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AirBaltic Named Most Punctual Airline in 2017 by OAG

AirBaltic was recently recognized as the most punctual airline in 2017 based on data released by OAG, a leading global provider of digital flight information.

Posted On 25 Jan 2018

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Ilias Maragakis, chief operating officer, Fraport Greece.

Fraport Greece Appoints Ilias Maragakis as Chief Operating Officer

Fraport Greece has appointed Ilias Maragakis, an executive with more than 20 years of aviation experience, as its new chief operating officer.

Posted On 24 Jan 2018

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Agiokambos beach. Photo Source: Municipality of Agia

Greece Looks to Promote Larissa’s Tourism Offerings

Ways of promoting Larissa as a tourism destination were discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and local officials.

Posted On 24 Jan 2018

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ACT provost and vice president for academic affairs Stamos Karamouzis and TCB president Ioannis Aslanis.

TCB, American College of Thessaloniki Join Forces in Tourism

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau and the American College of Thessaloniki have signed a cooperation agreement to promote congress tourism.

Posted On 24 Jan 2018

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Star Alliance Introduces New ‘Round the World’ Fares

Star Alliance has introduced new Round the World (RTW) fares, making it possible to travel and stop only at two destinations for at least 24 hours.

Posted On 24 Jan 2018

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Travel Receipts in Greece Up 10.7% in Jan-Nov 2017

Greece saw a 10.7 percent year-on-year increase in travel receipts during January-November 2017, according to the Bank of Greece.

Posted On 23 Jan 2018

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Bollywood Producers Show Interest to Film in Greece

A growing number of Bollywood producers are interested in filming movies at Greek destinations, according to the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Posted On 23 Jan 2018

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AFEA Celebrates 40 Years in MICE, Corporate Travel Industry

Athens-based AFEA Travel and Congress Services recently celebrated its 40th anniversary in the MICE and Corporate Travel Industry.

Posted On 23 Jan 2018

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WTM Latin America: Greek Companies Participate in New ‘Destination Pavilions’ Section

WTM Latin America has launched the "Destination Pavilions" section, an exclusive area designed for companies that do not have stands from their own countries at the event.

Posted On 23 Jan 2018

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TripAdvisor: Greece’s Best Hotels Named in 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards

More than 20 Greek hotels are among the winners of the 2018 Travelers’ Choice for Hotels awards, as announced by TripAdvisor.

Posted On 23 Jan 2018

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Ministry Invites Spain to Invest in Greek Tourism

Secretary General for Tourism Policy and Development George Tziallas recently invited Spanish investors to explore the significant opportunities of Greek tourism.

Posted On 22 Jan 2018

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Photo Source: Lufthansa Group (Ingrid Friedl)

Lufthansa Group Reaches New Passenger Record in 2017

Lufthansa Group’s airlines in 2017 reached a new passenger record, as they welcomed some 130 million passengers on board their aircraft.

Posted On 22 Jan 2018

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SWOT Partners with Thessaloniki’s Egnatia Hotels

SWOT | Simple Way Of Tourism has entered into a partnership with the Egnatia Palace and the Egnatia Hotel in Thessaloniki.

Posted On 22 Jan 2018

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Aegean and Sabre Renew Distribution and Technology Partnership

Sabre has renewed its distribution agreement with Aegean Airlines to continue providing full content through the Sabre Travel Network GDS.

Posted On 22 Jan 2018

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Greek Tourism Receives Positive Messages from Spain for 2018

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said that she received positive messages from the Spanish market during her visit to the FITUR trade show in Madrid.

Posted On 19 Jan 2018

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Volotea Closes 2017 as Fifth Most Punctual Low-cost Airline in Europe

Volotea was announced as the fifth most punctual low-cost airline in Europe for the month of December 2017, by FlightStats.

Posted On 19 Jan 2018

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Greek Tourism Targets Latin American Markets

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura held meetings with her counterparts from Colombia, Cuba and Argentina and discussed ways to cooperate in the field of tourism.

Posted On 18 Jan 2018

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Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and new UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili.

Greece, UNWTO Strengthen Ties at FITUR 2018

The Greek Tourism Ministry and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will further strengthen their cooperation.

Posted On 18 Jan 2018

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Navarino Junior Golf Academy Supports Tomorrow’s Champions

Last year was one full of success for the Navarino Junior Golf Academy, which is operated by Costa Navarino in the area of Messinia in the Peloponnese.

Posted On 18 Jan 2018

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