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The Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki is hosting an exhibition of bronze olive tree sculptures created by Greek artist Constantinos Valaes.

OAED has announced another support measure for Greek tourism professionals affected by the ruin of Thomas Cook.

Applications for enrollment in the Tourist Guide School of Thessaloniki, for the 2019-2020 year, will open on October 14.

Volotea grew in Greece from June to August carrying more than half a million passengers, 25 percent up in comparison with the same three months last year.

The Swiss Alpine Center and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) recently celebrated 25 years of partnership.

The Poseidon of Paros Hotel & Spa, located on the Cycladic island of Paros, recently celebrated 20 years of offering authentic Greek hospitality.

The European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA) has appointed Eric Drésin as its new Secretary General.

More investment activity is required for Greece to move full speed ahead towards economic recovery, the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) says.

Greeks wanting to travel to St Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad Region in Russia can now simply apply for an online visa from their home.

AEGEAN carried 11.6 million passengers during the first nine months of 2019, reporting a 7 percent growth in passenger traffic.

Electra Management, the parent company of Electra Hotels has announced changes to its leadership, aiming to further strengthen its position in the Greek hospitality market.

Bluegr Hotels & Resorts again participated in the “Greece Race for the Cure” charity event that aims to raise breast cancer awareness.

The Creta Maris Beach Resort recently held its annual emergency evacuation drill, with the aim to ensure the safety of its guests and staff.

Public transport employees in Athens will hold work stoppages and strikes on Thursday, October 3, continuing industrial action that launched on Wednesday.

Total losses in Greece’s accommodation sector from the collapse of Thomas Cook are estimated at 315 million euros, says the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

The repatriation process of the tourists stranded in Greece due to the collapse of Thomas Cook, should be completed in the next few days.

Greek hotels hold the top position in terms of quality and services with an August GRI score of 86.9 percent, according to data released by INSETE.

Transportation in Greece will be disrupted on Wednesday, October 2, as employees of the metro, buses and ferries will participate in a general strike called for that day.

Greek travel and hospitality professionals will gather in Athens during November 28-29 for the Business Travel Professionals Forum (BTPF) 2019.

The Elivi Skiathos luxury resort, located on the island of Skiathos, has been included in Harper’s Bazaar selection of “The best Greek island hotels”.