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The increase in tourist arrivals at Greece’s regional airports during months out of the peak season, shows a reduction of the country’s seasonal character.

The year 2017 turned out to be the safest ever for commercial aviation, according to a report released by the Aviation Safety Network (ASN).

Registrations for the 2nd Messinia Pro-Am international golf tournament, to take place at Costa Navarino in Messinia, will continue until January 19, 2018.

A tender for the 30-year concession of the 3-5 Pigadia, one of the most modern ski centers in Greece, was recently launched.

Greece’s 14 Fraport-run regional airports have received EASA certificates, which confirm the high level of safety in infrastructure and operational processes.

The town of Lehovo in Florina, northwestern Macedonia, will get its own hiking path network aiming to highlight the region’s cultural and natural wealth.

The sea activities one can enjoy while vacationing on the islands of the South Aegean will be presented at the boot Düsseldorf 2018 fair in Germany.

The Healing Hotels of the World group will cooperate with Greek entrepreneur Marina Efraimoglou for the opening of a wellness and healing retreat in Greece.

The Strada Marina Hotel on Zakynthos was honored with the “Green Key” international environmental award for promoting sustainable business practices in the hospitality sector.

Envisol is introducing its new product line “MicroSan” – a world-class line up of natural, biodegradable kitchen cleaning and maintenance products – to the Greek hospitality market.

Greek hoteliers are unclear regarding the details surrounding the new “stayover tax”, expected to take effect as of January 1, 2018.

The Athens Gate Hotel was honored for its healthy growth, during the “Treasures of Greek Tourism 2017” awards by New Times Publishing.

Stronger international growth is expected to boost tourism to Greece in the coming year, according to research by the Institute SETE (INSETE).

Greece’s tourism sector is set to bear the brunt of the country’s economic recovery according to the economy ministry’s latest set of measures set to take effect in 2018.

Increased awareness of responsible tourism and value for money are set to shape 2018 holiday choices, according to the ABTA Travel Trends 2018 report.

The Western Crete Travel Agencies Association is calling on all stakeholders in tourism to focus on addressing pending issues in view of the new year and the forthcoming tourism season.

HOTREC is calling for sharing economy activities to comply with basic market and societal requirements allowing for a healthy and fair business market.

Four Seasons veteran Sam Ioannidis has been named General Manager of Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, which is to open in 2018.

Easily accessible from Athens, the Karystion Hotel located on the Greek island of Evia is undergoing renovations while ready to usher in 2018.

Attica Group has been honored with the prestigious “True Leader” award for the third consecutive year by credit rating agency ICAP Group.