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Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has appointed Konstantinos Tsegas, attorney at the Supreme Court of Greece, as the new Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

The right to use the shoreline, which includes the placement of tables, umbrellas and recliners will be granted via e-auction, the economy ministry announced.

Greece and Egypt have agreed to boost tourism in both countries through the launch of cruise itineraries, the Egypt Independent reports.

In efforts to safeguard competition, facilitate investments and boost efficiency in aviation, the European Commission has announced new measures as part of its Aviation Strategy for Europe.

Aiming to strengthen its presence in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, SWISS added an CS300 in its Geneva fleet and commissioned a special livery.

Mobile roaming charges in the European Union will be lifted from June 15 and travelers will be able to “roam like at home” in all 28 countries of the EU.

Passenger traffic via Greek airports increased by 8.4 percent during the first five months of 2017 compared to the same period last year.

Singapore Airlines and Singapore Changi Airport hold the top spot in AirHelp’s AirScore ratings for 2017 in the airlines and airport categories.

The Municipality of Milos plans to launch procedures for the return of the ancient Greek statue of Venus de Milo from the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

Businesses, including beach bars, cafes, restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues at popular Greek destinations have come under the scrutiny of tax officials.

Greece was introduced to the IdEATE project that aims to improve the skills of tourism workers and thus increase the competitiveness of enterprises in Europe.

Airbnb-style rentals have been taking a big bite out of hotel industry earnings but the game is not over yet, says a luxury accommodation professional.

Aqua Vista Hotels recently gave tips on how to make accommodation units stand out, during the first Boutique Hotel Workshop held on Milos.

Marine Tours is providing its customers, especially sea tourism professionals, with essential information on Qatar Airways’ flights and booking policies due to recent developments.

Travel to the U.S. got harder after the Trump administration approved harsher visa requirements, including being required to give social media handles and email addresses.

ECTAA has condemned the IAG’s decision to apply a 9.5 euros surcharge to British Airways and Iberia tickets booked via GDS.

Six Greek products, including ouzo and feta cheese, are on a PDO list which will form part of a bilateral trade agreement between the EU and China.

Consumers in Greece will be required as of January 1, 2018 to pay 8 cents per plastic bag as the country prepares to harmonize its relevant law with EU guidelines.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned of major travel disruptions due to the ban of Qatari planes from the airspace of a number of countries.

Several airlines, including Emirates and Etihad, have announced the suspension of all flights to and from Doha from Tuesday, June 6, until further notice.