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The first signs for Greek tourism in 2018 seem to be positive, SETE President Yiannis Retsos said on the opening day of the WTM London 2017.

Α decision to eliminate a special tax status on the Greek isles may be postponed, as the government looks into ways to ease the tax load on its citizens.

Airbnb-style hosts in Greece will be required to register their properties on e-platform to take effect in immediate future or face steep fines.

Greece’s fleet is the global leader in terms of cargo carrying capacity (dwt), according to the UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2017.

Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, owner of Greece’s train operator Trainose, in January is aiming to launch a new passenger speed train to run the Athens-Thessaloniki route.

Travelport is the preferred technology partner of IATI Travel, a Turkish online travel platform, following the signing of a multi-year agreement.

Tour operators TUI and Thomas Cook have enlarged their dominance in the Greek hotel market, according to data released by GBR Consulting.

In efforts to promote the area’s cultural heritage, the Region of Central Macedonia recently launched a video which features Alexander the Great and philosopher Aristotle.

Chivas Venture invites the next generation of Greek entrepreneurs to apply for its annual competition by November 13 and be selected for funding.

The National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) located in the heart of Athens, will be fully operational next year, according to director Katerina Koskina.

The new “NEXTT” initiative aims to enhance the on-ground transport experience, guide industry investments and help improve regulatory framework.

American and foreign nationals flying into the US will now have to face enhanced security controls and questioning at airports.

Attica Group reached an agreement with Minoan Lines, owned by Grimaldi Group, to acquire its 48.53 percent stake in Hellenic Seaways.

Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue is to decide on a series of details with regard to a December 2016 law regulating short-term rentals.

Greece has always been and continues to be one of the most important markets for Qatar Airways, according to the airline’s Senior VP Europe, Jonathan Harding.

The Culture Ministry in Athens will claim two stolen ancient Greek vases of the classical period that were recently offered for sale in London.

Increasing so-called “direct” bookings does not reduce costs for airlines, according to a new study released by aviation consultancy Infrata.

Extending in 2018 a visa regime that will apply to non-Schengen visitors traveling on cruise ships topped the agenda of an inter-ministerial meeting this week.

IATA’s 20-Year Air Passenger Forecast sees 7.8 billion passengers traveling in 2036, a near doubling of the 4 billion air travelers expected to fly in 2017.

Accessible travel is far from becoming something that millions of travelers can take for granted, according to a new study released by travel technology provider Amadeus.