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The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations (ECTAA) has re-elected HATTA President Nicholas Kelaiditis as chairman of its Tourism Committee.

The La Mer Resort & Spa on Crete has been honored with Expedia Group’s “Top Travel Ads Performance” distinction.

Greece introduces school kids to hospitality concepts and careers through new educational program.

Greek professionals specializing in MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences & exhibitions) tourism have joined forces to boost the industry’s promotion.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is bringing new destinations into the spotlight as part of its ongoing strategy to extend the tourist season beyond summer.

A new museum dedicated to the great Greek soprano Maria Callas will open to the public in the summer of 2023.

Cyprus-based air charter group Zela Aviation has launched a strategic partnership with the Municipality of Sitia on Crete aiming to develop the city’s airport and promote the area of Lasithi.

As part of efforts to boost yachting, recreational and professional boating activity in Greece, some 160 million euros will be channeled into marina and port infrastructure works.

Cycladic, a new airline in Greece, has launched flights that will facilitate island hopping between the Cyclades, Crete and Rhodes.

The regional authority of the North Aegean has plans to rebrand Lesvos and reintroduce the Greek island as a cruise destination.

State-run museums, monuments and archaeological sites in Greece will offer free entrance to all on the ‘Ohi Day’ national public holiday on October 28.

Grivalia Hospitality announced that its ultra luxury resort at the historic Asteria property in Athens’ seaside district of Glyfada will open in summer 2023.

Greek seamen’s unions have announced a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, October 25, at the Piraeus Port, which is expected to cause disruption to ferry transport in Greece.

A group of British influencers and opinion leaders recently spread the word through social media on all that Thessaloniki and Halkidiki have to offer tourists.

Cyprus-based air charter group Zela Aviation and its subsidiary Zela Jet will be attending this year’s World Travel Market (WTM), the market leading international travel event, in London.

The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, the legendary Athens Riviera retreat, has launched a new winter package for corporate events.

Hotel occupancy rates in Athens showed signs of improvement in September as a result of this year’s tourist dynamic, said the city’s hotel association.

Greece was among the six countries in Europe with the highest short-term rental demand in September, according to analytics firm AirDNA.

Russia’s tourism policy will now be overseen by the country’s economic development ministry after Russian President Vladimir Putin scrapped Rostourism, the federal tourism agency.

The EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) signed a landmark agreement that will connect the two regions through direct flights.