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Athens, Kefalonia, Corfu Airports See Impressive Rise in April Traffic

The airports of Athens, Kefalonia and Corfu recorded double-digit growth in passenger traffic in April, according to a report by ACI Europe.

Airport Privatization Not Always Best Option, IATA Says  

The privatization of airports is not always the best option, according to IATA, which called on governments to place priority on balancing the interests of consumers, airlines and investors.

Skopje Name Issue Still Needs Parliamentary Approval

Severna Macedonja (North Macedonia) is unofficially the name of the former Yugoslav republic, after the two countries signed an agreement on June 17.

Glyfada Beach Accessible to People with Disabilities

Aiming to make the beach of Glyfada accessible to all, the local authority has once again installed the special SEATRAC mobility ramp for people with disabilities.

DNA Travel Seals New Partnerships to Promote Alternative Tourism on Santorini

DNA Travel has sealed partnerships with tourism agencies Destination Services and Hellenic Island Services to promote experiential tours on Santorini.

Beat the Heat in Athens this Summer in the Divani Collection’s Pools

The Divani Collection group invites Athenians and city visitors to cool off this summer in its swimming pools in Athens.

Royal Caribbean Unveils ‘Perfect Day at CocoCay’ Private Island Experience

Royal Caribbean International has unveiled plans to turn its private island CocoCay in the Bahamas, to an exclusive destination for people of all ages.

Halkidiki Tourist Arrivals on Continuous Upward Trend, Says Minister

During the last three years, tourist arrivals to Halkidiki, northern Greece, have been on a continuous upward trend, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Rhodes Airport Welcomes Refurbished Hellenic Duty Free Shops

Rhodes International Airport "Diagoras" recently celebrated the inauguration of its refurbished Hellenic Duty Free Shops in the Intra and Extra Schengen areas.

Mykonos Hits TV Screens in Latin America

The popular Greek island of Mykonos is hitting Latin American TV screens starting from Destinos del Mundo, a show broadcast by Mexico's Acustik TV.

‘We do Local’ and ‘Greek Breakfast’ Initiatives Certified by TÜV Hellas

The initiatives "We do Local" and "Greek Breakfast", which aim to promote Greek gastronomy and culture, have been certified by certification body TÜV Hellas.

Turkish Airlines Withdraws from Skytrax Audit

Turkish Airlines has announced that it will no longer participate in the Skytrax World Airline Audit, a service quality ratings scheme for the airline industry.

‘Thematic Tourism Key to Boost Arrivals to Greece’ – Interview with Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos

Greece should focus on thematic infrastructure in order to further develop its tourism product, according to HCH President Alexandros Vassilikos.

Athens Targets French Travelers, Offers Exclusive Experiences

The Municipality of Athens has launched a digital campaign, in collaboration with Mastercard, aimed at attracting more French holidaymakers to the Greek capital.

The Acropolis Museum to Celebrate 9th Birthday

The Acropolis Museum in Athens on Wednesday, June 20, will celebrate its ninth anniversary with guided tours and cultural events.

‘The Luxury Hotels’ of Thessaloniki Introduce ‘Family Friendly’ Concept

The Luxury Hotels - Mediterranean Palace and Grand Hotel Palace – in Thessaloniki have introduced their guests to a new “Family Friendly” concept.

Greek Draft Law on Thematic, Special Interest Tourism Up for Discussion

A draft law covering thematic and special interest tourism is now open for public consultation through to June 27, on the Tourism Ministry's website.

Greek PM Agrees to Name for FYROM: Republic of North Macedonia

After 27 years of debate between Greece and FYROM on the Macedonia "name issue", Greek Prime Miniter Alexis Tsipras has reached an agreement with the country.

Turkish Airlines, Aktina Travel Group Present Services to Posidonia 2018 Guests

Turkish Airlines and Greece's Aktina Travel Group jointly participated in the Posidonia 2018 international shipping exhibition held in Athens.

‘OTA Insight’ Appoints New Business Development Manager for Greece and Cyprus

OTA Insight, a hospitality industry data intelligence platform, has appointed Vasilios Riavoglou as Business Development Manager for Greece and Cyprus.