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Low-cost carrier Eurowings, a member of the Lufthansa Group, will launch six new connections to Greece, according to its flight schedule for summer 2018.

Key issues regarding the future of shipping will be discussed during the 17th Navigator Shipping Decision Makers Forum, which will take place on November 3.

As part of its growth and modernization plans, Singapore Airlines recently signed a firm order with Boeing to acquire 39 aircraft valued at $13.8 billion.

EasyJet said it will ink a 40 million euro deal to purchase a part of German carrier Air Berlin, which filed insolvency in August.

The historic center of Athens and surrounding districts are the areas with the highest concentration of apartments being leased out short term.

All the more foreign nationals are interested in buying property in Greece with the real estate market picking up pace, particularly due to the golden visa program.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently presented the ministry’s plans for the tourism development of the Region of Thessaly in Central Greece.

The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) located in the heart of Athens, will be fully operational next year, according to director Katerina Koskina.

Despite harder economic times, travelers are seeking luxury experiences with holidaymakers spending more, according to the World Travel Monitor.

Aqua Vista Hotels recently participated in the IMIC 2017 international conference and shared its know-how on the importance of utilizing modern technology for tourism development.

Significant projects launched or planned to be implemented in the Greek hotel industry, will be presented at the “Xenia Build Hotel” conference at the Xenia 2017 expo in November.

Marriott International Hotels in Greece and Cyprus recently organized two events to support the SOS Children’s Villages Greece.

Air Malta is increasing its seat capacity by 21 percent and this winter will be operating over 110 weekly flights to 22 existing and new destinations around the world.

Ioannis Bras, an expert in port and cruise management, focuses on Thessaloniki and the benefits of a 20-week “butterfly” cruise itinerary from the city’s port.

The new “NEXTT” initiative aims to enhance the on-ground transport experience, guide industry investments and help improve regulatory framework.

The ‘Ionis’ vessel has replaced the ‘Vitsentzos Kornaros’ and will depart twice a week from Piraeus to Kythira, Antikythira, Kissamos and Gythio.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Italy’s Ambassador to Greece Luigi Marras recently explored ways to boost cooperation on tourism issues.

American and foreign nationals flying into the US will now have to face enhanced security controls and questioning at airports.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with MPs from Karditsa, Viotia, Ilia and Kavala to discuss promotion opportunities for each destination.

German carrier Lufthansa has included the Greek island of Santorini among the new holiday destinations in its summer 2018 schedule.