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The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling for reduced taxation on transport, after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced a series of tax relief measures.

Athens International Airport has been ranked third in AirHelp’s 7th annual listing of the world’s best airports and airlines for 2019.

Ryanair has launched four new routes from Kalamata in Greece to London Stansted, Milan Bergamo, Pisa and Sofia, as part of its summer 2019 schedule.

Italian journalists and bloggers are taking part in a press trip, organized by the GNTO, to explore Greece’s tourism offerings.

Aqua Vista Hotels recently hosted the Greek travel show “My Greece”, in a special episode dedicated to Santorini, one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world.

Civitel Attik, a member of the Civitel Hotels & Resorts group located in Athens, recently unveiled its brand new “Artemis” and “Aphrodite” meeting halls.

Travel experiences booking platform “Grekaddict” has expanded its activities in Greece through new partnerships on the island of Crete and in destinations of northern Greece.

The resorts of Louis Hotels are promoting Cyprus’ culinary traditions and hospitality through the “Cyprus Breakfast and Brunch Week” event.

Tourism bodies in Greece have applauded the government’s announced relief measures, which include the reduction of VAT on restaurants and hotels.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels has tabled the urgent tourism issues that need to go high on the EU agenda ahead of European elections on May 26.

In efforts to facilitate business transactions, the Greek government is reportedly considering easing capital controls by the end of May.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced a series of new relief measures to take effect in 2019-2021 including the reduction of value-added tax (VAT) on restaurants and hotel accommodation.

Identifying sustainable solutions for growth in view of climate change was the focus of an event held in Athens by the Navarino Environmental Observatory (ΝΕΟ).

Alitalia ranked first in the world for its on-time performance in the first four months of 2019, according to data released by FlightStats.

A friendlier investment environment supported by fast-track procedures and increasing tourism are set to revive Greece’s real estate market.

The Athens Digital Council, responsible for implementing projects in the Greek capital, announced a 15-million-euro digital makeover of Athens.

The Greek shipping and island policy ministry has declared May 11, as the National Day for the Prevention of Sea Accidents and Drownings.

As part of its expansion strategy to strengthen its high-margin hotel segment, TUI Group moves into Greece with the acquisition of three hotels on Kos.

A few weeks before the European Parliament elections, Lufthansa is actively promoting a higher voter turnout with its slogan “SayYesToEurope”.

The Fimonoi theater group is offering Athens’ visitors and residents the opportunity to enjoy the “Oedipus Rex”, one of Sophocles’ masterpieces.