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Athens Airport was the top performing airport of its size in March compared to pre-pandemic 2019 recording a 21.5% rise in passenger traffic.

Major sporting events in Europe this summer are expected to boost travel spend by 14.3% over 2023.

IATA conference casts the spotlight on three critical priorities for ground handling: safety, global standards and sustainability.

The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) has designated ICCA as its partner for business events across all its platforms and initiatives.

Saudia expanded its codechare agreement with AEGEAN, adding numerous benefits for passengers including transit visa services for Saudi Arabia’s guests.

The Greek Culture Ministry is moving ahead with restoration works on the Byzantine castle town of Mystras.

The conference program of the Posidonia 2024 exhibition includes a strong line-up of industry leaders that will cover critical topics shaping the future of shipping.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is getting ready to open its first La Quinta-branded hotel and sixth property in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Greece’s hotel industry has seen significant activity in terms of takeover deals, with investors showing interest not only in Athens but also in prominent Greek islands.

Greek hoteliers are calling on Booking.com to reconsider payment changes for affiliate partners claiming options are unfair.

The European Commission has called on 20 airlines to take immediate action and respond to claims of misleading greenwashing practices.

Greece has reacted to an arbitrary decision by the Turkish government to reopen the historic Chora Monastery in Istanbul as a mosque.

Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias is aiming to transform Athens’ metropolitan park fueled by a budget of 43 million euros.

The Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge in Rio-Antirio, Greece, is among the landmarks across the EU that will light up to mark Europe Day and the one-month countdown for the European elections.

Etihad Airways has launched an interline agreement with Greek airline SKY express, further expanding travel options for guests across its expanding global network.

Greece’s new visa-on-arrival scheme grants Turkish travelers seven-day access to 10 islands in the Eastern Aegean.

Airports should be ready to accommodate the increasing demand for air travel as positive data for March sets the stage for the upcoming season, says IATA.

AEGEAN will transfer the Holy Light to nine destinations in Greece ahead of Holy Saturday’s midnight Easter ceremony.

SKY Express will transport the Holy Light to seven Greek destinations for Holy Saturday’s Easter ceremony on May 4.

The WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics program now includes 3,400 verified properties including hotel brands from major Travel & Tourism destinations