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The deadline for bids closed on Wednesday and reports say that nine firms, out of the fifteen who had expressed initial interest, have made non-binding bids for struggling Cyprus Airways.

South African Airways (SAA) has once again scooped awards at the 2014 Business Traveller Africa Awards.

Tour operator Thomas Cook has agreed a multi-year deal with online reputation management company TrustYou to keep a check on the online reputation of more than 45,000 hotels from its …

Research conducted by Travelport, a leading e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, has revealed that business travelers frequently spend longer in the air than on the ground when it …

A new initiative by Google, the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) dubbed “Grow Greek Tourism Online” will launch …

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a joint advertising campaign in cooperation with a UK-based tour operator to receive more exposure in the British media and through online …

The Greek Culture Ministry has released more photographs of the excavations at the ancient tomb of Amphipolis in Greece. According to the latest update, a pebbled floor has been revealed.

Low cost carrier Ryanair unveiled a new business class service that aims to offer Europe’s business travelers a tailored suite of travel benefits.

Archaeologists excavating the discovered tomb in Ancient Amphipolis, Greece, on 25 August managed to uncover the monument’s main entrance and entered its first room.

Milos Island in Greece has welcomed a brand new addition with the opening of Eiriana Luxury Suites, a new luxury accommodation located near the traditional windmills.

Greece established a high level of visitor satisfaction during the first seven months of the year, according to ReviewPro’s Global Review Index released by the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises …

The Greek ministries of Education and Tourism will cooperate to launch an undergraduate tourism program for students from abroad, according to a joint statement.

Greece expects record number of tourists this year. However, the future of tourism, which in recent years has created great expectations for the country, may be in danger, according to …

Greek archaeologists excavating a large tomb in Ancient Amphipolis, central Macedonia, Greece, have informed the Greek Culture Ministry on their recent finds that involve the decoration details of the monument.

A ferry route that will connect Patmos to the islands of Samos (Pythagoras), Kos and Kalymnos will be available as of next year, Greek Shipping Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis informed the …

Athens, Greece, came first out of the four European markets that experienced revenue per available room (RevPAR) increases of more than 15 percent in July 2014.

Τhe uniqueness and religious tradition of Patmos are factors that can be further highlighted to boost arrivals to the island, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

The Greek Culture Ministry is keeping the public updated on a major ongoing excavation taking place at the site of Ancient Amphipolis, in central Macedonia, Greece.

The Greek Development Ministry has given the go-ahead for 100 million euros of state subsidies to be allocated for the development of hotels on popular Greek islands.

Two Sphinxes found to be guarding the entrance of a recently discovered tomb that dates between 325 and 300 BC in Ancient Amphipolis, Greece, have been totally revealed.