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A number of new flights from abroad to the Ionian Islands, which include favorites Corfu, Kefalonia and Zakynthos, were announced for this summer by the Region of the Ionian Islands …

In efforts to facilitate business lending to Greek SMEs and midcaps and bolster youth employment, the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a 50 million euro loan with Pancretan Cooperative Bank.

As Russia gears up to welcome visitors for FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and World Cup 2018, Russia Visa Application Centres have opened in 14 countries.

Overnight stays at Thessaloniki hotels increased by 5.56 percent in 2016, according to data released by the city’s hotels association.

Fraport Greece is ready to take over management of 14 regional airports on March 15 and held a day event recently in order to present its ambitious plans.

The WTTC warns the US that strict visa policies and inward-looking sentiment will lead to economic stagnation in the travel and tourism sector.

Culture and gastronomy will play a central role in promoting Attica as a leading tourism destination, according to the regional authority’s strategic plan.

Airports in Greece saw a significant rise in passenger traffic in January 2017, handling 1.92 million passengers travelling through their gates.

A European Parliament Committee for Transport and Tourism on February 27 will explore ways to modernize the legislation on the registration of persons traveling within the EU.

In its ongoing efforts to promote Greece’s tourism potential to newer markets, FEDHATTA has announced the establishment of a three-country entity.

Giorgos Kaminis (Athens) and Spiros Galinos (Lesvos) are among the 10 most outstanding mayors in the world, according to the World Mayor 2016 competition.

The Greek economy is showing signs of sustained recovery, according to the European Commission’s Winter 2017 Economic Forecast for Greece.

Greece’s hospitality industry is seeing all the more 5-star hotels at major destinations across the country, offering visitors high quality services and at the same time attracting higher income travelers.

Yiannis Retsos, president of the Hellenic Hotel Federation, will run in the upcoming elections for the presidency of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Luxury fashion brand Gucci is asking Greece’s Central Archaeological Council (KAS) for permission to host a fashion show at the Acropolis in Athens in June.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura called on sector professionals and the country’s productive forces to cooperate more closely to strengthen Greek tourism.

Athens is fourth Best European Destination for 2017, according to the results of an online competition by the European Best Destinations (EBD) organization.

Greek hoteliers discussed the challenges of the industry during the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ 6th general assembly on Friday.

European tourism demand continues to grow and proves resilient to safety and security challenges and political turmoil, says the European Travel Commission.

Spyros Alexiou, the president of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), has resigned from his position, it was announced on Friday.