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SkyUp Airlines to Connect Ukraine with Greek Islands

Ukrainian airline SkyUp has launched new routes connecting some of Ukraine’s largest cities with the Greek Islands of Crete, Corfu and Zakynthos.

Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone Shooting Short Film in Greece

Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos and Hollywood's Emma Stone are currently working on a new short film production in Greece.

Workathlon in Techstars Accelerator Program for Startups in Abu Dhabi

Greek hospitality recruiting platform Workathlon has been selected as one of the top 10 startups from around the world to participate in this year's Techstars Accelerator | Hub71 program.

OYO Hotels Selects Sabre for Travel Agency Distribution

OYO Hotels is now connected to almost 900,000 travel agents globally, through the GDS connectivity solution powered by Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ SynXis platform.

Alitalia: Long-haul Sector Drives Passenger Revenue Growth in 2019

Alitalia in 2019 increased its passenger revenues by 1.7 percent and the number of long-haul travelers by 4.7 percent, compared to 2018.

‘Let’s Tour’ Appoints Stylianos Bekyras as New Head of Business Development

Let’s Tour, the travel division of the Gelasakis Group of Companies, has appointed Stylianos Bekyras as its new head of business development.

FNL Guide to Award Greece’s Best Restaurants for 4th Year

The FNL Best Restaurant Awards, an annual event organized by FNL Guide, will return to Athens in February to honor Greece’s best restaurants and chefs.

Via Egnatia: New Tourism App to Promote Macedonia and Thrace

The Interior Ministry is planning to launch a new tourism app to offer travelers, crossing the Egnatia motorway, all they need to know about Macedonia and Thrace.

The Acropolis is Among the World’s Best-value Tourist Attractions for 2020

The Acropolis in Athens is included on Club Med's list of the World's Top 25 Best-value Tourist Attractions.

Amorgos Island to Upgrade its Trail Network

The trail network of Amorgos is expected to be upgraded with the addition of new signs, as part of efforts to further develop hiking tourism on the island.

Animasyros Festival in Greece to Focus on UK Animation Market

Animasyros, the annual festival dedicated to the art of animation, in September will return to Syros for its 13th edition, which will focus on the UK animation market.

ITB MICE Forum 2020 to Host First Global Meeting for Conference and Event Planners

New trends and ideas for the MICE industry will be presented at the 1st ITB International MICE Forum, during the ITB Berlin Convention 2020 in March.

‘SuitePad’ Named Best Guest Room Tablet at HotelTechAwards 2020

SuitePad was named "Best Guest Room Tablet" in the Guest Experience Software for Hotels category at the HotelTechAwards 2020.

Greece Announces Strategic Goals for 2020 Tourism Season

The Greek Tourism Ministry has set goals for the 2020 season, aiming to maximize benefits for the sector and the Greek economy in general.

Deloitte Study Highlights Greek Shipping Sector’s Impact

The importance of the Greek shipping fleet in terms of contribution to the Greek economy was the focus of a Deloitte study presented in Athens.

Brussels – UK Finalize Brexit for Jan. 31, Travel Continues ‘as Usual’

Travel operators in the UK are sprinting to reassure holidaymakers that travel will continue as usual after the Brexit deadline on January 31.

Greek Breakfast Menus of Patmos and Drama at HORECA 2020

The Aegean island of Patmos and the northern Greek city of Drama will present their local products and recipes during the “Greek Breakfast” culinary event, to be held during the HORECA 2020 show in February.

Kos’ Neptune Hotels Resort Receives Four TUI Awards for 2020

The Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Center & Spa, located on Kos, has been honored with four TUI Awards for the third year in a row.

ANEK Lines Supports Crete’s Young Athletes

Greek passenger shipping company ANEK Lines recently hosted a conference titled, "Supporting Young Athletes: Exercise, Psychology and Nutrition", in its Chania conference center.

Ionian Islands Look Towards a Sustainable Destination Management Plan

The Ionian Islands Region is looking to implement a sustainable destination development plan to drive tourism growth and improve competitiveness.