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The majority of travelers using air transportation appear to have little knowledge of their rights, according to a recent survey released by legal experts AirHelp.

Qatar Airways has received five honors in the 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards for Airlines by TripAdvisor, which recognize excellence among air carriers globally.

AccorHotels has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ctrip, aiming to enhance the tourism experience of Chinese travelers.

Aeromexico will increase its services between Madrid and Mexico city to meet the needs of its customers during the June – October peak season.

ETIAS, a new EU regulation that will include advanced checks, is on a path to apply to visa-free third country nationals wanting to travel in the Schengen area.

SEV President Theodoros Fessas is calling on the Greek government to become more investor-friendly and offer a range of services that will attract investments.

Five hotels of the Sbokos Group on Crete recently received a high star rating and the special “Greek Breakfast” certification seal, according to TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD).

Travel giant TUI Group is christening its new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in the names of destinations in the holiday regions it serves.

The Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso on the Athenian Riviera has announced its brand new #DivineYou program, which promises to refresh the mind, body and spirit.

The Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa in the Peloponnese, has been included by trivago among the top beach resorts and spas in Greece.

Flyers can now demand compensation of up to 600 euros from airlines even in cases of strike or delay, according to a decision by Europe’s highest court.

The Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens is opening the doors of its Wine Library and inviting all to its “Wine Stories”, a series of tasting events.

Aria Hotels is offering a sneak peek of the first group art exhibition at its Aria Concept Store in Chania, ahead of the official opening on April 29.

‎Qatar Airways has become the Main Global Partner of Italian football club AS Roma, after signing a multi-year partnership agreement.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Greek Medical Tourism Council head George Patoulis discussed on ways to promote Greece as a health destination.

The summer 2018 itineraries of MSC Cruises’ “Musica” and “Poesia” ships will begin in Piraeus and include calls to Greek ports including Mykonos and Santorini.

Hotel management group Aqua Vista Hotels reopened its “Aqua Gallery” premium art space on Santorini, launching another year of modern Greek art on the Cycladic island.

The Grace Hotels group has appointed George Vlachopoulos as the general manager of the Grace Santorini hotel, located in Imerovigli on Santorini.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has chosen Amadeus technology in its goal to innovate products and upgrade its total passenger experience to achieve a Skytrax 5-Star rating.

The Greek coastal town of Nafplio is preparing to host the 5th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) 2018, which will feature an impressive lineup of luxury yachts.