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Thomas Cook Hotels and Resorts has appointed a new Director of Operations to oversee its managed hotels in Spain and Greece.

Theatrical performances by Greek and foreign artists, music concerts, opera tributes and contemporary dance shows are among the events included in this year’s diverse program of the Athens & Epidaurus …

As the weather gets hotter and the winds stronger, Greece’s civil protection authorities are urging residents and travelers to take preventative measures, be alert and ready to act in order …

The airport of Mykonos in 2021 will boast a series of significant upgrades including a new arrivals area, more gates and a new automated luggage handling system.

Uncertainty in the global tax environment set to continue into the year is expected to perpetuate tax challenges in Greece, according to London-based services firm Ernst & Young (EY).

The Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa celebrated a decade of operations, during which it recorded over 1 million overnight stays of Greek and foreign visitors.

HotelBrain presented its business activities at the Aspire’s Leaders of Luxury Summit, a significant meeting for UK’s top influencers in luxury travel.

The Athens Cypria Hotel, located in the center of the Greek capital, has completed the renovation of its rooms and suites.

The Accor Group and Air France – KLM have announced a new enhanced loyalty program partnership with more rewards for their joint customers.

Greece is emerging in Europe’s aviation market and if it plays its cards right, can ensure robust performance in the immediate future, says IATA.

A number of restoration and renovation projects at cultural sites across Greece have secured EU funding, according to the Greek Ministry of Culture.

A total of 25 Kalamata professionals representing a range of business interests- including vinegar and wine makers, chefs, restauranteurs and hoteliers – have created Greece’s first gastronomy cluster.

Greece’s Divani Collection has joined the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), a leading international alliance of independent hotel brands.

The Epoque Collection, a Greek hospitality management company, has announced the opening of its first  “OMMA Santorini” property in Imerovigli, in early July.

The 7th Mediterranean Yacht Show will take place in the coastal town of Nafplio, in the Peloponnese, during May 2-6, 2020.

The Hellenic Gaming Commission has approved the extension of the international tender for a casino license at Hellinikon to July 31.

The first three stations on a metro line connecting Athens with the port of Piraeus have been put back due to red tape with openings now planned for 2020.

Grecotel Hotels & Resorts moves ahead with its upgrade program for the Riviera Olympia & Aqua Park, in efforts to meet the high demand for services of the finest quality.

The Kastri beach of the Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete was awarded with the “Blue Flag” eco-label for the sixth consecutive year.

Lufthansa Group’s airlines Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian, were honored with a total of four Skytrax World Airline Awards for 2019.