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Less Greeks traveled in their own country last year, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

The Ionia motorway, which connects the town of Ioannina via the western mainland coastline with Patra via the Rio-Antirrio bridge, has opened to motorists.

German supermarket chain Lidl apologized for removing the crosses off the packaging of a series of food items after Santorini Mayor sent a letter of complaint.

Greece ranked second “Star Destination for Family Holidays” at the Star Awards 2017, organized by UK’s “Travel Bulletin” magazine.

In efforts to increase the flow of Chinese tourists, the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization recently launched the Chinese version of its official website.

Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics (SPPAL) will modernize the baggage handling systems of 13 out of the 14 regional airports operated by Fraport Greece.

Austrian Airlines will start a wet lease agreement with Adria Airways, aiming to have reserve aircraft available to enable greater flexibility in flight planning.

UNICEO, an industry leader for global corporate events, has inked a new partnership with ITB Asia to strengthen its presence in Asia for the 2017-2018 period.

Russian runner/swimmer Elena Klezovich in October will visit Greece as a sports tourist to take part in the “Santorini Experience” for the second time.

Air travel is expected to be affected in the US following official hurricane warnings issued for Florida by the National Hurricane Center late Thursday.

President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Athens on Thursday, September 7, and expressed France’s support to Greece’s effort for recovery and prosperity.

Destinations worldwide welcomed 598 million international tourists in the first six months of 2017, some 36 million more than in the same period of 2016.

The multi-billion-euro Hellenikon land project on the Athenian Riviera has received the green light from the Central Council for Modern Monuments.

ERA has released its position paper on Brexit, detailing its standpoint on the future air transport relationship between the EU and the UK.

Six tugs reset the Blue Star Patmos afloat, after it ran aground near Ios island in August leading to the emergency evacuation of some 205 passengers.

People of all ages are invited to participate in the three-day sports event “Navarino Challenge”, taking place October 13-15 in Costa Navarino, Messinia.

The Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation have received the prestigious 2017 Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award.

Mitsis Hotels has created a blood bank, with the participation of the group’s staff, to honor the memory of its founder Konstantinos Mitsis.

Ryanair has announced a special offer for travel from Athens to Santorini for the sports tourism event “Santorini Experience” this October.

Under the theme “Stories of Greek Culture and Eno-gastronomy”, Celestyal is dedicating its autumn cruises to Mediterranean cuisine and Greek wine.