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Following an 18-month renovation, the Hapimag Resort Porto Heli in the Peloponnese has reopened, offering its guests even more comfort.

Turkish Airlines has announced that it will no longer participate in the Skytrax World Airline Audit, a service quality ratings scheme for the airline industry.

Ways to attract higher quality visitors and bring in investments topped the agenda of talks between the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and EU officials.

Fraport Greece will launch an incentive program to attract new international routes during the winter months at the 14 Greek airports it manages.

Commitment to economic reforms is vital if Greece wants to attract foreign investments, said the head of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), Klaus Regling.

A total of 32 projects in Greece have been selected to receive EU funding, following a decision recently adopted by the European Commission.

Greek taxi drivers are reacting to a Transport Ministry decision to amend an omnibus bill that paves the way for the further liberalization of the profession.

Greek airline Sky Express will connect Athens to Chania, Crete, with three daily flights as of November.

Shipping professionals visiting the Posidonia 2018 exhibition in Athens, had the chance to experience Qatari hospitality at the stand of Qatar Airways.

The Acropolis Museum in Athens on Wednesday, June 20, will celebrate its ninth anniversary with guided tours and cultural events.

The Luxury Hotels – Mediterranean Palace and Grand Hotel Palace – in Thessaloniki have introduced their guests to a new “Family Friendly” concept.

A draft law covering thematic and special interest tourism is now open for public consultation through to June 27, on the Tourism Ministry’s website.

The Greek travel agency sector saw turnover rise by 25.4 percent in the first quarter of the year, compared to the corresponding period of 2017.

After 27 years of debate between Greece and FYROM on the Macedonia “name issue”, Greek Prime Miniter Alexis Tsipras has reached an agreement with the country.

Transport services in Athens will be disrupted on June 14, as workers of the Athens metro, OASA buses and ILPAP trolley buses have announced work stoppages.

In view of increasing arrivals, Fraport Greece will accelerate its renovation works at the 14 Greek regional airports under its management.

Golden Star Ferries will service the Sporades islands – Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos – from Thessaloniki with its two new high-speed vessels as of June 15.

Volotea has completed the process of strengthening its shareholder base, adding five new preeminent investors to help enhance the company’s business strategy.

Travelers flying with Emirates have more reasons to explore Dubai and the UAE this summer, with the return of the carrier’s “My Emirates Pass”.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura reiterated estimates for a positive year for Greece, citing the growing number of incoming travelers from Russia.