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The NJV Athens Plaza Hotel has been honored with the GIFTTS 2017 Pineapple Award for its philanthropic initiatives and efforts to improve the quality of life in the Greek capital.

The Porto Carras Grand Resort in Halkidiki has received three Blue Flag quality awards for its marina and beaches Kochi and Sithonia.

The Rigas Hotel on Skopelos will host a painting exhibition by local artist Roger Fox between May 14 and 28.

Following extensive renovation works, the Green Surfing Mare Villa on Paros is ready to welcome its guests for the summer season.

Turkish Airlines is offering its layover service “touristanbul” free of charge to all its international passengers traveling through Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport.

Thessaloniki is promoting its image as a MICE destination, determined to let the industry know that it can successfully host corporate meetings, conferences and events.

The Greek finance ministry is moving full speed ahead with the lease of public beaches for business use, completing over 90 online auctions thus far.

Greece is seeking ways to increase tourist flows from Uzbekistan and also establish a direct air connection between the two countries.

Sustainable tourism practices are essential for Central Macedonia, according to the region’s deputy governor Ioannis Giorgos.

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) will hold its 2021 Family Supreme Convention in Greece, in efforts to promote the country as a tourism destination.

Prior to the launch of direct flights from Bucharest to Kalamata in June, the Peloponnese Region held a fam trip for Romanian tour operators.

The Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel is inviting all to experience a unique culinary experience in Athens at its “Acropolis Secret” restaurant.

The latest addition to the Austrian Airlines fleet, a Boeing 777 aircraft featuring the company’s new design, recently landed at Vienna Airport.

Lines 2 and 3 of the Athens metro will not operate on Monday, May 14, due to a 24-hour strike announced by metro workers.

The Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) are embarking on a digital transition to better meet tourists’ needs.

The Region of South Aegean has joined forces with Fraport Greece to attract new air connections to the airports of Rhodes, Kos, Santorini and Mykonos.

Museums across Greece will celebrate International Museum Day 2018 on Friday, May 18, with free admission and a number of cultural events.

Some 28 cruise ships are set to approach Milos by October 17, according to the Municipal Port Fund, with new ferry links making the island even more accessible.

Cyprus airline TUS Airways is expanding and this year is offering scheduled direct flights to Larnaca from a number of Greek destinations.

Golden Star Ferries will soon begin servicing the Cyclades islands from Piraeus after getting the approval of the Coastal Transportation Council (SAS).