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European countries will be faced with stronger faster-spreading fires due to heatwaves and droughts which are a direct result of climate change, says the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

L+R Hotels, a UK-based private investment company, officially announced its further expansion in Greece with the acquisition of the Titania Hotel in Athens.

Transavia, a Dutch low-cost carrier and member of Air France-KLM Group, is seeing its sales for travel to Greece on the up following the launch of its direct Paris-Rhodes flight.

Τhree new upscale holiday resorts and a tourist village will be created on the southern part of Afandou on Rhodes, according to Atlantica Hotels & Resorts.

The first Seabin in Greece was installed at Flisvos Marina with the support of KLM, for the collection of plastic waste from the sea and the protection of marine life.

The CNic Paleo ArtNouveau hotel on Corfu has been awarded with the “Certification of Excellence 2019” by travel and booking site TripAdvisor.

Greek carrier AEGEAN received the gold award in the “Large Call Centers” category at the “Teleperformance Greece CRM Grand Prix Customer Service Awards 2018”.

The island of Lemnos in July will host the 3rd Philema Gastronomy & Wine Festival, an annual event that promotes local tastes and products.

EU grants have been secured for the restoration of three major sites of cultural importance in the Central Greece Region.

A recent ministry regulation covering the approval procedure for the organization of medical conferences in Greece is expected to impact 50 associated professions, says HAPCO.

WWF’s “Blue Panda” in July will be sailing to the Ionian Islands to raise awareness about the risks posed by oil and gas exploitation.

The Acropolis Museum is launching a new cycle of guided tours to the excavation site of the ancient Athens neighborhood, located underneath its premises.

The beach of the Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay hotel was recognized for its top quality and infrastructure and received the “Blue Flag” for 2019.

Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee provisionally approved the master plan for the upgrade of the port of Piraeus, which includes the creation of four hotels.

Aiming to preserve the cultural heritage of the Peloponnese, the Culture Ministry has secured funding for the restoration of four main sites in the region.

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos cites five areas that are key to ensuring that Greece’s strong tourism dynamic continues into the future.

AirBaltic is extending its seasonal routes between Riga and Athens until December 1, aiming to meet the increasing demand for travel between the two countries.

Athens International Airport (AIA) presented the steps it has been taking towards a better environment since it first opened its doors in 1996.

Emerging Travel Group has secured a $10 million financing round to boost its development and plans to particularly focus on its hotel-booking platform Ratehawk.

Visitors to Athens this summer will have the chance to experience ancient Greek theater at three sites in the Greek capital.