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AEGEAN and Olympic Air have announced flight cancellations and reschedules for May 30, due to strike action called by Greece’s air traffic controllers.

Greek ferry companies will amend their itineraries on the domestic and Adriatic lines due to a 24-hour strike called by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation for May 30.

Navarino Environmental Observatory researchers have presented findings that climate change most likely led to the destruction of the Mycenaean Palace of Nestor at Pylos.

The Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort, located on Crete, in October will host the 2018 Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards.

Travel lovers can now visit Thessaloniki’s landmarks ‘virtually’ with the help of two apps launched by the northern port city’s tourism organization.

Azamara Club Cruises recently announced its extensive itineraries for 2020, which include additional features and new destinations.

Transportation in Athens will be disrupted on Wednesday, May 30, as public transport employees will participate in strike mobilizations and work stoppages.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura highlighted the value of tourism during Greece’s debut at the latest session of the UNWTO Executive Council.

Aiming to boost tourism development, the UNWTO will focus on five pillars during the period 2018-2019, with special attention towards scaling up innovation and digitalization in the sector.

The GNTO is continuing its promotion of Greece through a series of familiarization (FAM) trips organized for foreign journalists, bloggers and tour operators.

Hiking trails in Halkidiki are up for official certification by the Europeans Ramblers Association (ERA) following a workshop that laid out the requirements on the project.

Mouzenidis Group airline Ellinair showed an improved performance over the first four months of 2018 and expects to fly over one million passengers to Greece this year.

Marriott Group has honored the sales and marketing department of its partner in Greece, Ledra Hotels and Villas, with the BMSC 2017 Global ELITE Award.

A development plan drawn up by the Greek government, concerning the next steps for when Greece exits its bailout program, includes tourism among top priorities.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority released data for the first four months of 2018 that shows a continuous upward trend in the passenger flow at Greek airports.

The value of tourism in terms of employment, growth, revenue and social cohesion takes center stage in the new digital campaign of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

United Airlines has resumed its nonstop flights between Athens and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, for the 2018 season.

AEGEAN operated 3 percent more flights in the first three months of 2018, offering 7 percent more seats and significantly improving its load factor.

The Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace has allocated 2.3 million euros for restoration and upgrade works at the archaeological site of Philippi, Northern Greece.

The Holiday Inn Athens, Attica Ave., Airport West hotel recently introduced an innovative Open Lobby concept for both business and leisure travelers.