Industry sectors

Increasing tourist flows are breathing life into the Greek hotel sector which recorded stronger revenues in 2017, according to a survey by ICAP Group.

Istion Yachting recently introduced its new member, the YachtHop, which aims to offer unique innovative sailing experiences to travelers.

The Chelsea FC Foundation this summer will run football coaching sessions at the sports facilities of the five-star Sani Resort in Halkidiki, northern Greece.

Korean Air was honored with the top award in the “Best Business Class Red” category in the “Cellars in the Sky 2017” airline wine awards.

Air Transat has announced the new summer edition of the “Chef’s Menu by Daniel Vézina”, which will be available on its flights as of May 1.

The Athens bus workers’ union has announced a six-hour work stoppage for Tuesday, February 20.

The Greek Transport Ministry has set aside 8.4 million euros to be used to fund the upgrade of the Athinios port on the Cyclades island of Santorini. 

TUS Airways has launched a new service connecting Ioannina in Western Greece with Larnaca in Cyprus twice a week.

The Aria Hotels group has announced the addition of the Fileas Art Hotel to its growing portfolio on the island of Crete.

The Greek Villas, a leading luxury rental agency in Greece, is preparing to attend the ILTM Cannes, the most vibrant and prestigious hospitality event in Europe.

AirBaltic has received the 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Award as the “Market Leader of the Year” by the Air Transport World (ATW) magazine.

Greece officially launched the European Year of Cultural Heritage, an initiative of the European Commission, with a special event focused on Rebetiko music.

The Economic and Social Council of Greece recently presented a national development plan, aiming to spur financial activity and restore the country to the economic markets.

The legendary Capsis Hotel on Rhodes is back completely renovated and will open its doors under the name Akti Imperial Deluxe Resort & Spa on May 23.

Greece was promoted to some 140 tourism professionals in New Delhi, India, during the 1st Greek Tourism Workshop held recently.

Travelgenio has renewed its partnership with Travelport and will benefit from leading-edge search, automation, shopping and booking technologies.

Athens-based investor and developer Zeus International has taken on the management of the Hilton Garden Inn located in Malpensa, Milan.

Sabre Corporation has been recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as an NDC Level 3 capable IT provider.

SETE President Yiannis Retsos is setting the bar high and moving beyond Greek borders to highlight the importance of Greek tourism.

Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has issued a manual on its e-platform that includes frequent questions and answers regarding short-term rentals.