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Library on Wheels Brings ‘Books Everywhere’ in Athens

A mobile library will travel through various locations in Athens, as part of the city's role as World Book Capital for 2018.

Zakynthos Welcomes New 5-star Olea All Suite Hotel

Combining key aspects of Mediterranean architecture with tropical elements, the five-star Olea All Suite Hotel on Zakynthos is opening its doors for the 2018 summer season.

‘Back to Athens 6/2018’ Festival Turns City Center into Cultural Hotspot

The Greek capital is hosting the “Back to Athens 6/2018” festival, which aims to introduce the city to Athenians and visitors through a number of cultural events.

Celebrity Cruises Unveils ‘The Spa’ Experience on New ‘Edge’ Ship

Aiming to offer a holistic wellness journey like no other on land and at sea, Celebrity Cruises recently unveiled "The Spa" of its newest ship Celebrity Edge.

Greece Among Top 5 European Countries with Excellent Bathing Water Quality

Greece is among the five European countries where 95 percent of bathing waters were assessed by the European Environment Agency as being of “excellent” quality.

Creta Maris’ Kastri Beach Receives Sustainability Award by Costa Nostrum

Creta Maris' Kastri beach on Crete has been awarded as one of the best private sustainable beaches in the Mediterranean by Costa Nostrum.

Ryanair Announces Carol Sharkey as Chief Risk Officer

Carol Sharkey is joining Ryanair's senior management team as the airline's chief risk officer and will assume responsibility for all of its operational risk assessment.

Trivago: South Aegean Islands Top Summer Choices for Foreign Holidaymakers

South Aegean destinations such as Santorini and Mykonos top the preferences of foreign holidaymakers this summer, according to trivago.

Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Becomes Smoke-free Hotel

In efforts to provide its guests and associates with a healthy environment, the Divani Apollon Palace and Thalasso has officially adopted a non-smoking policy.

Maris Hotels Clinches Award for Social Sensitivity

The Maris Hotels group has been honored for its social sensitivity practices during the annual HR Community Conference & Awards 2018.

SWOT Provides its Sales Expertise to STAR Hotels Through New Partnership

SWOT (Simple Way of Tourism) will provide its expertise to STAR Hotels for the development of the group's sales in the Greek and international market.

Greece Among ‘Most Excellent’ Places to Travel Worldwide, Says TripAdvisor

Greece is among the “Most Excellent" global tourism destinations that have the highest percentage of TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recipients.

EBRD Signs ‘Largest Equity Investment in the Tourism Sector’

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) bought a stake in D-Marin, a company of Dogus Holding, which operates marinas in Croatia, Greece and Turkey.

Halkidiki Readies for Dynamic Summer Ahead

As the summer season nears, the Halkidiki Tourism Organization has moved ahead with a series of actions for the further promotion of the northern Greece destination.

AEGEAN, Olympic Air Cancel, Reschedule May 30 Flights Due to Strike

AEGEAN and Olympic Air have announced flight cancellations and reschedules for May 30, due to strike action called by Greece's air traffic controllers.

Greek Ferries Amend Itineraries Due to Seamen’s Strike on May 30

Greek ferry companies will amend their itineraries on the domestic and Adriatic lines due to a 24-hour strike called by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation for May 30.

Navarino Observatory: Climate Change Took Toll on Mycenaean Palace in Pylos

Navarino Environmental Observatory researchers have presented findings that climate change most likely led to the destruction of the Mycenaean Palace of Nestor at Pylos.

‘Out of the Blue’ Resort to Host 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality & Lifestyle Awards

The Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort, located on Crete, in October will host the 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards.

Thessaloniki Landmarks Come to Life Via VR App

Travel lovers can now visit Thessaloniki’s landmarks ‘virtually’ with the help of two apps launched by the northern port city’s tourism organization.

Azamara Club Cruises: 2020 Itineraries to Offer More Destinations, Experiences

Azamara Club Cruises recently announced its extensive itineraries for 2020, which include additional features and new destinations.