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Greece’s culinary tourism offerings will be promoted through “Gastronomy Destinations”, an initiative launched by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and the Greek Gastronomy Guide.

In efforts to reign in non-performing loans across the EU, the European Commission has announced a package of “ambitious” measures.

Increasing room capacity, introducing a new hotel rating system, and laying out quality standards topped the agenda of SETKE’s annual conference.

The Creta Maris Beach Resort has been honored as “Top Hotel Partner 2017” by Schauinsland-Reisen, a leading German tour operator.

Brides, a leading UK bridal magazine, has included the Eagles Palace resort in Halkidiki among the “Top 100 Wedding Venues in the World”.

The Princess Andriana Resort & Spa of the H Hotels Collection group has received the Travelife Gold Certification for the 2017-2019 period.

Air New Zealand is shining a global spotlight on Antarctica and environmental science in its latest safety video, which will be rolled out across its fleet.

Maritime company Hellenic Seaways aims to offer its passengers unique experiences during their travels to the Greek islands.

Property owners leasing their homes via Airbnb or other platforms will be required within the month to register all rental activity on an electronic registry.

Greece is expected to welcome an increase in passenger arrivals through cruise ship calls this year, according to leaders of the global cruise industry.

Grivalia Hospitality SA has completed the acquisition of 80% of Nafsika SA, which holds the long-term lease of the Asteria property in Athens’ seaside district Glyfada.

German Travel Association (DRV) representatives and Peloponnese governor Petros Tatoulis discussed on tourism issues during the ITB Berlin 2018.

Croatia Airlines has announced that it will connect Athens with Zagreb and Dubrovnik with new summer flights to launch in April.

The Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Spetses, is sending out an invitation for Easter as it opens its doors on March 29, ready to usher in the spring season.

HotelBrain and 12 hotels under its management recently won a number of distinctions at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018.

Travelotopos, an innovative software solution company in Greece, has announced its partnership with Dinner in the Sky, an award-winning culinary proposal in Athens.

German carrier Germania has announced that it is expanding its service to Greece with the addition of more flights and new routes for 2018.

Greece is among three countries that will be required to provide evidence that it is abiding by value-added tax (VAT) rules in the private boat sector.

A draft bill regulating taxi services providers such as Uber and Beat was tabled in parliament last week laying out a stricter framework of operations.

At this year’s ITB Berlin trade show, Qatar Airways revealed a host of 16 new destinations, including two in Greece, to be launched in 2018-19.