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Qatar Airways’ Ultra-modern Airbus A350 Lands at Athens Airport

Qatar Airways recently flew the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to the Athens Airport, where the flight was greeted by a water canon salute.

Greece’s Regional Airports See 10.3% Passenger Increase

Arrivals at Greece's 14 regional airports currently run by Fraport increased by 10.3 percent in 2017 compared to 2016, reaching a total of 27.6 million passengers.

New Flights Link Thessaloniki with Destinations in Europe, Asia

New flights connecting Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport - currently run by Fraport Greece - with popular destinations in Europe and Asia are expected to launch in 2018.

Hellenic Seaways to Suspend Thessaloniki – Sporades Summer Itineraries

Hellenic Seaways has decided to suspend itineraries between Thessaloniki and the Sporades islands this summer, according to media reports.

Greece Visitor Numbers Up During Holiday Season

Traditional winter destinations across Greece saw a significant rise in arrivals during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Thessaloniki’s Metropolitan Hotel to Host Charity Event

The Metropolitan Hotel in Thessaloniki, on January 7 will host a charity event to support the fundraising campaign of the Association of People with Disabilities of Neapoli-Sikion.

Greece’s 14 Fraport-run Airports Receive EASA Safety Certification

Greece's 14 Fraport-run regional airports have received EASA certificates, which confirm the high level of safety in infrastructure and operational processes.

Electra Hotels Recognized as ‘Treasure of Greek Tourism’ for 2017

The Electra Hotels & Resorts group received an accolade for its healthy growth at the “Treasures of Greek Tourism 2017” awards.

Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Palace Opens its ‘Hammam Baths’

After renovation works worth 20 million euros, the Makedonia Palace in Thessaloniki is welcoming its guests to its newly established "Hammam Baths".

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.

Fraport Greece Set to Begin €10m Kavala Airport Revamp

Fraport Greece presented its 10-million-euro project for the upgrading and expansion of Kavala Airport "Megas Alexandros".

ASTA Destination Expo 2018 Expected to Double US Travel to Greece

The ASTA Destination Expo, to be held in Athens during April 2018, is expected to double inbound tourism from the United States to Greece.

Navona Restaurant Introduces ‘Smoked Fridays’ Events

The Navona Italian restaurant-bar of Makedonia Palace in Thessaloniki is organizing the “Smoked Fridays” theme events.

Thessaloniki Hoteliers Team Up with Taxiway to Facilitate Transport of Guests

The Thessaloniki Hotels Association is joining forces with local taxi company Taxiway to make it easier for guests to organize their transport, save time and reduce travel costs.

Egypt Promoted as Tourism Destination to Greek Market

Egypt was promoted as an international tourism destination to the visitors that attended the recent “Philoxenia” exhibition in Thessaloniki.

Holiday Events and 1,000 Santas at ‘Asterocosmos’ Christmas Park in Thessaloniki

TIF-Helexpo is inviting children and adults to experience Christmas magic at the Asterocosmos park in Thessaloniki, which will open its doors on December 9.

Linkwise Provides ‘Travel Insights’ to Network Affiliates

Affiliate marketing company Linkwise recently held the first “Travel Insights” event for its network affiliates and presented the current trends in the tourism industry.

Thessaloniki-Istanbul Railway Can Run in 2019, Experts Say

A railway line handling passenger and freight transport between Thessaloniki and Istanbul could begin operations by 2019, experts said during a meeting in Thessaloniki.

Attica Launches New Tourism Identity

The Region of Attica unveiled its new tourism identity and logo during the 33rd International Tourism Exhibition “Philoxenia”, which was recently held in Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki Aiming to Become Sports Tourism Destination Through Marathon Events

Thessaloniki's marathons are gaining acclaim every year and organizers are aiming to place the city on the map of international sports tourism destinations.