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Air France held a wine tasting event for its customers, with award-winning sommelier Paolo Basso, in the Business lounge of Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.

Fifteen film offices will be open and ready to facilitate cinema and TV productions at Greek locations in 2020.

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis discussed on the potential of increasing air connections between Greece and China with Chinese Culture and Tourism Minister Luo Shugang.

Royal Air Maroc will continue its direct Athens-Casablanca route during winter 2019-2020, following its successful performance in the summer.

ECTAA has welcomed a European Parliament decision to support measures that help tourists and tourism businesses address issues created from Thomas Cook’s collapse.

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is launching the country’s first English-language BA program offered by a public educational institution.

Santorini’s Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa for the third consecutive year was honored as Greece’s Best Resort Spa at the World Spa Awards.

Rhodes recently hosted 420 environmental and technology experts from 81 countries for the 16th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology (CEST2019).

A school for tourist guides will open on the Ionian island of Corfu next year, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas.

The Greek Culture Ministry is dedicating the year 2020 to the internationally-acclaimed Greek actress, activist, and former culture minister Melina Mercouri.

Construction for Athens Metro Line 4, once a contractor is selected, will begin with the project’s Section A that connects Alsos Veikou in Galatsi with Goudi (12.8km long, 15 stations).

Ways to facilitate cruise tourism to Santorini were discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and CLIA Europe’s Maria Deligianni.

Urban renewal programs are key to transforming Attica into a vibrant urban center appealing to both residents and travelers, says Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas.

TEMES SA, the company behind the award-winning Costa Navarino resort, is planning to proceed with a new round of investments worth 1.2 billion euros.

The Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens has completed the revamp a number of its rooms and suites, an investment worth some 2 million euros.

A renewed cooperation agreement between Athens and Beijing includes potential transport infrastructure projects in Greece.

Marketing Greece has launched a new campaign urging tourism enterprises and organizations to say “opa” to environmentally harmful practices and adopt zero waste policies.

The Divani Caravel’s brand new suites combine the Divani Collection Hotels signature hospitality experience with stunning views of the Acropolis.

Auberge Resorts’ Grace Hotel Santorini is included among Greece’s top resorts for 2019, according to votes by travelers for the CNT Readers’ Choice Awards.

Crete’s Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort has been announced “Best Hotel for Children in Europe” at the prestigious Prix Villégiature Awards 2019.