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Fifteen Greeks are among the world’s leading shipping owners with Greece and China in the lead as countries with the most influential people in the industry, according to Lloyd’s List.

Spain and Greece are top choices for German holidaymakers, along with recovering competitors Turkey, Tunisia and Egypt, according to the German Travel Association (DRV).

Traditional winter destinations, mostly in mainland Greece, are set to win over the crowds this holiday season, according to the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers.

AADE has decided to use online “search robots” to track down taxpayers, who have failed to join the e-registry for short-term rentals.

The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) has warmly received a new law covering thematic and special interest tourism.

Social media-worthy, wellness and achievement travel are set to be the top trends in cruise tourism for 2019, according to a report by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Brexit and Turkey’s comeback are among key challenges ahead of 2019 for the Greek tourism industry, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

Aiming to enhance its participation in EU decision-making and effectively promote its interests in funding plans, the Region of Central Macedonia has opened a new office in Brussels.

The Greek Tourist Accommodation Federation (FEDE) has called on officials to address pending issues, following the voting of a new tourism law.

Greece’s winter destinations are set to welcome the majority of Greece’s holiday travelers with tourism experts expecting hotels to reach full capacity.

Investment groups handling non-performing loan portfolios stand to gain from the hidden value of the properties serving as collateral.

The number of air traffic control delays and flight cancellations appear to have peaked this year, “achieving” the worst record in almost a decade.

Greece’s 1st Regional Meeting for Tourism recently took place in Athens with the participation of 13 Greek regional authorities.

Destination management is essential for the future of Greece’s tourism sector, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Greece’s airports recorded a “historic high” in passenger traffic during January-November 2018, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA).

Festive activities, happenings and music events will take place at the new shops in the Merchants’ Arcade in central Athens, during December 22-23.

Overpriced tickets, delays and inefficient accessibility are the top complaints by commuters using Greek trains, according to a study by Greece’s Railways Regulatory Authority (RAS).

Greece’s consumer body is calling for the termination of a “no-show” clause in the terms of agreement with airlines, to protect passengers from unfair charges.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura rang the NYSE Closing Bell on Wall Street, on Tuesday, during the annual “Greek Day at NYSE” event.

A total of 14 municipalities in Attica have gained access to EU funds for the development of free wireless Internet hotspots in public spaces.