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This week we explore Fthiotida and Fokida, two regional units of Central Greece, a destination of rich contradictions and unexpected experiences.

Greece is making excellent progress in tourism, UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai said to the President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Wednesday in Athens.

The shipping and tourism industries are concerned over a proposed charge for recreational vessels as discussed in a draft bill tabled in parliament.

The European Commission on Wednesday presented a White Paper that outlines five possible paths for the EU to take in the coming years.

The Acropolis Museum and the Benaki Museum in Athens are among the world’s 41 most incredible museums to visit before you die, according to The Telegraph.

Ryanair announced the launch of its 2017 Thessaloniki winter schedule which includes four new routes to Bratislava, Eindhoven, Memmingen and Naples.

In efforts to attract more incoming tourism to the region and increase stays, Thessaloniki hoteliers are reaching out to the ever-growing market of Serbia.

The Municipality of Paros has announced the launch of a campaign aiming to promote the celebration of Easter on the Cycladic island.

The Divani Caravel hotel in Athens invites diners to try a new experience with its Sunday Brunch concept at Brown’s restaurant.

The Ecali Club in Athens will host this year’s Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards (SSLHLA) 5th Annual Gala Ceremony on September 23.

Greek PM Alexis Tsipras has informed UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai that “year by year Greece is breaking records” in tourist arrivals.

Greece may see its revenue rise by as much as 1 billion euros in 2017, according to Andreas Andreadis, the president of the country’s tourism body, SETE.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is seeking to cooperate with Bollywood for potential filming projects to be run in Greece.

Georgia nationals can travel throughout the EU for 90 days without a visa, after the European Commission ratified the country’s visa liberalization.

Egyptair is to deploy its second new 737-800 Next Generation aircraft on its scheduled flights between Athens and Cairo, with effect from June 2017.

Dreams Luxury Suites, managed by Aqua Vista Hotels, was honored with the Hotel Guest Satisfaction Award by Zoottle during the recent HORECA 2017 trade show.

Travelport is the first GDS to be granted both “Aggregator Level One” certification and “IT Provider Level Two” status by IATA as part of its NDC programme.

Qatar Airways is giving two lucky travelers the opportunity to win return tickets for any destination in its network through the “Destination Game”.

Aeromexico has announced service to two new routes in the United States including daily flights on the Mexico City to Detroit route starting April 1.

Air charter broker company Zela Aviation recently celebrated its 10th year in business following its foundation in 2006.