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Dozens of local environmental groups are calling on the Greek government and political parties to declare a “climate emergency”.

Zakynthos authorities have given the green light for access via boat to the world famous Navagio Beach, which had been cordoned off earlier this year after a rockfall.

Global cruise giant MSC Cruises expects 20 percent growth in Greece and Cyprus in 2019, on the back of a 72 percent rise in 2018.

IATA and Star Alliance recently renewed their collaboration on traveler document verification to improve the passenger experience.

A new museum that aims to shed light on the lost city of Atlantis has opened its doors on the popular Greek island of Santorini.

The Hilton Athens in the Greek capital recently celebrated the milestone 100th anniversary of Hilton, the global hotel chain.

Minoan Lines is among the top Corporate Superbrands in Greece for 2018-2019, in the Transportation category, as voted at this year’s “Superbrands 2019” awards.

The Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki is welcoming summer with the opening of its “Ursa Minor Roof Top Bar Restaurant” on June 6.

The number of cruise passenger movements in the Adriatic Sea is expected to rise by 7.3 percent to a record 5.52 million in 2019, says recent data.

The number of Greeks seeking jobs in shipping and marine tourism is on the rise but candidates lack experience, according to findings of FocusBari.

The new modern art museum of the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation will open its doors on October 1 in Pagrati, Athens.

Greek national carrier and Star Alliance member AEGEAN is celebrating 20 years in the air since its first flight in 1999.

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its new daily Athens-Muscat route between Greece and Oman.

The Istoria Hotel on the Greek island of Santorini is included on Condé Nast Traveller’s “Coolest New Island Hideouts for 2019” list.

Grecotel Hotels & Resorts has been honored with the gold award at the Impact Bite Awards 2019, for offering unique hospitality experiences through cutting edge technologies.

The game-changing Celebrity Edge, the new state-of-the-art ship of Celebrity Cruises, recently visited Piraeus as part of its first-ever cruise to the Mediterranean.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) elected Greece as President of its Commission for Europe (CEU) for 2019-2021.

Candidates of the conservative New Democracy party clinched most regional and municipal positions in the second round of Greek elections.

International airline Emirates is offering Greek travelers the chance to fly on its iconic A380 aircraft until September 30.

AEGEAN recorded a 7 percent increase in its total passenger traffic and consolidated revenue at 172 million euros in Q1 2019.