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Greece in September saw air arrivals up and road arrivals down compared with the same month in 2017, according to data released by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Greek General Secretary for Tourism Policy and Development George Tziallas was elected Vice Chairman of the OECD Tourism Committee for 2019.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the UK and the EU to take immediate actions ahead of Brexit to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of air connectivity.

Minoan Lines is amending its itineraries on the Piraeus-Chania and Piraeus-Heraklion routes, while preparing to adopt the new IMO Fuel Regulation.

Santorini’s “Santo Maris Oia” was honored at 4th World Spa Awards as the “Best Resort Spa” in both Greece and Europe.

The Hotelbeds Group has entered into a partnership with Millennium Hotels and Resorts, aiming to offer more options for travel services providers via its technology platform.

Sabre CEO Sean Menke analyzes the most powerful disruptions and shifts in the global travel industry.

UK tour operator Thomas Cook has announced the opening of four hotels in Greece – on Crete, Kos and Rhodes – in summer 2019.

Greek assets body TAIPED is set to launch a new round of privatization tenders for thermal springs, regional ports and marinas across Greece.

Plans for a major tourism investment on Santorini by the Metaxas Group are still stuck on the drawing board due to a dispute with the island’s municipality.

Greece’s golden visa scheme has become a key attraction for Chinese investors, who are flocking to Athens to purchase property.

Aiming to offer a high quality product within the Athens airline market, Greek carrier Ellinair set up a base at Athens Airport.

Greek hospitality experts Simple Way of Tourism (SWOT) will be managing the operations of a new Marriott Autograph Collection hotel on Mykonos, starting in 2019.

The Region of South Aegean is continuing its partnership with CNN International, aiming to promote the Cyclades and Dodecanese islands to a wider audience.

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) will promote Greece’s potential as a destination ideal for MICE tourism at the Philoxenia and IBTM expos.

The Castelli Hotel’s “Eucalyptos” restaurant on Zakynthos was included among Europe’s best for 2018 by the European Council of Enogastronomic Brotherhoods (CEUCO).

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura highlighted Greece’s investment opportunities in tourism, during the 3rd EU-Arab World Summit in Athens.

The Peloponnese Tourism Organization (PTO) is boosting its promotional activities in Greece and abroad for 2019, aiming to attract more high-income travelers.

Istanbul Airport, set to be among the biggest and busiest in the world, opened its doors this week, inaugurated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Greece’s marina infrastructure and environmental protection policies topped the agenda of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2018 held in Athens.