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Bank account holders in Greece can as of June 4 withdraw a total of 5,000 euros per month from ATM machines and banks, according to a finance ministry decision.

In order to ensure tourism all year round, enterprises must be relieved of tax burdens, Aegean Airlines President Eftychios Vassilakis said during SETE’s 26th General Assembly.

UNESCO recognizes the historical and ethical dimensions of the issue of the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and calls for a “mutually acceptable solution”.

Combining key aspects of Mediterranean architecture with tropical elements, the five-star Olea All Suite Hotel on Zakynthos is opening its doors for the 2018 summer season.

The Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, located on the Athenian Riviera, will celebrate Global Wellness Day on June 9 with a number of events.

Aiming to offer a holistic wellness journey like no other on land and at sea, Celebrity Cruises recently unveiled “The Spa” of its newest ship Celebrity Edge.

Expecting Greece to welcome some 32 million foreign visitors this year, PM Alexis Tsipras said 2018 will be “the best year in the history of Greek tourism”.

Demand for Greece as a destination is now stronger than ever, Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said during the 26th General Assembly of SETE.

SETE President Yiannis Retsos has listed four priorities the Greek Tourism Confederation is setting for the next period to boost the sector.

New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised to reduce taxes in the Greek tourism sector, once his party comes to power.

The bluegr Hotels & Resorts group welcomes the 2018 summer season with new flavors and events, taking place in its hotels across Greece.

Creta Maris’ Kastri beach on Crete has been awarded as one of the best private sustainable beaches in the Mediterranean by Costa Nostrum.

Carol Sharkey is joining Ryanair’s senior management team as the airline’s chief risk officer and will assume responsibility for all of its operational risk assessment.

Reward seats for frequent flyers are now easier to get with availability at almost 74 percent, compared to 66 percent eight years ago, according to a survey by CarTrawler.

Qatar Airways has launched its new direct service from Doha to the popular island of Mykonos, the third Greek destination in the airline’s rapidly expanding global network.

Minoan Lines expects to receive permission to launch the ferry route connecting Piraeus with Chania, Crete, this summer.

The impact of new technologies on aviation and airport infrastructure were the focus of the Hellenic Aviation Society’s 5th conference held at Athens International Airport (AIA).

In efforts to provide its guests and associates with a healthy environment, the Divani Apollon Palace and Thalasso has officially adopted a non-smoking policy.

Aria Hotels, a family-owned boutique hotel and villas company that offers holidaymakers authentic Greek hospitality, is inviting travelers to get to know the island of Kimolos this year.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) bought a stake in D-Marin, a company of Dogus Holding, which operates marinas in Croatia, Greece and Turkey.