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Labrini Karanasiou-Zoulovits has been elected president of the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association.

Ways to tap into Greece’s thermal springs for the development of health and wellness tourism were discussed during the 4th Panhellenic Congress of Thermal Medicine held in Kammena Vourla.

Greek carrier AEGEAN is the fifth best airline in the world for 2018, according to the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler (CNT).

Digital marketing agency Nelios recently celebrated 10 years of pioneering activities, during an event held in the presence of 200 business partners and friends in Athens.

Cycling enthusiasts and athletes of all ages participated in the Autumn Bicycle Round 2018, recently held by Greek passenger shipping company ANEK Lines.

Poseidonion Grand Hotel General Manager Maria Strati speaks of the landmark hotel’s constant aim to offer the best guest experiences to visitors.

Greek airports saw a record-breaking 10 percent rise in passenger traffic for the first nine months of the year, according to data released by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greece’s yachting tourism professionals are calling for the annulment of a decision that does away with tax-deductibles concerning recreational watercraft. 

Aiming to take the popular island of Zakynthos to the next level, tourism authorities are looking into ways to tap into alternative forms of tourism.

Travelport has won a competitive tender process undertaken by Air India for the sole provision of distribution of its domestic flight content in the airline’s home market.

Greek yacht charter company MG Yachts has expanded its fleet, aiming to provide its customers with additional features and experiences for 2019.

Rhodes and the Ionian Islands are breaking incoming tourism records for September with flows continuing strong into October.

Greek small hospitality business owners are calling on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to take action that guarantees fair play as the home-sharing sector grows.

Crete officials are looking into ways to tap into the potential of yachting and luxury boating tourism during the three-day iBLUE event, which is taking place on the island.

A proposition to make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent is causing concern among aviation circles, which claim it will lead to disruption.

Costa Navarino has entered into a partnership with Ryder Cup legend José María Olazábal, who will design two new golf courses in the region of Messinia, Greece.

UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili referred to Greece’s tourism strategy as an example for other countries to follow.

The UNWTO is looking to collaborate with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and benefit from its skills, knowledge and experience for tourism.

In efforts to protect Santorini’s donkeys, the ministry issued a directive prohibiting the transport of “heavy” tourists up the island’s steep inclines.

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has confirmed that travelers will be entitled to a full refund should their holidays be cancelled due to Brexit.