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The ambitious “Cultural Route of the Ancient Theaters of Epirus” project was introduced to the world at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2019 exhibition in London.

A film studio to operate in Thessaloniki, Greece, will be ready to welcome Hollywood productions by 2020, says Central Macedonia Governor Apostolos Tzitzikostas.

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair will relaunch the Athens – Chania route, as part of its schedule for the summer of 2020.

Celestyal Cruises held a reception in the honor of US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt on its “Crystal” ship, in the presence of 300 American guests.

As part of its efforts to reduce waste, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is recycling PET plastic bottles to make 3D tools to repair its aircraft.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is getting ready to table a bill that will simplify procedures for the creation of diving and marine parks in Greece.

History Channel has partnered with WFTGA and FEG tourist guides to inspire travel choices through dedicated content on its TV and online networks.

The Galaxy Bar & Restaurant of the Hilton Athens hotel is inviting all to experience its new menu and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Greek capital.

The development of Piraeus port into one of Europe’s leading container terminals topped Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ agenda of talks during his recent visit to China.

A new working group has been set up and tasked with re-examining building terms and limits applicable to the Acropolis area in Athens.

“Greek Paths of Culture” has been awarded the 2019 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage in the education and awareness-raising category.

The Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay resort has been honored with the MR&H Top Mediterranean Resort (currently in operation) Award for 2019.

Royal Caribbean International is setting an uncharted course for adventure with the cruise line’s newest ship, Odyssey of the Seas.

Α special Wine Tourism Tour will take place in Rethymno, Crete, on November 10, to celebrate World Wine Tourism Day 2019.

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, has announced that it will begin a seasonal route from Bahrain to Mykonos in Greece as of July 2020.

Aiming to stimulate growth, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said his government was committed to facilitating investments and invited Chinese investors to bet on Greece.

Greece’s yachting market has gained ground over the 2014-2018 period, demonstrating robust demand for recreational boating, according to ICAP.

Greek exports to the US rose by 7.17 percent in the first six months of 2019, demonstrating the positive climate in bilateral trade between the two countries.

Astypalea should invest in marine tourism and take advantage of its prime geographical position, says Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas.

Over 400 tourism industry and real estate experts recently gathered in Athens to attend the 5th Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum (MR&H) 2019.