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Flights between Athens and Beijing, via Air China, will increase from three to five per week, starting April 1.

The latest member of Seajets’ family, EuroChampion Jet, which can transport 1,500 passengers and 380 vehicles, is ready to be painted in the company’s livery.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) underscores the pivotal role of women in the global Travel & Tourism sector.

UN Tourism has issued an urgent call to “invest in women” and accelerate progress towards gender equality across the sector.

Ensuring gender equality is crucial for sustainable tourism development, said Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni marking International Women’s Day.

Greece broke all cruise records in 2023 with 49 Greek ports welcoming 5,230 cruise ship arrivals and 7,003,150 passengers.

Greece’s hoteliers are calling on the Tourism Ministry to take action and scrap a controversial bill setting music quotas for hotels.

German travelers’ interest and growing demand for Greece this year comes as positive news to executives of AEGEAN.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Sani/Ikos hospitality group launches a training program for unemployed women in collaboration with NGO Women on Top.

Ariston Aviation, a luxury air charter services company in Greece, has partnered with The Aviation Factory, one of Europe’s top air charter companies with over 25 years of industry leadership.

W Costa Navarino kicks off the new season on May 3 with an exciting line up of events centered around music, wellness, sports, fashion, and gastronomy.

The Tourism Ministry sees 2024 as another excellent year for Greek tourism, after receiving positive feedback at ITB Berlin.

The GNTO has partnered with Emirates to boost visits to Greece from key source markets including the US, the UAE, Australia, India and China.

Global passenger demand is indicating a strong start for the year, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a roadmap aiming to simplify the journey of the Travel & Tourism sector towards sustainable compliance.

Celebrity Cruises has booked a total of 20 calls to Thessaloniki this year, up from six in 2023.

Greek luxury lifestyle brand Domes will open its inaugural hotel on Santorini in April, welcoming families, couples and solo travellers.

Greek carrier AEGEAN has added a fourth daily flight from Athens to London’s Heathrow Airport.

Greece ranks third among the Top 10 countries for German travelers based on sales figures, says the DRV.

This year is set to be a bumper year for tourism in Europe and the world, according to WTTC President & CEO Julia Simpson.