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An environmental impact study for the relocation of the Parnitha Casino to the northern Athens suburb of Marousi has opened for public consultation.

Romanian carrier Blue Air has announced plans to include Greece in its new flight programing for the summer.

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays are expanding their 2020 summer program in Greece with the addition of over half a million airline seats to the country.

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport reached a new record in 2019, at 25.5 million, up by 6 percent compared to 2018.

Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis said the government would be launching tenders for the development of 10 state-owned ports within the year.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis said an action plan for the development of cruise tourism was being drawn up.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is expecting a rise in tourist arrivals from Norway to Greece in 2020.

Corfu’s historic Castello Bibelli has passed into the hands of a new owner aiming to convert it into a hotel and resort.

SWOT | Hospitality Management Company has taken over the management of the Moxy Patra Marina hotel, which is located in the Greek port city of Patra.

Singapore Airlines will introduce a fifth weekly flight from Singapore to Kolkata, India, starting in March 2020.

Cruise passenger traffic to Greece improved in 2019 against 2018, increasing by 15.64%, according to data by the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME).

Bilateral ties and promoting regional peace and security topped the agenda of talks between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and US President Donald Trump.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has prohibited US civil aviation operators from flying over Iraq and Iran.

Α Boeing-737 of Ukraine International Airlines (UIA), on Wednesday crashed in Iran, killing all people on board.

Royal Jordanian introduces its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, a modern marvel that aims to take the onboard experience to a new level with spacious design and unrivaled comfort.

Accor has partnered with Greek carrier AEGEAN, with the aim to offer authentic experiences in select destinations.

The Greek Foreign Ministry has tabled a bill in parliament revising the regulatory framework and covering details with regard to the UK’s exit from the EU.

Greek ferry fares may increase by as much as 10 percent in view of rising fuel costs following the implementation of IMO 2020.

The Greek government has announced the terms for unemployment benefits for staff working at tourism enterprises impacted by the collapse of Thomas Cook.

Condor is returning to Berlin’s Schönefeld Airport with flights to popular Greek destinations for summer 2020.