeus NDC-X Program

Australian airline Qantas will join the Amadeus NDC-X program to sell its NDC offers across travel sellers around the world.

YES to Shipping Forum Reaches Out to Greece’s Next Generation

Aiming to reach out to the younger generation and offer training opportunities, the “YES To Shipping Forum 2018” was recently held within the Ρosidonia Exhibition in Athens.

myAthenspass: New Parking App for Athens City Center

The Municipality of Athens has launched the “myAthensPass” smartphone app that helps drivers easily find available parking spaces in the Greek capital.

Sting Thanks Greece for Aiding Refugees while Others ‘Build Walls’

British singer-songwriter Sting praised Greece for setting the bright example and stepping up to support the thousands of migrants arriving in the country.

New EU Package Travel Directive to Come into Effect July 2018

As of July 1, a new EU directive will take effect aiming to achieve consumer protection for package travel and linked travel arrangements.

AEGEAN Chief: Airbus A320neo Deal will Take Us Farther

AEGEAN signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of up to 42 A320neo Family aircraft, an investment valued at $5 billion at list prices.