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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.

TUI: Greece Top Choice for Austrian Travelers in 2018

Greece tops the preferences of Austrian travelers, with many destinations recording a double-digit increase in bookings for summer 2018, according to TUI Austria.

Ministry Looks into Repatriation of Greek Antiquities from NY

Greek and US authorities are working towards the repatriation of a number of antiquities, which according to media reports were illegally transferred from Greece to New York.

Medical Tourism Gains Ground, Says IPK Survey

Nearly 70 percent of all international health and medical outbound trips in 2016 were made for health-oriented reasons, according to a survey by IPK International.

Trivago: Rome, Bansko, Thessaloniki Top New Year Destinations for Greeks

Rome, Bansko and Thessaloniki top the preferences of Greek travelers for the New Year holidays, according to data released by trivago.

Alitalia Certified by IATA for Baggage Handling Operations

Alitalia has received the readiness certificate of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its baggage handling operations at the Rome Fiumicino hub.

Trivago Completes Integration of ‘HomeAway’ into Hotel Search Platform

Trivago has completed the technical integration of HomeAway’s vacation rental inventory into its hotel search platform.

Greece, Italy Discuss Tourism Cooperation

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Italy's Ambassador to Greece Luigi Marras recently explored ways to boost cooperation on tourism issues.

Sicily Getting Ready to Host 3rd MICE B2B forum ‘MCE South Europe 2017’

The historical Sicilian city of Catania is getting ready to welcome the high-end MICE B2B forum "MCE South Europe 2017".

Greece and Italy Sign Memorandum of Cooperation on Culture

In efforts to prevent the illicit trafficking of antiquities and protect cultural heritage, Greece and Italy signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of culture.

South Aegean, Crete Among Top 30 EU Destinations in 2015

The South Aegean region and the island of Crete were among the 30 most popular tourism destinations in the European Union in 2015, according to Eurostat.

Greece, Italy to Seal Trainose Railway Deal in July

The Prime Ministers of Greece and Italy in early July are expected to sign the agreement for the ownership transfer of Trainose to Ferrovie.

Minoan Lines: Cancellations, Amendments Due to New 48-hour Strike

Minoan Lines' itineraries on the Adriatic line will be amended on May 18-19, due to a second 48-hour strike called by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association.

Minoan Lines Amends May 16-17 Itineraries Due to 48-hour Strike

Minoan Lines' itineraries on the domestic and Adriatic lines will be amended on May 16 and 17, due to a strike by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association.

Study Reveals European Youth Skeptical of EU and Democracy

For most young Europeans, the European Union is more of an economic alliance rather than an institution of shared values, while some believe their country should leave the EU, a study said.

Alitalia to Launch First Ever Direct Flights to the Maldives

Alitalia will launch its first ever scheduled direct flights between Italy and the Maldives on October 31 to meet the increasing demand of the winter season.

TIF-Helexpo and Fiera di Roma Enter Strategic Partnership in Exhibition Industry

TIF-Helexpo and Fiera di Roma recently signed a memorandum of cooperation, which foresees the establishment of common strategies in the exhibition industry.

UNWTO: China Remains World’s Top Tourism Spender

Tourism expenditure from major outbound markets reflected an increasing demand for international tourism in 2016, with China, the U.S. and Germany as the world's top spenders.

Athens to Host 1st Ministerial Conference of ‘Ancient Civilizations Forum’

Athens will host the first ministerial conference of the member states that comprise the Ancient Civilizations Forum, with the participation of foreign ministers of ten countries.

WTA 2016: Grand Resort Lagonissi Crowned Ideal Destination for Luxury Weddings in Europe

The five-star Grand Resort Lagonissi was voted Europe’s Leading Luxury Wedding Resort at the World Travel Awards 2016, one of the most prestigious accolades in the hospitality industry.