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Greek MEPs and hoteliers recently expressed concerns over the tight security screenings imposed on travelers from Greece at German airports.

The “boutique hotels” certification platform of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels will officially launch on December 11.

Extending the tourism season, improving the tourist experience, boosting private investments and port upgrades are basic for the development of cruise travel.

A series of “touchy” bilateral issues topped the agenda of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Athens on Thursday.

Satisfied with the progress made in Brexit talks thus far, European Council President Donald Tusk said the most difficult challenge still lies ahead.

Travel commerce platform Travelport has signed an agreement with Fiji Airways to provide the airline with a mobile application powered by its Travelport Fusion product.

Greek hoteliers expressed their doubts over whether a new law can control Airbnb-like operations and curb illegal activity.

Airline executives are calling on the UK to come up with a post-Brexit regulation policy in order for the industry to continue operating as normal, following the country’s exit from …

The rules property owners in Greece need to follow in order to legally rent out their homes or apartments for the short-term were officially made public.

Greece is among the countries that can now register online to obtain an electronic visa (e-Visa) before traveling to Egypt.

A new bill that foresees the granting of licenses for new casinos and the relocation of existing ones, has been put up for public consultation in Greece.

The hotel sector on the islands of Crete and Rhodes will be boosted next year by a number of investments already in process or expected to take place.

Railway service operator Trainose will launch the “Olympian Trail” train route, a product aimed to offer cruise passengers in Greece “the trail of a lifetime experience”.

Ways to connect tourism with culture to promote Greece as a year round destination were discussed during a workshop held by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Fraport Greece reiterated its concerns regarding the maintenance works at Makedonia Airport, after reports that a low cost carrier has canceled its flights citing safety reasons.

Malta President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca has requested for Greece’s cooperation in joint actions to boost tourism demand in the Mediterranean.

The “Breakfast Basket” initiative of the Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) made its debut during the recent Xenia 2017 hospitality show in Athens.

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and his Indian counterpart signed an air services agreement for the launch of direct flights between the two countries.

The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) recently announced the launch of brands for lodgings in Greece.

The Central Union of Municipalities of Greece has signed a cooperation agreement with the Municipal Association of Victoria in Australia.