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AEGEAN Introduces New Voucher Option for Greater Flexibility

AEGEAN is introducing a new voucher option for passengers who want to voluntarily cancel their ticket due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Sabre and Travelgenio Expand Partnership to Fuel Long-term Growth

Sabre Corporation and Travelgenio have expanded their partnership in virtual payment technologies with the aim to achieve long-term growth.

Sommet Education: New Blended Learning Programs for Bachelor and Master Students

Sommet Education is reinforcing its study portfolio with a wide range of flexible learning solutions including blended learning programs.

Covid-19: Strict Lockdown Restrictions Extended for West Attica, Kozani, Kalymnos

The stricter lockdown restrictions imposed on the prefecture of West Attica, the regional units of Kozani and Rodopi, and on the island of Kalymnos have been extended until January 18.

Athens Airport: Passenger Traffic Drops 68.4% in 2020

Passenger traffic at Athens Airport dropped by 68.4 percent in 2020, compared to 2019, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on air travel.

Landmark Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites to Get Free WiFi

Visitors at 25 landmark archaeological sites and museums across Greece will soon have the opportunity to enjoy free wireless internet service (WiFi).

Autohellas-Hertz Named ‘True Leader’ of the Greek Economy by ICAP

Autohellas-Hertz has been named a “True Leader" of the Greek Economy at the annual awards of consulting and research services group ICAP.

Greece: 7-day Quarantine for Passengers Arriving from Abroad

All travelers arriving to Greece from abroad must self-isolate for 7 days, according to a new directive issued by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Covid-19: Greece Extends Lockdown Measures Until January 18

Greece is extending its lockdown measures until Monday, January 18, Deputy Civil Protection Minister Nikos Hardalias has announced.

IATA: Passenger Demand Recovery Grinds to a Halt in November 2020

Τhe recovery in passenger demand came to a halt in November 2020, as governments responded to new Covid-19 outbreaks with severe travel restrictions, IATA said.

Jet2 to Connect Edinburgh with Skiathos, Santorini, Preveza for Summer 2022

UK travel group Jet2 has added three popular Greek destinations - Skiathos, Santorini and Preveza - to its flight schedule from Edinburgh Airport for summer 2022.

Ancient Greek Experience Group Appoints Angelos Samolis as Sales Manager

Athens-based travel agency "Ancient Greek Experience" has appointed Angelos Samolis as its new sales manager.

Covid-19: Greece Extends Restrictions for Domestic Air Travel

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has extended travel restrictions for domestic flights in Greece until January 11.

CNN Travel: Greece’s Meteora Among Top 21 Destinations to Visit in 2021

The Meteora site in central Greece, is included on CNN Travel’s list of the Top 21 tourism destinations travelers should visit in 2021.

Hospitality Challenge Online Events to Focus on Future of Tourism

The World Tourism Organization and Sommet Education are organizing the Hospitality Challenge Pitch, a series of online events focusing on the future of tourism.

Henley Index: Greek Passport Among World’s Most Powerful

The Greek passport is among the strongest in the world ranking eighth on the 2021 Henley Passport Index, with its holders enjoying visa-free access to 184 countries.

Strict Lockdown Measures Extended for Two Municipalities in West Attica

Greek authorities have decided to extend the strict Covid-19 lockdown restrictions on the municipalities of Aspropyrgos and Elefsina in West Attica, until January 11.

EU: 2021 is the European Year of Rail

The European Commission, on January 1 launched the European Year of Rail 2021, with the aim to highlight the benefits of rail as a sustainable and safe means of transport.

EU Approves €1.25bn German State Aid for TUI

The European Commission has approved German plans to contribute with up to 1.25 billion euros to the recapitalization of TUI AG.

DayTrip4U Named World’s Leading Tours & Activities Website at WTA 2020

The DayTrip4U online travel agency has been honored as the “World's Leading Tours & Activities Website" for 2020 at the World Travel Awards.