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Electronic payments are set to become safer, cheaper and easier, according to the European Commission’s latest guidelines.

Τhe year 2019 was one of the safest ever for commercial aviation, according to the Aviation Safety Network (ASN).

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is unveiling an ambitious action plan to train the hospitality leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

The Greek National Tourism Organization has set aside 1 million euros to promote the country’s destinations to the US market.

Greece’s hoteliers are betting on arrivals for the three-day Epiphany holiday to increase occupancy levels and boost revenues.

Ryanair has announced the launch of two new services connecting Greece and Armenia for the summer of 2020.

An AI-enabled robot by the name Persephone will soon be offering guided tours of the Alistrati Cave in the northern Greek town of Serres.

TAP Air Portugal recently celebrated a milestone in the renovation of its fleet by receiving its 30th new aircraft also ending the commercial operation of its last Airbus A330.

Louis Hotels, for the second consecutive year has been honored at the Treasures of Greek Tourism Awards 2019.

Greece’s gaming commission is proceeding to the next phase of procedures for the 30-year license to operate an integrated resort and casino at Hellinikon.

Fraport Greece says it is committed to extending the tourism season by increasing inbound traffic and attracting more airlines to the Greek market.

Opening up to new markets, increasing tourism revenue and attracting more high-spending tourists, are among the goals of the Greek Tourism Ministry for 2020.

The new year is expected to be one with many challenges for Greek tourism, according to the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation.

Greece is speeding up works at the Amphipolis tomb in order for the site to initially welcome specific groups of audiences by the beginning of 2022.

Greece’s AEGEAN airline company has submitted a non-binding bid for the acquisition of Croatia Airlines.

Amadeus held events for its partners in Greece and Cyprus to inform on the NDC standard and the latest developments in the travel industry.

Lufthansa and Vistara have signed a codeshare agreement aiming to further strengthen their existing interline partnership.

Royal Air Maroc, the Moroccan national carrier, will officially become a full member of Oneworld, a global airline alliance, in 2020.

Five Aegean islands – Leros, Lesvos, Kos, Samos and Chios – have received a six-month extension to their special value-added tax (VAT) status.

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa, has resumed flights between Addis Ababa and Athens, which now marks the carrier’s 20th destination in Europe.