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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.

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.

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.

The Guardian Explores Athens

Athens’ sites of interest, hotels, bars and restaurants are featured in an extensive article, recently published in the online edition of The Guardian.

Meteora Natural History Museum to Host 4th Mushroom Festival in September

The Natural History Museum of Meteora, during September 7-9, will host the 4th Mushroom Festival with events focusing on mushroom species and delicacies.

Lufthansa Group Honored with Four Skytrax Awards

The Lufthansa Group received four honors at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018, during a ceremony recently held in London.

‘Transport Equivalent’ Platform Opens for Enterprises on Greek Islands

Enterprises, based on the Greek islands that are eligible to receive the "transport equivalent" discount for the transportation of goods, can now register online at www.etaforikoisodynamo.gr.

Santorini Experience 2018: Registration Closes on August 31

Professional and amateur athletes interested in participating in the Santorini Experience 2018, have until August 31, to register online.

Costa Navarino: Democracy and Books in the Spotlight

The power of books and their interconnection with democracy will be on the focus of the Democracy and Books Weekend, which will be held during September 14-16, at Costa Navarino.

Thessaloniki Beer Festival 2018 to Open with New Flavors, Music, Workshops

The northern port city of Thessaloniki as of August 31, will host a three-day festival dedicated exclusively to beer at the premises of TIF Helexpo.

Power Restored on Hydra after Major Blackout

Power has been restored on the island of Hydra in the Saronic Gulf, the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator – DEDDHE announced on Monday.

‘Leading Hotels of the World’ Welcomes First Member in Thessaloniki

The newly established Antigon Urban Chic Hotel recently became the first hotel in Thessaloniki to join the Leading Hotels of the World collection.