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Jet2: Over Half a Million More Seats to Greece in Summer 2020

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are expanding their 2020 summer program in Greece with the addition of over half a million airline seats to the country.

Australia-based ‘Excite Holidays’ Ceases Operations

Australia-based tourism group Excite Holidays on Friday ceased operations.

Heraklion’s New Promo Video Invites Travelers to Discover Cretan Hospitality

The Municipality of Heraklion has launched a new promo video inviting travelers to explore the city and enjoy Cretan hospitality.

Athens Airport Breaks Traffic Record with 25.5m Passengers in 2019

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport reached a new record in 2019, at 25.5 million, up by 6 percent compared to 2018.

GNTO: Greece to Receive More Tourists from Norway in 2020

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is expecting a rise in tourist arrivals from Norway to Greece in 2020.

SWOT Takes Over Management of Moxy Patra Marina Hotel

SWOT | Hospitality Management Company has taken over the management of the Moxy Patra Marina hotel, which is located in the Greek port city of Patra.

Accor Announces Partnership with Greek Carrier AEGEAN

Accor has partnered with Greek carrier AEGEAN, with the aim to offer authentic experiences in select destinations.

Athens Still Up for European Film Location Award 2019 – Voting Extended to Jan 20

Athens is among the nominees for the European Film Location Award 2019, with the voting process extended until January 20.

Greek Passport Ranked 8th Most Powerful in the World

The Greek passport remains among the strongest in the world, ranking eighth in the 2020 Henley Passport Index.

GNTO Ups its Budget to Boost Greece in US

The Greek National Tourism Organization has set aside 1 million euros to promote the country’s destinations to the US market.

Lufthansa and Vistara Sign Codeshare Agreement

Lufthansa and Vistara have signed a codeshare agreement aiming to further strengthen their existing interline partnership.

Ryanair to Launch New Corfu – Prague Route for Summer 2020

Ryanair will launch a new service connecting Corfu with Prague in summer 2020.

CIFFT: ‘Seize the Moment’ by Santo Maris Oia Among World’s Best Tourism Films

“Seize the Moment”, the official video of the Santo Maris Oia hotel, has been included among the world’s best tourism films at the Grand Prix CIFFT Circuit 2019.

Celestyal Takes ‘Make-A-Wish’ Children on a Greek Summer Cruise

Celestyal Cruises, this past summer fulfilled the wishes of seven children of the Make-A-Wish organization by taking them on a cruise around the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Minoan Lines’ Successful Performance Makes it a ‘True Leader’

Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines has, once again, been announced a “True Leader” at ICAP Group’s annual awards.

Athens Airport Presents the Christmas Traditions of Alexandroupolis

The Christmas traditions of Alexandroupolis will be on show at Athens International Airport during December 23 and 24.

Lufthansa: Reduced Catering Onboard Flights Due to Strike

Lufthansa will not be able to provide its regular variety of beverages and meals on December 19, due to a strike called by the Verdi trade union at the group's catering company LSG Skychefs.

Tourism Ministry Presents 2020-2021 Marketing Strategy for Greek Regions

The Tourism Ministry presented its 2020-2021 Marketing Strategy for the tourism development of Greece’s 13 regions.

T+L Includes Paros Among 50 Best Places to Travel in 2020

The Greek island of Paros is included on Travel + Leisure’s (T+L) list of the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2020.

Thessaloniki and Mt Olympus Among Routard’s Top 20 Recommended Destinations for 2020

Routard.com, a popular French travel portal, has included Thessaloniki and Mount Olympus on the list of the Top 20 recommended destinations for 2020.