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British Airways has cancelled all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick airports for the rest of the day (Saturday) due to an IT system failure.

British Airways has cancelled all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick airports in the UK until 6pm on Saturday, due a major IT system failure.

In efforts to tackle tax evasion particularly rampant in the summer months, Greek tax inspectors are making surprise “visits” at popular tourist areas.

A legal framework to cover health tourism in Greece is the next step in a series of actions by the Tourism Ministry to expand the thematic travel sector.

Giorgos Antonaros of Top Kinisis Hellas is the new president of the Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE).

Romania’s national airline TAROM recently launched the new”AirFi” entertainment platform, which includes audio and visual material for adults and children.

With the participation of 400 domestic and foreign hosted buyers, the 1st World MICE Day (WMD) will be held in October 2017 in Qingdao, China.

The Greek government will support the growth of sea tourism in Greece through a series of measures that include the privatization of marinas.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura invited sea and cruise tourism stakeholders to place their bets on Greece, during the 4th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum.

The Piraeus Port Authority is investing 294 million euros over a five-year period to upgrade its existing infrastructure and boost its competitiveness in the lucrative East Med cruise sector

Hotels in Greece are constantly being upgraded, according to the annual study of the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP).

Ways of establishing Greece as a leading health and wellness destination top the agenda of talks between the Tourism Ministry and the Athens Medical Association.

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels announced a new classification procedure for accommodation in Greece and invites professionals to apply for certification.

Greece is prepared to launch a concessions campaign in order to encourage international cruise liners operating in the country to invest in relevant infrastructure projects.

The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office recently issued a travel advisory alerting British tourists about strike action in Greece.

The newly refurbished “Mythos by Divani” restaurant of the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in Vouliagmeni, is inviting its guests to dine in luxury.

Les Roches is now accepting applicants for its Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management offered in both Switzerland and Spain.

Southwest Airlines and Amadeus IT Group recently announced the American carrier’s transition to the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS).

Celestyal Cruises launched its new website, offering visitors a faster, simpler booking process and a comprehensive introduction to the company’s cruises.