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Andronis Arcadia opens in Greece ahead of summer season
Andronis Arcadia has 53 suites of six categories including Eden Villa, the largest villa on the island complete with six bedrooms over three floors, plus its own spa, fitness centre, private chef and two pools.
Oman Air launches new connection to Athens, Greece
Oman Air has launched a new daily service to Greece, with the first flight departing Muscat for Athens earlier. The inaugural flight, WY193, departed Muscat International Airport at 14:35 arriving to Athens International Airport at 19:50.
MR&H to return to Greece this autumn
Now in its fifth year, the Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum will return to Greece for the second year in succession this October. The event, hosted by Questex, is dedicated to the investment, development and operation of resorts and hotels within the Mediterranean region.
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens opens in Greece
Housed in two distinct buildings and a collection of private bungalows, accommodations options at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel range from light-filled rooms and suites to ultra-exclusive garden cottages.
Greek tourism highlights path to economic recovery
The Greek tourism sector grew at a rate of 6.9 per cent in 2018, over three and a half times the pace of its wider national economy, which grew by two per cent.
Disney Cruise to return to Greece in 2020
In summer 2020, Disney Cruise Line will embark on a variety of itineraries around the world, including a return to Greece and the addition of five first-time ports of call in Europe.
Abaton Island Resort highlights service in new campaign
Abaton Island Resort & Spa has debuted an uplifting new hotel video to kick off the new year in style.
Minos Palace hotel & suites strikes out alone for 2019
For the past eight years, it has existed under the TUI Sensimar concept but moving forward, it will drop the tag altogether and be known as Minos Palace hotel & suites.
Santikos Collection to open The Alex in Athens next year
The Alex will be in the bustling port town of Piraeus teaming with archaeological treasures and a host of bars and fantastic restaurants scattered along the marina front, including the Michelin-starred Varoulko.
Athens Marriott Hotel takes brand back into Greek capital
Located just minutes from the Acropolis and opposite Stavros Niarchos Park, the Opera House and the National Library, Athens Marriott Hotel is ideally positioned downtown between the Port of Piraeus and the city centre.
Elena Kountoura, minister of tourism, Greece
Greek minister of tourism, Elena Kountoura, chats to Breaking Travel News during the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony. Speaking in Athens, she tells us about the importance of hosting such events and how the tole of the private sector is vital to the success of the local tourism sector.
Konstantinos Tsegas, general secretary, Greek National Tourism Organisation
Picking up the trophy for Europe’s Leading National Tourism Strategy and Campaign at the World Travel Awards, Konstantinos Tsegas, general secretary of Greek National Tourism Organisation, tells Breaking Travel News how important the sector is to the local economy.