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The Greek Culture Ministry has initiated a pioneering pilot project to certify museums in the region of Epirus to preserve cultural heritage.

The WTTC announced that “Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future” will be will be the key theme for its 23rd Global Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, this November.

The Grande Bretagne, a landmark luxury hotel in Athens, has been recognized once again as one of the Best Hotels in Europe by Conde Nast Traveler readers.

ITA Airways was honored with the prestigious title of “Best travel inclusion initiative of the year” in the Business Travel category of the EMA – European Mission Awards 2023.

A number of museums and archaeological sites in Greece will close early on local government election day, Sunday, October 8.

More than 9.3 million people visiting Greece in the first half of the year stayed overnight at Airbnb-style rentals.

Airlines operating in the EU may soon be required to scrap charges for hand luggage and standardize rules on carry-on size and weight.

The global airline industry is set to come close to pre-Covid 2019 levels of demand by the end of the year, says IATA.

The historic Esperia Palace has re-entered Athens’ hospitality scene as a member of the NYX brand under the Leonardo hotel chain of Israel’s Fattal Hotel Group.

The protection of Cycladic island culture, biodiversity and intangible cultural heritage is the focus of the new ‘Cycladic Identity’ initiative.

The Eagles Resort in Halkidiki, a member of Tor Hotel Group, has launched a new website that provides the feeling of luxury to users.

Emirates announced an agreement with Shell Aviation for the supply of over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF for use at the airline’s international hub in Dubai.

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has entered a new era through a major rebrand strategy.

Last month was Greece’s “all-time best September” in terms of tourist arrivals, according to the GNTO’s Dimitris Fragakis.

The UNWTO has announced acclaimed actor Winston Duke as its newest Ambassador for Responsible Tourism.

A total of 250 new electric buses will be hitting the streets of Athens and Thessaloniki next spring.

AEGEAN in November will resume the Thessaloniki – Kalamata route and fly three times a week between the two destinations.

Amalia Hotels, in collaboration with Epsilon Hospitality, received a Bronze PPC BITE award for upgrading all its services with the PYLON Hospitality Suite solution.

The film ‘Behind the Haystacks’ will be Greece’s official entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the 96th Academy Awards.

Incoming tourist flows to Greece by air are maintaining an upward dynamic into October.