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Juneyao Air will increase its flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Athens from three to four per week, starting April 13. 2025.

The Thessaloniki Hotels Association celebrated its 110th anniversary in December, honoring its century-long contribution to the city’s tourism development.

Greece and Armenia recently held talks on enhancing bilateral cultural cooperation to address modern challenges, including the illegal movement of cultural goods.

Attica gears up to welcome 2025 with a lively concert at Pedion tou Areos’ Christmas Village in Athens on New Year’s Eve, December 31.

Athens Municipality celebrates the 150th anniversary of Athens City Hall with a pioneering 3D virtual tour showcasing the building’s unique history.

The Municipality of Sfakia has partnered with the Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency to implement preservation initiatives aimed at enhancing the Samaria Gorge.

The Pierian Organization of Tourism Development and Promotion (POTAP) is actively expanding its reach into the Turkish tourist market, with the aim of attracting visitors from Greece’s neighboring country.

Central Macedonia’s diverse tourism offerings were recently showcased at two key international events in Sweden and Germany.

IATA has called for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the tragic crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 on December 25.

Greek airports have achieved a significant milestone in 2024, with passenger traffic reaching a new record for the first eleven months of the year.

Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa has unveiled its latest short film, A Corfu Adventure, which invites viewers on a captivating journey through the island.

Athens is not experiencing overtourism, but findings highlight its vulnerability due to rising visitor numbers and the strain on its infrastructure.

In the days leading up to Christmas, AEGEAN and Olympic Air volunteers, known as the “AEGEAN Santa Crew”, brought holiday joy to schools and families in remote areas of Greece.

Supply chain disruptions, including delivery delays, aging fleets, and parked aircraft, are expected to limit airlines’ capacity for growth in 2025, according to IATA.

The European Commission has introduced a groundbreaking Flight Emissions Label (FEL) to provide transparent data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for flights within and departing the EU.

The Westin Resort Costa Navarino is set to welcome guests in 2025 with newly redesigned accommodations that promise an elevated hospitality experience for all.

H&P Hospitality Group has successfully increased its direct bookings at its two Athens hotels, reflecting the company’s strategic shift toward technology.

Premia Properties has completed the acquisition of two Sunwing Hellas hotels in Greece, further expanding its hospitality portfolio.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Charles “Bud” Darr as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 3, 2025.

Greece and Turkey are focusing on strategies to achieve mutual benefits in the tourism sector.