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Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa Receives Travelife Gold Award

The Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa in the Peloponnese has received the Travelife Gold Award for its sustainable tourism practices.

Athens Virtual Marathon Event Gets Extension Due to High Demand

The ongoing Athens Virtual Marathon event has been extended due to the increasing interest of runners from all over the world.

Arabian Travel Market 2021 to Run Live Event in Dubai

The 2021 edition of the Arabian Travel Market will take place live at the Dubai World Trade Centre during May 16-19.

Greece’s Airbnbs Rival Hotel Room Capacity, Says Study

Airbnbs in Greece have now rivalled their hotel counterparts in terms of bed capacity, according to a study released by INSETE.

Lonely Planet Names Greece ‘Best Sustainable Food Destination’ for 2021

Lonely Planet has given Greece the title of the world’s most sustainable food destination for 2021.

Villa NUPADI: Aria Hotels Expands its Portfolio in Kardamyli

Aria Hotels has added Villa NUPADI to its collection of properties in the area of Kardamyli in the Peloponnese.

Qatar Airways Launches Exclusive Program for Students Worldwide

Qatar Airways has launched a global program for students, offering exclusive benefits that will support them throughout their educational journey.

Alonissos Among National Geographic’s 8 Best Sustainable Destinations for 2021

The National Geographic has included the Greek island of Alonissos on its list of the Top 8 Sustainable Destinations in the World for 2021.

AEGEAN Achieves 4-star Covid-19 Airline Safety Rating by Skytrax

Greek carrier AEGEAN has been accredited with a 4-star Covid-19 Airline Rating by Skytrax, in recognition for its enhanced health and safety measures.

Kenya Airways Appoints APG Hellas as GSA in Greece

Kenya Airways has appointed APG Hellas as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in several European countries including Greece.

Coordinated Action Needed to Resume Travel, Say European Tourism Experts

European tourism experts and MEPs are calling for an EU-wide coordinated approach that will ensure the seamless restart of travel and tourism.

Vigla Hotel on Amorgos Upgraded to 4-Star

The Vigla Hotel on the Greek island of Amorgos has successfully completed its upgrade to a four-star hospitality unit.

Sommet Education Opens New Paris Campus of Ecole Ducasse for Culinary Arts

Sommet Education has announced the opening of the new École Ducasse - Paris Campus, a venue dedicated to teaching culinary and pastry arts.

Domestic Tourism Brings ‘Good News’ for Employment, Says WTTC Head

The Covid-19 impact on tourism jobs will be milder than expected thanks to domestic travel that has started to recover in some countries.

Greece’s Passenger Shipping Sector Requests Covid-19 Aid

The Greek passenger shipping sector is expected to post over 300 million euros in losses this year due to the repercussions of Covid-19.

Covid-19: Athens Airport Scores High for Safe Travel

Athens International Airport (AIA) is in the top 10 of the world's safest airports on the Safe Travel Score for October 2020.

‘Thessaloniki ConfEx Park’ Design Competition Attracts International Interest

The international competition for the design of the "Thessaloniki ConfEx Park" project has attracted the interest of architects from 33 countries in five continents.

Covid-19: Greece to Close Elementary Schools as of November 16

Elementary schools in Greece will remain closed as of November 16 in efforts of the government to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Covid-19 Keeps Greece’s Passenger Traffic Down in October

The Covid-19 pandemic continued to have a negative effect on air travel to Greece in October, according to recent data from the country's airports.

Mount Athos Bans Pilgrimage Due to Coronavirus

The monastic community of Mount Athos will remain closed to all pilgrims until the end of November due to the coronavirus pandemic.