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In view of UK’s exit from the EU, the European Commission has proposed two legislative short-term measures aimed at limiting disruption to air traffic in case of a no-deal scenario.

Ryanair will expand its 2019 summer schedule for Greece with the launch of six new routes and additional flights to popular Greek destinations.

Greece’s assets fund TAIPED has awarded the 40-year concession of the Chios Marina to an investor scheme, accepting the entity’s improved 6.2-million-euro offer.

Gatwick, UK’s second-largest airport, re-opened and resumed operation, after a drone incident led to the cancellation of nearly 800 flights.

Greek journalists covering tourism, gastronomy and lifestyle recently gathered together for the annual Christmas Party held by Lampsa Hellenic Hotels in Athens.

Athens International Airport (AIA) and the Lufthansa Group airline members are inviting travelers this holiday season to “Fly for a Child” to support the “Together for Children” (Mazi gia to …

Legal services provider AirHelp has released its 10 commandments of air travel that travelers always need to remember in case their flight is disrupted.

More Greeks this year will travel abroad for the Christmas and New Year holidays, according to figures gathered from travel agencies throughout Greece.

The Central Macedonia Region has opened a new film office in Thessaloniki, aimed at attracting motion media production crews to shoot on location.

Some 40 million social media users in China now have the chance to virtually “visit” Greece, through the “Assassin’s Creed Odyssey” video game.

Taking its multi-awarded luxury tourism resort Costa Navarino in Messinia, a step further, TEMES SA is expanding into real estate with two new residential tourism products.

The 2018 Sales Seminar program, held by Aqua Vista Hotels and four key players of Greece’s tourism sector, recently completed with great success.

Many Austrian Airlines employees will be working in the air and on the ground over the holiday season to make sure that all passengers reach their destinations of choice.

ABTA has said that deal or no-deal, flights will still operate between the UK and EU and a visa will not be required, after the Brexit deadline on March 29, …

Ways of further developing gastronomy tourism in Greece will be discussed between food and marketing experts during a forum in Athens on January 18.

The Stanley Hotel, a historic four-star hotel located in the center of Athens, has been included among the Best Performing Companies for 2018 at the 2nd Treasures of Greek Tourism …

The Turkish Airlines Corporate Club program has been announced “Best Corporate Travel Program for Business Travelers” at the 2018 GT Tested Reader Survey awards.

Traditional winter destinations, mostly in mainland Greece, are set to win over the crowds this holiday season, according to the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers.

AADE has decided to use online “search robots” to track down taxpayers, who have failed to join the e-registry for short-term rentals.

The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) has warmly received a new law covering thematic and special interest tourism.