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Boeing Debuts First 737 MAX 7 Aircraft

Boeing recently marked another airplane development milestone with the debut of the first 737 MAX 7 at the company's factory in Washington.

Turkish Airlines’ New Campaign Invites All On a ‘Five Senses’ Journey

Turkish Airlines has launched its new "Five Senses" campaign that stars world famous heart surgeon and TV personality Dr Oz.

SETE Explores Ways to Link Tourism with Agri-food, Culture

Ways of linking tourism with the agri-food sector and culture were the focus of a workshop held by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) on Lesvos.

Piraeus Port ‘Pagoda’ Landmark to Become 5-Star Hotel

The landmark "Pagoda" building at the port of Piraeus is set to become a five-star hotel, according to Piraeus Port Authority (PPA) plans currently up for discussion.

Villa Veneziano Honored at 4th Hotel Design Awards

Villa Veneziano, located on Lefkada, was honored with the “Best Landscape” accolade at the 4th Hotel Design Awards during the latest 100% Hotel Show.

Trivago Reveals Travelers’ Favorite Winter Destinations in Greece

Four of the top 10 favorite winter destinations in Greece for foreign travelers were on Santorini, according to data released by trivago.gr.

Athens Trade Chamber Talks With Mayor on City Upgrade

Ways to resolve pending issues concerning the Greek capital were discussed between representatives of the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen and Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis.

Greek Real Estate Tax Hinders Property Investment Market

The Greek economy is losing in foreign investment due to a levy imposed on real estate investment companies (REICs) as of 2016.

Thessaloniki Among Top Choices for Turkish Travelers

Thessaloniki has become a popular tourism destination for Turkish travelers, as the number of overnight stays from Turkey last year increased by 8 percent.

Sky Express Announces Four New Domestic Routes for Summer 2018

Sky Express in summer 2018 will connect Athens with the destinations of Alexandroupolis, Kefallonia, Mytilini and Samos.

Sofitel Athens Airport Receives Guest Review Award 2017 by Booking.com

The Sofitel Athens Airport received a Guest Review Award by Booking.com for the high-quality hospitality services it offered in 2017.

Ash Monday Celebrations at Westin Resort Costa Navarino

The Westin Resort Costa Navarino in Messinia will celebrate the 2018 Ash Monday long weekend with a number of events for children and adults.

US Ambassador: Investments in Greece Picking Up in 2018

All the more US investors are seeking ways to collaborate with Greek enterprises, according to US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt.

GBR: Greek Hoteliers Expect Higher Occupancy Rates in 2018

More than half of Greece’s hoteliers are expecting occupancy rates to increase by at least two percent this year compared to 2017, according to GBR Consulting.

TUI Russia – Mouzenidis Group Join Forces to Boost Incoming Tourism to Greece

TUI Russia and Greek travel operator Mouzenidis Group have entered into a strategic partnership with the aim of increasing incoming tourism flows to Greece.

Ryanair to Link Athens with Aqaba, Jordan, in October 2018

Ryanair will launch a new route connecting Athens with Aqaba in Jordan twice a week, starting in late October 2018.

Volotea Increases Passenger Traffic by 42% in 2017

Volotea in 2017 increased its passenger traffic by 42 percent, reaching 4.82 million passengers compared to 3.39 million in 2016.

Athens’ €85bn Urban Regeneration Plan Gets Green Light

Urban regeneration, educational and cultural projects in Athens are set to take off after the Region of Attica approved 85 million euros in NSRF funding.

Greek Port, Boarding Security Under the Microscope

The issue of port and passenger ship boarding security has recently come into the spotlight in Greece, after a man jumped off a ferry near Syros.

Halkidiki Hotel Association Announces New Board of Directors

The Halkidiki Hotel Association has announced its new Board of Directors, following elections held during its recent general assembly.