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Greece has entered a deal with Chinese carrier Juneyao Air for direct flights between Shanghai and Athens starting July 2020.

Greece’s tourism sector is counting on secure digital infrastructure for safe online transactions after legislation is enforced, Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas said.

Chinese conglomerate Fosun said it would be purchasing Thomas Cook for $14.2 million, weeks after the travel giant collapsed leaving thousands of holidaymakers stranded.

Emirates will host IATA’s 1st Global Accessibility Symposium in Dubai, aiming to advance open dialogue for a more disability-inclusive air transport system.

The Athens Tactual Museum, located in the suburb of Kallithea, is one of the few in the world that offers the visually impaired the chance to touch exhibits on show.

The Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki, on November 6, will host a charity auction of antiques, modern and contemporary art.

Radisson Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand in Greece’s hotel market in destinations such as Athens, Thessaloniki and Patra.

The Elounda Hills tourism investment on Crete is one step closer to implementation following the signing of a joint-ministerial decision.

The Greek Tourism Ministry has given the green light for the operation of the Kyllini thermal springs in the Peloponnese.

Greek tourism startups that made it into the first cycle of the Capsule T accelerator program presented their projects to sector professionals and angel investors.

The Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, located on the Athenian Riviera, was announced “Greece’s Best Hotel Spa for 2019” at the 5th annual World Spa Awards.

Greece and China have signed an MoU for increasing the number of flights connecting the two countries to 35 weekly from the current 14.

Focused on improving the quality of tourism services, the Greek Tourism Ministry announced plans for the upgrade of tourism studies across all levels.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is aiming for the Ionian Islands to follow a new direction towards sustainable tourism development.

The ownership of the five-star Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort, located in Halkidiki, northern Greece, recently changed hands.

Sabre will introduce a new GDS media solution for hoteliers that will help travel agents find more relevant hotel options based on travelers’ personal preferences.

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete recently introduced its sustainability practices and Zero Waste policy to 50 students from Heraklion.

Ten global investment schemes have expressed their interest to acquire a 30 percent stake in Athens International Airport, owned by Greece’s state privatization fund HRADF.

Τhe Greek government has announced plans to make investment procedures simpler and more flexible in order to attract foreign direct investment.

Fifty European tourism stakeholders are calling for the European Commission to create a “Transport and Tourism” portfolio.