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A stalled 1.3-billion-euro investment by Lokros Real Estate in the Atalanti area has received the approval of the tourism and environment ministries.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said this week that she expects most destinations to be fully booked in the upcoming period.

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has made “a non-binding offer” for Italian airline Alitalia, the company said on Monday.

Amadeus has launched a microsite for its Amadeus Ticket Changer solution that helps travel agents manage all customer exchange and refund requests accurately in minutes.

Aqua Vista Hotels’ “Aqua Gallery”, of the Art Hotel on Santorini, has inaugurated its second art exhibition under the theme “Art Travels”.

Greece is in need of a ‘new’ coastal shipping product, one that is based on new business models and necessary investments, according to a study by the XRTC consultancy company.

Greek consumer rights organization EKPIZO has issued a report to inform travelers, hotels and rented rooms on their rights and obligations.

A Master’s degree program in sustainable tourism development has been launched by the Harokopio and Aegean Universities and the Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne University.

Tourism industry professionals, MEPs and regional authorities are urging the European Commission to adopt a comprehensive European tourism strategy.

The Panhellenic Federation of Catering and Tourist Industry Employees has announced a 24-hour strike throughout Greece on Thursday, July 20.

The Thomas Cook Group recently opened a new member of the luxury boutique hotel chain “Casa Cook” in Marmari on the island of Kos.

Emirates has made its popular free inflight WiFi service now available to all Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members.

The hospitality sector in Greece this year is welcoming the opening of new hotels in Athens and in different parts of the country.

Twenty of the most popular archaeological sites and museums in Greece will gradually offer wireless internet (WiFi) to visitors.

The Greek Shipping Ministry has invited ferry operators to express their interest in serving the routes on the Piraeus-Kythira-Antikythira-Kastelli line.

Greece seems to be gaining ground as an ideal destination to host educational tourism programs for students in India, according to Signature Travel.

The Greek Shipping Ministry will launch a tender to find a ferry operator to run the Piraeus – Kythira – Antikythira – Kastelli connection.

GuestToGuest President Emmanuel Arnaud speaks on the prospects of home swapping in the global and the Greek markets.

Greece and Serbia have signed an agreement that will see to boost cooperation between the two countries in the field of tourism.

The European Commission has requested for Greece to fully apply European Union rules on the rights of passengers traveling by sea in the EU.