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Emirates Offers New Toys to Enhance On Board Experience of Young Travelers

Emirates has introduced new toys and services on board its aircraft to enhance the travel experience of children and their families.

PayPal: New Version of Mobile App Manages Money Faster and Easier

PayPal has launched a new version of its mobile application, which aims to make it easier for its customers to send and receive money.

New York Times’ Athens Event to Focus on Dangers for Democracy

The Greek capital is preparing to host the Athens Democracy Forum 2018, during September 16-18, under the theme "Democracy in Danger: Solutions for a Changing World”.

Makedonia Palace Offers Unique Experiences via ‘Grekaddict’ Platform

Thessaloniki's Makedonia Palace Hotel has partnered with the Grekaddict.com platform, offering its guests the opportunity to book unique travel experiences online.

Creta Maris Resort Introduces Guests to Cretan Way of Life

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete recently held two special events to introduce its guests to authentic Crete, the Cretan way of life, culture and traditions.

Kountoura Discusses Tourism Promotion of Hydra with Island’s Mayor

Ways of further promoting Hydra as a destination to foreign markets were discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the island’s mayor, Georgios Koukoudakis.

Kos’ Historic Hotel ‘Albergo Gelsomino’ to Reopen

The Albergo Gelsomino, a historic hotel on the island of Kos, after many years is expected to reopen, renovated and refreshed.

Romania’s ‘Cocktail Holidays’ Joins Entrada Network

Online travel reservations platform Entrada has welcomed Cocktail Holidays to its network, a Romanian tour operator and member of IATA.

New Web Platform Promotes Sports Tourism Events in Greece

A new web platform dedicated to sports events in Greece has been launched to inform and attract athletes from all over the world, as well as promote sports tourism.

Athens Airport Growing Bigger, New Works in Progress

Construction works to expand the main terminal of Athens International Airport (AIA) in view of ever growing numbers of travelers are currently under way.

ANEK Lines Replaces Damaged Vessel on Piraeus-Chania Route

The itineraries of the ferry, “Eleftherios Venizelos” of ANEK Lines, will be operated by other vessels, following the amendment of the company’s routes between Piraeus and Chania.

AEGEAN: Improved Load Factors, Narrower Seasonal Losses in H1 2018

During the first six months of 2018, AEGEAN saw its net losses narrowing to 13.8 million euros, from 20 million euros in the respective period of 2017.

Alexandroupolis to Host Int’l Gastronomy Tourism Workshop

Tourism and gastronomy experts from Greece and abroad, on September 27, will gather in Alexandroupolis, to participate in the International Gastronomy Tourism Workshop.

TIF-Helexpo Enters into Partnership with Russia’s Ekaterinburg Expo

Greece’s national exhibition body TIF-Helexpo and Ekaterinburg Expo, a leading exhibition organizer in Russia, have signed a memorandum of cooperation.

In Memory of Pericles Lytras

Pericles Lytras, president and professor of the Tourist Enterprises Department at the Athens Technological Educational Institute, passed away at the age of 65, on Wednesday, August 29.

Greece Attracts Foreign TV Productions

Television crews from South Africa and Italy are expected to visit Greece in September to film in popular tourism locations such as the Ionian islands.

Kountoura Talks Tourism with Chinese Entrepreneurs

The investment opportunities of the Greek tourism market were discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Chinese entrepreneurs in Athens.

Amadeus Acquires TravelClick to Accelerate Expansion in Hospitality Sector

Amadeus has agreed to acquire global hospitality provider TravelClick from Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity investment firm, for USD $1.52 billion.

Emirates SkyCargo Launches New Transport Service for Pets

Emirates SkyCargo has launched Emirates Pets, a new improved air transportation product aiming to offer a comfortable air transportation experience for domestic pets.

Greek Assets Body Aims to Launch Third Port Privatization Phase in Fall

Following the sale of the Thessaloniki Port Authority, Greece's assets body is aiming to launch the third privatization phase of 10 ports across the country in fall.