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Marriott International revealed a data security incident involving the Starwood guest reservation database, which contains information on some 500 million guests.

Greece ranks high as an education destination for US students, with 4,351 visiting the country in the 2016-17 academic year, which is a 21.1 percent increase.

Cyprus Airways has signed an interline agreement with Qatar Airways, aiming to provide its passengers with additional flights to more destinations.

KLM has launched a new virtual reality service through its online travel magazine iFly, allowing viewers to “take a trip”, right from the comfort of their home.

As 2018 comes to a close, the Greek Tourism Ministry issued an update on figures, which back positive forecasts for a record year in tourism.

Development is booming for AccorHotels in Greece, as the group has signed agreements to manage new properties that are currently under development.

EU lawmakers have agreed to restrict the initial period for border checks to two months, instead of the current six-month period.

More than 150 cinematography professionals recently gathered in Athens to participate in an open discussion on ways Greece can promote its locations for filming purposes.

IATA’s NDC program and the future of hotels in the digital era will be among the main topics of the Digi.travel EMEA Conference & Expo 2018 in Athens.

The four-star Golden Age Hotel in Athens underwent an extensive renovation and is aiming to offer the best of services to its business travelers.

Cyprus Airways and Blue Air have entered into a codeshare partnership, aiming to offer passengers more travel options and optimized flight schedules.

A brighter, healthier future for Santorini depends on ensuring closer cooperation, tighter regulations and upgraded infrastructure, according to the island’s mayor Nikos Zorzos.

With two decades of researching, tasting, writing and promoting behind him, food expert George Pittas is back with a new book on Greece’s gastronomic communities and destinations.

The European Commission has launched an official investigation into distribution deals carried out by booking system providers Amadeus and Sabre with airlines and travel agents.

Greek carrier AEGEAN saw a 5 percent increase in consolidated revenue at 939.3 million euros, during the first nine months of the year.

Golf legend José María Olazábal recently visited Costa Navarino, a premier golf destination in Greece, to present the designs for two new courses set to open for play in 2021.

The Sommet Education group and luxury travel network Traveller Made have entered into a partnership to develop talent for the luxury travel industry.

Hellenic Duty Free Shops will move ahead with investments for upgrade and expansion works at the airports of Rhodes, Zakynthos and Chania in Greece.

Greeks leasing out their properties through sharing economy platforms – such as Airbnb – have until Friday, November 30, to submit tax declarations for short-term rentals in an electronic registry …

The Santikos Collection in 2019 will open “The Alex”, a new property located in the port city of Piraeus, just 15 minutes from Athens city center.