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Airbus to Halt Production of A380 Superjumbo Due to Shrinking Sales

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has decided to end the production of its A380, the world's largest passenger airliner, due to the lack of orders.

Posted On 14 Feb 2019

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Online Platform Zorbabook Aiming to Introduce Greek Food to the World

Online platform Zorbabook is inviting professionals to join its network and help get the word out on Greek food and its connection with tourism.

Posted On 14 Feb 2019

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Greece Expects Visitor Numbers from Israel to Soar in 2019

More than 700,000 travelers from Israel are expected to visit Greece in 2019, according to figures released by the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Posted On 13 Feb 2019

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Falassarna, Crete. Photo Source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas

Crete Among Top 5 Travel Spots for Best Mix of Culture, Relaxation and Fun

Luxury travel specialist Sovereign has included Crete among the world’s top five holiday destinations for those seeking to get the best variety of culture, relaxation and entertainment.

Posted On 08 Feb 2019

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ITB Sees Global Travel Growth in 2019, Europe Holding Strong

Outbound travel from Europe grew by 5 percent in the first eight months of 2018, and is set to expand even further this year, according to the ITB World Travel Trends Report 2018/2019.

Posted On 07 Feb 2019

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Greece Breaks All Tourism Records, Welcomes 33 Million Travelers in 2018

A total of 33 million people visited Greece in 2018, generating more than 16 billion euros in revenues and breaking all performance records to date.

Posted On 31 Jan 2019

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Online Reviews, Word of Mouth Key Factors Affecting Travel Plans, Study Finds

Travelers rely on online sites and word of mouth to plan their next trip, according to STR's Consumer Travel Insights 2019 report.

Posted On 31 Jan 2019

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Thessaloniki Airport New Navigation System to Address Fog Issues

Performance Based Navigation (PBN) will be implemented at Thessaloniki’s Makedonia Airport to address issues of poor weather that has led to the cancellation of flights.

Posted On 24 Jan 2019

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Greek Food Tourism Forum Calls for Coordination, Targeted Actions

Tourism and food experts discussed ways to effectively tap into gastronomy tourism in Greece during a food tourism forum held in Athens.

Posted On 21 Jan 2019

, By Maria Paravantes

The Caryatids at the Acropolis Museum. Photo Source: Acropolis Museum

Different Ticket Rates for Acropolis Museum in Summer and Winter

Ticket prices for the Acropolis Museum are subject to change to 10 euros in the summer and 5 euros in winter, according to the Greek ministry of culture.

Posted On 15 Jan 2019

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Germany Airport Strikes Severely Disrupt Travel

Flights out of airports in German cities, including Frankfurt and Berlin have been cancelled or facing disruption as security employees hold strikes.

Posted On 15 Jan 2019

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Photo Source: Henley & Partners Passport Index

Henley Index Ranks Greek Passport Among World’s Strongest

The Greek passport is among the strongest in the world, ranked 7th with Japan’s passport in the lead, according to the 2019 Henley Passport Index.

Posted On 10 Jan 2019

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Eurail Adds Greek Islands Ferry Pass to New Offerings

Ferry passes covering trips to 52 Greek islands have been added this year to Eurail's array of travel options as part of its makeover.

Posted On 10 Jan 2019

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Bank of Greece: Tourism Revenue Rising, Up to €1.4bn in October

Tourism revenues rose to 1.41 billion euros in October 2018, from 1.19 billion euros during the same period last year, according to the Bank of Greece.

Posted On 21 Dec 2018

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Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Travel / John Triantafilopoulos

Greek Hoteliers Satisfied with Holiday Season Occupancy Rates

Traditional winter destinations, mostly in mainland Greece, are set to win over the crowds this holiday season, according to the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers.

Posted On 18 Dec 2018

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Travelport Signs Take-over Agreement for $4.4 Billion

Siris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast Capital Corp are set to take over travel services provider Travelport for a total of 4.4 billion dollars.

Posted On 12 Dec 2018

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Peloponnese to Secure EU Funding to Become Accessible Destination

The Peloponnese Region is aiming to create the conditions that ensure safe and equal access to all of its public, tourist, social and cultural spaces.

Posted On 10 Dec 2018

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Extra Charges Driving Airline Revenues Sky High, Says Report

Extra fees for luggage, seat selection and in advance bookings are expected to boost airline revenue by 13 percent to 92.9 billion dollars in 2018, according to a report by IdeaWorksCompany and CarTrawler.

Posted On 07 Dec 2018

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