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The privatization of airports is not always the best option, according to IATA, which called on governments to place priority on balancing the interests of consumers, airlines and investors.

Severna Macedonja (North Macedonia) is unofficially the name of the former Yugoslav republic, after the two countries signed an agreement on June 17.

Aiming to make the beach of Glyfada accessible to all, the local authority has once again installed the special SEATRAC mobility ramp for people with disabilities.

DNA Travel has sealed partnerships with tourism agencies Destination Services and Hellenic Island Services to promote experiential tours on Santorini.

The Porto Palace Hotel in Thessaloniki has a new summer all-day menu at its Ursa Minor roof top bar and restaurant.

The Divani Collection group invites Athenians and city visitors to cool off this summer in its swimming pools in Athens.

MSC Cruises recently inaugurated the latest addition to its fleet, the new flagship “MSC Seaview”, during a lavish ceremony in Genoa, Italy.

Royal Caribbean International has unveiled plans to turn its private island CocoCay in the Bahamas, to an exclusive destination for people of all ages.

The total passenger traffic at Greek ports last year recorded a 7.4 percent increase to some 35.78 million passengers, compared with 2016, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

In efforts to boost tourism to the Peloponnese, the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) has set aside 100 million euros for the restoration of the Patra – Pyrgos railway link.

During the last three years, tourist arrivals to Halkidiki, northern Greece, have been on a continuous upward trend, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Rhodes International Airport “Diagoras” recently celebrated the inauguration of its refurbished Hellenic Duty Free Shops in the Intra and Extra Schengen areas.

The popular Greek island of Mykonos is hitting Latin American TV screens starting from Destinos del Mundo, a show broadcast by Mexico’s Acustik TV.

The historic Triton Hotel on the island of Kos, has re-opened to the public following extensive restoration works on damage caused by the 2017 earthquake.

Cyprus airline TUS Airways will begin using the reservations system of Sabre, a leading technology provider to the global travel industry, as of June 19.

Following an 18-month renovation, the Hapimag Resort Porto Heli in the Peloponnese has reopened, offering its guests even more comfort.

With over 20 million “greener and fairer” holidays delivered over the last three years, TUI Group is setting ambitious goals for the future.

The initiatives “We do Local” and “Greek Breakfast”, which aim to promote Greek gastronomy and culture, have been certified by certification body TÜV Hellas.

Turkish Airlines has announced that it will no longer participate in the Skytrax World Airline Audit, a service quality ratings scheme for the airline industry.

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