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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras shared the government’s vision for Greece, during the opening ceremony of the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF).

Austrian Airlines, Austria’s flag carrier, has announced the addition of flights to Greece in its upcoming winter flight schedule 2018/19.

German travel giant TUI Group has given the name of “Rhodes” to the second new 737 MAX 8 aircraft it has ordered as part of the renewal of its fleet.

The number of air passengers worldwide reached 4.1 billion for the first time in 2017, an increase of 7.3 percent over 2016, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

A bill that includes the provisions for the establishment and operation of waterways in Greece was tabled in parliament by the Greek Transport Ministry.

The Labor Ministry will launch tenders for the long-term lease of landmark buildings in Athens that have been abandoned, including properties that housed hotels.

The Unites States launches TIF week in Thessaloniki by marking the beginning of a five-year, $300 million project to renovate the US Embassy in Athens.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura announced plans to launch new actions and initiatives in 2019 to attract more Polish tourists to Greece.

With Greece at the top of the preferences of Austrian travelers, TUI Austria has already started taking bookings for the country for the 2019 summer season.

Greece will explore ways to boost bilateral tourism cooperation with Moldova during the 3rd UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism in Chisinau.

Greece is among the 10 best-selling autumn destinations for Russian travelers this year, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).

The Greek Confederation of Tourist Accommodation Enterprises (SETKE) has slammed the ​​short-term rental hospitality concept.

Seamen have ended a ferry strike in Greece that began on September 4 after coming to a pay raise agreement with coastal shipping operators.

The launch of new actions to promote Greece to the US was discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and a delegation from the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).

The collective labor agreement for workers of travel and tourism agencies in Greece has been extended.

Ferries in Greece will continue to remain docked on Tuesday, September 4, as the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a new 24-hour strike.

The short-term rental phenomenon is growing excessively in Greece, creating unfair competition for the country’s hotel industry, according to Greek hoteliers.

Ways of further promoting Hydra as a destination to foreign markets were discussed between Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the island’s mayor, Georgios Koukoudakis.

The electronic registry for property owners leasing their homes for short-term accommodation via online sharing platforms, is now operational on www.aade.gr.

Greece recorded a 9.8 percent increase in international air arrivals in July but a 2.1 percent decline in the number of road arrivals compared to the same month in 2017.