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Ryanair has announced the launch a new direct flight connecting the island of Zakynthos in the Ionian sea with Bologna in Italy, for the summer of 2020.

“The adaptation of Greek tourism to the digital economy is a one-way street,” said Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas during the Digi.travel EMEA Conference in Athens.

European travel agents are calling on the new Commissioner to work towards achieving a competitive, transparent and sustainable travel market.

Dolphin Capital Partners has revealed plans to offer a luxury experience at sea with the launch of a floating hotel in Greece.

Greek carrier AEGEAN is adding 11 new international destinations to its 2020 schedule and increasing the number of available seats by 1.5 million.

Trainose’s five “Silver Arrow” trains, as of next year will be offering passengers high-speed transport services from Athens to Thessaloniki.

The City of Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) recently held a fam trip in the Greek capital for 15 Chinese MICE professionals.

The Tourism Ministry and Greece’s trade bodies are seeking ways to link tourism with trade for the benefit of the greater economy.

Greece has announced a non-dom program that foresees offering foreign nationals the chance – by investing in Greece – to avoid paying taxes in their own country.

“ReBrain Greece”, an online platform offering incentives to Greeks to return to Greece, is set to open as part of a pilot program.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni recently visited a number of sites across Greece, including the Museum of Vergina and the Amphipolis site, to inspect the progress of restoration and upgrade …

The Mediterranean Sea still needs protection, says WWF, calling on leaders and policymakers to take action and set achievable goals.

Seajets’ “World Champion Jet” was announced “Ship of the Year” at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2019.

Alitalia received two awards for its high-end onboard services by the Global Traveler, a US travel publication for frequent international travelers.

The Xenia 2019 hospitality trade show in Athens this year attracted 32,000 visitors from all sectors of the Greek tourism industry.

The Stavros Niarchos Park in Athens is inviting all to explore four new light installations, which are part of its Christmas decoration.

An unclear framework governing short-term rentals in Greece, has led dozens of home owners to take legal action against Airbnb-style activity.

The Metaxas Group of Companies has officially rolled out its new corporate identity, Metaxa Hospitality Group, marking its entry into 2020 – “a new era of growth with new investments”.

Fraport Greece has completed 80% of its investment program, with the airports of Thessaloniki, Corfu, Kos, Mykonos and Santorini being last on its project list.

Trainose will add two extra itineraries to serve the Athens – Thessaloniki route for the Christmas season.