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Tourism is the sector that supports employment more than any other in Greece, with the number of employees reaching 398,700 in the third quarter of 2017.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura spoke of ways to achieve tourism growth with sustainability and balance, during the 15th Development Conference on Syros.

A new application aimed at protecting travelers visiting Greece and informing them of their rights, was launched by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE).

International air arrivals to the Ionian Islands are recording a double-digit increase for the third consecutive year, according to the region’s vice governor Spyros Galiatsatos.

The shipping industry still has a long way to go towards the adoption of new technologies across its activities, industry experts said during the Posidonia 2018 trade show.

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Maria Deligianni as Government and Public Affairs Representative Eastern Mediterranean.

Maris Hotels has joined the “Clean up the Med” campaign and recently held a cleanup operation on the beaches located in front of its three hotels on Crete and Santorini.

The Divani Collection Hotels is inviting guests and visitors to enjoy the games of the FIFA World Cup in the “Mundial Lounges” of its hotels in Athens.

The recently renovated Poseidon Athens Hotel, located on the Athenian Riviera, has received the TripAdvisor 2018 Certificate of Excellence.

Star Alliance’s digital strategy has undertaken a shift from membership growth to improving the seamless travel experience, especially for those customers who fly on multi-carrier journeys.

Με μεγάλη συμμετοχή και παρουσίαση καινοτόμων προτάσεων συνεχίζεται το πρόγραμμα CityLabs της Κεντρικής Ένωσης Δήμων Ελλάδας.

Semiramis Hotel in Kifisia, a member of Yes Hotels, on June 7 will throw a pool party at its Nolita Restaurant to welcome the summer season.

A number of projects are currently underway or in the pipeline focusing on the renovation or construction of cultural sites on the Cyclades islands, according to Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou.

Athens International Airport ranks second worldwide on AirHelp’s 2018 list of best airports based on quality of service, on-time performance, and claim processing.

Despite the significant potential of health tourism, Greece is lagging behind its rivals in terms of market share, according to Athens Medical Association President George Patoulis.

The UNWTO has released a report that provides recommendations on how to use tourism as an effective means for achieving sustainable development.

The Air France – KLM Group is presenting its services and flight network to the shipping community at this year’s Posidonia 2018 international exhibition in Athens.

Celestyal Cruises is presenting an exhibition on the history of shipbuilding and seafaring in Greece, at the Posidonia 2018 shipping trade show in Athens.

Aiming to further expand its activities and operations in the Greek market, Athens-based travel agency Smile Acadimos has opened a new branch in the suburb of Glyfada.

Japanese restaurant Matsuhisa Athens has reopened its doors to provide its guests with quality gastronomy innovations on the Athenian Riviera.