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Norwegian investor Petter Stordalen and private equity firms Altor and TDR Capital have signed an agreement to acquire the Nordic unit of collapsed UK tour operator Thomas Cook.

Santikos Collection has opened a new chapter in its 30-year-long history with the official opening of “The Alex”, its first city hotel in Piraeus.

Qatar Airways and Sky Express have signed an interline agreement that enables passengers to travel seamlessly between Greece and Doha and onwards to destinations in Asia, the Middle East and …

The TUI Magic Life Candia Maris hotel on Crete recently provided accommodation to the volunteers of the “Colors of Love” Greek charity organization.

Greek MICE expert Dimitris Psaltis introduces the Prince of Athens, a concept that promotes the Athenian Riviera and offers an “all of Greece” unique experience.

Greece and Cyprus are exploring ways to increase bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism, especially in regards to specific forms of thematic tourism.

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced its new pricing policy and discounted rates for entrance to sites and museums across Greece, effective as of November 1.

Austria’s low-cost airline Lauda has launched a daily direct connection from Athens, Greece, to Vienna, the most livable city on the planet.

The Athina Luxury Suites boutique hotel on Santorini recently received four honors as one of Europe’s and Greece’s prime wedding and honeymoon destinations.

Aiming to raise awareness on the prevention of breast cancer, the Electra Hotels & Resorts held a special event for its female employees and their friends.

The Neptune Hotels Resort, Convention Centre & Spa, located on Kos, for the third time has received the prestigious Gold Award by Travelife.

The European Union has accepted the UK’s request to extend the Brexit deadline until January 31, 2020.

Two destination management plans for Rhodes and Santorini are now open for feedback after the completion of a pilot program by EBRD.

Students interested in post-graduate tourism studies for the 2019-2020 period can apply by November 1, at tourism ministry departments in 11 Greek cities.

TUI has increased hotel capacity in Greece by 10 percent for summer 2020 to meet the rising demand from the German market.

The Greek government is looking into ways to facilitate investments and simplify procedures for the development of condo hotels in Greece.

Stronger and better consumer and employee protection in cases of corporate failure is the focus of a resolution which was recently adopted by the European Parliament.

The General Panhellenic Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) recently announced its new Board of Directors, which is now headed by President Aris Marinis.

Sky Princess, Princess Cruises’ newest ship, recently docked in Piraeus Port before sailing on its inaugural cruise to the Mediterranean and the Adriatic.

Greece has become part of Lufthansa’s #LifeChangingPlaces campaign, which aims to encourage travelers discover places that will change their lives.