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Ellinair Flights By Mouzenidis Travel Now Available On GDS

Greek company Mouzenidis Travel has announced that flights of Ellinair and Astra Airlines are now listed and available for booking through the global distribution systems (GDS) of Amadeus, Worldspan, Sabre and Galileo.

What Nationalities Are Visiting Thessaloniki? – Top 10 List

"Thessaloniki remains one of the most popular international destinations for the second consecutive year as it managed once more to win over more visitors," the Thessaloniki Hotels Association said recently.

Thessaloniki, Greece: Hotel Overnights Increase, But Not Room Rates

Overnight stays in Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, recorded a 15.68 percent increase during the first half of 2014 compared to last year, the Thessaloniki Hotels Association said on 30 July.

Greek Travel Agency Cosmorama Expands To Thessaloniki

Athens-based travel agency Cosmorama recently opened a new branch in Thessaloniki aiming to better service the traveling public of Northern Greece.

Grand B2B Travel Event Announced For 2015 In Thessaloniki, Greece

Greek hoteliers will discuss new cooperation opportunities with travel agencies from abroad at Respond On Demand's* fourth B2B Travel Event to be held in March 2015 in Thessaloniki.

Tourism Potential of Thessaloniki, Greece, Discussed

The Greek Tourism Ministry is exploring ways to develop thematic forms of tourism in Greece's northern city of Thessaloniki.

Chocolate-Inspired Creations Wanted At New Chocolate Factory Museum In Greece

Young artists, including painters and sculptors, are invited to create chocolate-inspired artworks and exhibit them at the new Choco Factory and Museum in Greece!

Chocolate-Themed Photo Contest Launches In Greece

Get out your cameras, get creative with chocolate and take part in the chocolate-themed photo contest announced recently by the new Choco Factory and Museum and the Photography Center of Thessaloniki.

Greece’s Main Tourism Body Says Shops In Athens And Thessaloniki Must Be Open All Sundays Of The Year

Greek tourism professionals recently expressed concern over the potential exclusion of Athens and Thessaloniki from a pilot scheme that will allow shops in Greece to open on all Sundays of the year.

EU Rules On Airport Charges Discussed In Greece

The airports in Athens and Heraklion, Crete, are among the 75 airports in Europe that have been called to follow a set of EU rules on airport charges as mentioned in a directive launched in 2011 by the European Commission.

Ukraine International Airlines Announces Service To Thessaloniki, Greece

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch a non-stop scheduled service en route Kiev – Thessaloniki – Kiev as of 24 June 2014.

Astra Airlines Launches Flights To Santorini, Mykonos

Greek carrier Astra Airlines has announced that it will launch direct flights from Thessaloniki to Santorini and Mykonos.

Greece Aims To Make Central Macedonia An Irresistible Attraction For Tourists

The Region of Central Macedonia can become an irresistible attraction for tourists from around the world once scheduled infrastructure projects are complete, according to Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.

Sky Express To Launch Thessaloniki-Skiathos Service

Sky Express, a Greek airline based in Crete, will launch three weekly flights from Thessaloniki, the largest city in Northern Greece, to the island of Skiathos in the Sporades from 1 June until 4 September 2014.

New Bureau Aims To Boost Congress Tourism in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki has all the requirements and infrastructure to successfully host international conferences, according to the Greek northern city's recently established convention bureau.

Aegean Airlines: New International Destinations For Summer 2014

This summer, Greek carrier Aegean Airlines will fly to 14 new destinations from Athens International Airport, aiming to honor its commitment to provide high quality airline services to passengers and boost Greece's tourism product.

British Airways Announces Direct Flights To Mykonos, Santorini From London

British Airways will fly direct from London’s Heathrow Airport to the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini for the high season as of 3 May.

Greece’s TRAINOSE To Start Passenger Rail Service To Sofia, Belgrade

Greek trains will cross borders again as of 10 May 2014 with the launch of a passenger train connecting Greece's second largest city Thessaloniki with Sofia and Belgrade (with a stopover in Skopje).

Aegean Airlines Launches Special Offers For Domestic Travel

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has announced offers for travel in Greece that include flights to and from Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki Attracts The Interest Of 27 Airline Companies

Twenty-seven airline companies expressed interest in establishing direct links to Thessaloniki International Airport "Macedonia," during the Routes Europe 2014 event that recently took place in Marseille, France.