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Air China is suspending its direct flights between Athens and Beijing due to the 2019-novel coronavirus outbreak.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has left open the possibility of tax reductions in transportation.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is warning against disproportionate reactions and the possible stigmatization of Chinese tourists as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Airbnb made an appearance for the first time among the top hotel booking channels in Greece in 2019, according to SiteMinder.

Central Macedonia Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas has been elected President of the European Committee of the Regions.

Italian budget carrier Air Italy has suspended operations and entered liquidation procedures.

Athens Utopia Ermou Hotel received an honorable mention as the “Most Stunning Location” at the Greek Hotel of the Year Awards 2020.

Greek airline company AEGEAN has unveiled a brand new livery on the carrier’s new state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo aircraft.

The Greek government is set to launch a new round of airport privatizations, concerning 23 smaller regional airports in Greece.

Ten Greek regions are currently part of the “Gastronomic Community”, a culinary initiative aiming to designate regions in Greece based on their food and wine products.

Greek drivers are more focused on discipline and planning compared to other Europeans, according to a survey by market analysts Ipsos.

Ryanair has announced two new routes connecting Chania and Mykonos with Budapest for the summer season.

The Costa Nostrum organization and the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research have signed a cooperation agreement to promote sustainable tourism.

Domotel Kastri, located in the northern suburbs of Athens, stood out as a business hotel and conference venue and received honors in two award ceremonies held recently in Greece.

When travelers meet her, she immediately becomes their favorite! Visit Andros the “Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel & Spa” way…

Kastelli Airport in Heraklion, Crete, is expected to become Greece’s second biggest, handling more than eight million passengers per year.

Greece is looking to develop yachting, diving and cruise tourism on the islands of Kos, Patmos and Astypalea.

The Hellenic Hoteliers Federation and the Greek Federation of Hotel Managers have partnered to ensure the high level of future tourism professionals.

Saudia Airlines in summer 2020 will directly connect Athens, Greece, with both Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia.

The Greek Culture Ministry will prepare a preliminary file for the inclusion of the northern Epirus region of Zagori on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.