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‘Tool’ Wins Double at Greek Hospitality Awards 2020

Tool, a digital marketing services company in Greece, won two honors at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2020 event.

MICE Industry to Depend More on Technology, Says IAPCO President

The international MICE industry is undergoing major changes due to the coronavirus pandemic and becoming more and more dependent on technology, says IAPCO President Ori Lahav.

Special Virtual Athens Marathon 2020 Announced for November

Following the cancellation of this year's "Athens Marathon. The Authentic", organizers have decided to hold a virtual edition of the event during November 8-22.

IRONMAN 70.3 Greece Sets Date for 2021 Event: October 24

The IRONMAN 70.3 Greece triathlon event has set a new date for its second edition, to take place in October 2021 in Messinia, in the Peloponnese.

Art Athina Virtual Event to Open on October 15

Art Athina will hold the virtual edition of its annual contemporary art event on its new online platform during October 15-31.

Qatar Airways Plans to Expand Network to 124 Destinations by End of 2020

Qatar Airways has announced its winter flight schedule aiming to rebuild its network to 124 destinations until the end of 2020.

CNT: Grace Santorini Among Top 5 Best Hotels in Greece and Turkey

Grace Hotel Santorini ranks fifth on the list of the Top 20 Hotels in Greece & Turkey that was recently released by Condé Nast Traveler (CNT).

Photos of the Acropolis Wanted for Online Scrapbook Initiative

Visitors of the Acropolis are invited to send photographs they may have that show the changes the Acropolis monuments have gone through during the last 45 years.

Greek Capital Welcomes New Athens 1890 Boutique Hotel

The Athens 1890 Boutique Hotel & Spa, housed in a restored 19th century mansion, has opened its doors to visitors of the Greek capital.

Emirates Launches New NDC-powered Gateway for Travel Agents

Emirates has launched a suite of connectivity options for its trade partners around the world to easily access its rich content and services.

ACI Gives Alternatives to Physical Distancing at Airport Security Checkpoints

ACI World has designed 11 alternative measures to physical distancing in order to keep air passengers and staff safe and checkpoints moving when traffic increases.

Arcadia Hotels Association Announces New Board of Directors

Konstantinos Marinakos has been re-elected as president of the hotels association of Arcadia in the Peloponnese.

MarBella Corfu Hotel Wins Place Among CNT’s Top 30 Resorts in Europe

The MarBella Corfu Hotel is on the list of the Top 30 Resorts in Europe that was released by Condé Nast Traveller (CNT).

Study: Greek Tourism Sees Severe Losses in the ‘New Normal’

Greek tourism revenue and employment have been hit hard by Covid-19, according to “The New Normal – Short- & Long-term Effects” study by Ira Media.

Crete Makes Good Impression Despite Covid-19 Impact on Arrivals

Crete made a good impression this year despite the ongoing Covid-19 crisis and a considerable drop in arrivals, with 8 in 10 saying health protocols were satisfactory.

Leadership Changes Announced for Athens’ Grande Bretagne and King George Hotels

Leadership changes have been announced for the Grande Bretagne and King George hotels in Athens, following the retirement of General Manager Tim Ananiadis.

Greece’s Philoxenia Expo May be Held as Hybrid Event

TIF-Helexpo may hold Thessaloniki's annual Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition as a hybrid event due to Covid-19.

Ioannina’s Beauty to Show Through New Photo Contest

Aiming to showcase the beauty and unique nature of Ioannina, the destination's municipality is holding a photo contest.

Air France Updates Flight Schedule for November, December

Air France has announced that it will operate 50 percent of its flight schedule planned for November and December.

Avis Secures €130m to Invest in Sustainable Transport

Avis, a leading car rental company in Greece, has secured 130 million euros in funding for the expansion of its fleet of electric and hybrid cars.