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European lawmakers recently pushed for the imposition of visas on US citizens traveling to Europe in a move towards resolving a transatlantic dispute running since 2014 which does not allow …

Accreditation agency Eurocert has been selected by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels as the body that will certify hotels serving traditional Greek breakfast.

The Acropolis Museum on Monday, March 6, will screen a video about the removal of the Parthenon sculptures by Lord Elgin and Melina Mercouri’s international campaign.

The culture ministry in Greece has allocated 2.5 million euros for restoration works at Kasta Hill, the excavation site of the Amphipolis tomb.

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has added a consumer confidence index to its monthly report to identify key markets as well as travel trends.

The shipping and tourism industries are concerned over a proposed charge for recreational vessels as discussed in a draft bill tabled in parliament.

The European Commission on Wednesday presented a White Paper that outlines five possible paths for the EU to take in the coming years.

Ryanair announced the launch of its 2017 Thessaloniki winter schedule which includes four new routes to Bratislava, Eindhoven, Memmingen and Naples.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is seeking to cooperate with Bollywood for potential filming projects to be run in Greece.

Georgia nationals can travel throughout the EU for 90 days without a visa, after the European Commission ratified the country’s visa liberalization.

Travelport is the first GDS to be granted both “Aggregator Level One” certification and “IT Provider Level Two” status by IATA as part of its NDC programme.

An Air Services Agreement signed between India and Greece, paves the way for further cooperation in trade and tourism by enhancing air connectivity.

One of the country’s foremost cultural projects, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), is now in the hands of the Greek state.

SETE and HAPCO will work closely to boost Greece’s image as an ideal MICE destination and attract more international events to the country all year round.

Travel agents and hospitality sector professionals got a taste of what’s in store for the summer following a rise in bookings at carnival destinations in Greece.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura promoted Greece as a popular destination for Saudi Arabian tourists, during her recent visit to Riyadh.

Sabre will introduce live data feeds from FlightGlobal in its GDS and travel booking platforms, so agents will have access to flight changes and schedules.

Employees of the Athens metro, ISAP railway and tram will be holding 24-hour strikes on Thursday, February 23; Wednesday, March 1; and Friday, March 3.

Kefalonia presented its Greek Breakfast menu during this year’s HORECA exhibition, which attracted some 125,000 professionals earlier this month.

The ITB Berlin travel trade show (March 8 to 12) is booked up again this year and has the entire world on display in 26 halls.