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Some 5,500 new employees will be cleared for takeoff with a career in Lufthansa Group this year – in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium alone, the home markets of the …

The five islands in Greece that continue to receive refugee flows will maintain their special VAT status – 30 percent discount on rates – until June 30, 2019.

The discovery of the ancient city of Tenea in Greece has been included among the 15 biggest historical finds of 2018 compiled by art website Artsy.

The Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa on Santorini has launched a new corporate identity that highlights its offer of authentic hospitality in a luxury environment.

The Thessaloniki metro system, with 13 stations and trains that will run without drivers, is expected to be fully operational in 2020.

A total of 411.5 million euros will be allocated to 2,527 small and medium-sized tourism enterprises in Greece, the Greek Economy and Development Ministry announced.

The finalists to win the 15th UNWTO Awards, which recognize inspirational projects having made an invaluable contribution to advance sustainable tourism, have been announced.

Athens International Airport (AIA) is among the first ‘China-ready’ airports in Europe, with the launch of a mobile app designed to help Chinese travelers in Athens.

Greek passenger shipping company Minoan Lines was honored with the prestigious “True Leader” title in sea transport by credit rating agency ICAP Group.

The bluegr Hotels & Resorts group has received the “Recognized for Excellence” 4-Star Award from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM).

ΑEGEAN has launched its “Golden Ticket” action that turns every ticket purchase from its website into a “golden” travel opportunity for passengers.

As the year is coming to an end, Caldera Yachting CEO Yiannis Mattheos gives us an update on his company’s activities and refers to the challenges the yachting industry is …

The Greek hotel sector in the 2010-2017 period contributed to Greece’s economy in terms of employment, the Bank of Greece (BoG) said in its Interim Report on Monetary Policy 2018.

The UNWTO and the ETC have launched a new report on health tourism that defines the motivations behind travelers looking for health-related services.

The Creta Maris Beach Resort on Crete in 2018 supported 15 organizations on the island by offering food, linen, electrical appliances and other equipment.

The five islands that have received the main burden of refugee flows in Greece will continue to receive a 30 percent discount on VAT rates.

The UN has adopted a resolution, brought in by Greece, for the “return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin”.

Discover the World Greece has welcomed Helen Kouvaraki as its new Sales Executive in Greece for Virgin Atlantic Airways.

Aiming to highlight the efforts of its staff to deliver top-notch hospitality to guests, the Makedonia Palace hotel has launched the social media project #MPchristmastory, in collaboration with renowned Greek photographer …

The building that once housed the historic Kings Palace in central Athens is expected to reopen its doors as a new upscale hotel by 2020.