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Oman Air Adds New Destinations to 2018 Schedule

Oman Air has announced the launch of three new routes in 2018, from Muscat Airport to Istanbul in Turkey; Casablanca in Morocco and Moscow in Russia.

Greece’s Year-round Tourism Scheme to Take Off from Rhodes

Aiming to establish Greece as a 365-day a year destination, the Tourism Ministry plans to launch its new ambitious campaign from the island of Rhodes.

Greek Tax Squads Set for Audits at Tourist Enterprises

Hotels, yachts, gas stations and all tourism-related businesses will go under scrutiny as special tax squads launch on-the-spot audits across Greece.

TripAdvisor: Three Greek Beaches Among Top in Europe for 2018

Three beaches in Greece are ranked among Europe’s best for this year, according to TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Greek Tourism on the Agenda of Delphi Economic Forum 2018

Greece’s potential as a tourism destination and the strategies needed for further growth will be on the focus of the Delphi Economic Forum III, which will take place between March 1-4 in Delphi.

Celestyal Wins Four Honors at 2018 Cruisers’ Choice Awards

Celestyal received four honors at the 2018 Cruisers’ Choice Awards, organized by the international cruise reviews site Cruise Critic.

Greece Welcomed Over 27 Million Tourists in 2017, Says BoG

The number of inbound visitors to Greece in 2017 increased more than 27 million, according to the Bank of Greece.

Piraeus Master Plan Gets 10-day Extension for Deliberation

The period for public deliberation of the master plan for the revamp of the Piraeus Port has received a 10-day extension.

EasyJet: New Summer 2018 Routes Connect Greece with France, Italy

EasyJet will add new Greek destinations to its summer 2018 schedule through flights connecting Crete with Lyon and Nice and Venice with Corfu.

Crete’s Galaxy Hotel Iraklio Launches ‘PURE Wellness Rooms’

The Galaxy Hotel Iraklio on Crete has launched its new “PURE Wellness Rooms”, offering guests a complete hospitality experience based on innovative cleanliness technology.

Royal Caribbean Registers Cruise Ships with HELMEPA

Royal Caribbean Cruises has become a member of the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) and registered 12 cruise ships under its management.

Fourth Tranche for Greece Hinges on Hellinikon Project Approval

The Hellinikon investment project, set to be developed at the former Athens airport, is still hinging on the approval of the Council of State.

Foreign Real Estate Agents Eyeing Greek Market

Foreign real estate agencies are aiming to get a bite out of Greece's booming market by offering their services to buyers seeking for properties in Athens and other destinations.

Ai Stratis Earthquake-hit Village to be Restored

A village on the North Aegean island of Agios Efstratios is set to be restored 50 years after a fatal earthquake struck, destroying more than 2,000 buildings.

Crete to Present Alternative Tourism Forms at ‘f.re.e 2018’ Travel Fair in Munich

The Region of Crete will promote its alternative tourism forms at the “f.re.e 2018” travel and leisure fair in Munich, during February 21-25.

Istion Yachting Launches ‘YachtHop’ for Innovative Sailing Experiences

Istion Yachting recently introduced its new member, the YachtHop, which aims to offer unique innovative sailing experiences to travelers.

Sani Resort to Host Football Coaching Sessions by Chelsea FC Foundation

The Chelsea FC Foundation this summer will run football coaching sessions at the sports facilities of the five-star Sani Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece.

Korean Air Wins Big at ‘Cellars in the Sky 2017’ Airline Wine Awards

Korean Air was honored with the top award in the "Best Business Class Red" category in the "Cellars in the Sky 2017" airline wine awards.

Air Transat to Serve ‘Chef’s Menu by Daniel Vézina’ for Third Season

Air Transat has announced the new summer edition of the “Chef’s Menu by Daniel Vézina”, which will be available on its flights as of May 1.

Thessaloniki Ready to Host UNWTO Silk Road Tourism Meeting in October 2018

The 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism, to be held in Thessaloniki, is expected to be a "landmark event for Central Macedonia".