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The makeover plans for the airports of Rhodes, Kos, Mykonos and Santorini were discussed between Fraport Greece and the Governor of the South Aegean.

Greece is in need of a ‘new’ coastal shipping product, one that is based on new business models and necessary investments, according to a study by the XRTC consultancy company.

Athens will “ride” the metro, tram and electric railway to inform tourists and Greeks on what’s on in the city.

Greek consumer rights organization EKPIZO has issued a report to inform travelers, hotels and rented rooms on their rights and obligations.

Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will chair the OECD high level Tourism Committee meeting to take place in Paris on October 2-3.

Tourism industry professionals, MEPs and regional authorities are urging the European Commission to adopt a comprehensive European tourism strategy.

The Panhellenic Federation of Catering and Tourist Industry Employees has announced a 24-hour strike throughout Greece on Thursday, July 20.

The hospitality sector in Greece this year is welcoming the opening of new hotels in Athens and in different parts of the country.

Twenty of the most popular archaeological sites and museums in Greece will gradually offer wireless internet (WiFi) to visitors.

The Greek Shipping Ministry has invited ferry operators to express their interest in serving the routes on the Piraeus-Kythira-Antikythira-Kastelli line.

The Hellenic Film Commission has launched an online photo gallery to promote Greece as a “film-friendly” location.

Europe is launching a program of matchmaking events to promote itself as a tourism destination to the target markets of China and the US.

Tourism can be a driving force for Western Greece in the years to come, according to Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

The Greek Shipping Ministry will launch a tender to find a ferry operator to run the Piraeus – Kythira – Antikythira – Kastelli connection.

Funds of 120 million euros from a new NSRF program for the creation of new tourism SMEs in Greece, will be available as of this September.

International arrivals in Europe rebounded in January-April after mixed results last year and increased by 6%, according to the UNWTO.

Greece and Serbia have signed an agreement that will see to boost cooperation between the two countries in the field of tourism.

The Regional Governor of the Ionian Islands released a statement in regards to the recent death of a tourist outside a bar in Laganas on Zakynthos.

Passenger traffic in Greek airports during the first six months of the year was up by 10.3 percent, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

The European Commission has requested for Greece to fully apply European Union rules on the rights of passengers traveling by sea in the EU.