Greece News
Charalampos Karimalis, president, Greek National Tourism Organisation
Greek National Tourism Organisation president Charalampos Karimalis speaks to Breaking Travel News as the Acropolis, in the capital Athens, is recognised with the title of Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction.
Giannis Siotos, mayor of Tinos, Tinos Island, Cyclades
Honoured with the title of Greece’s Leading Guest Experience Destination at the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News here speaks to Giannis Siotos, mayor of Tinos, about the prize and what it means to him.
Dina Nikolakou, deputy governor, Peloponnese Region, Greece
Taking the title for Europe’s Leading Beach Destination at the World Travel Awards, Dina Nikolakou, deputy governor of Peloponnese Region, speaks to Breaking Travel News about the honour.
World Travel Awards celebrates European tourism elite in Athens
Europe’s finest travel brands have been unveiled at World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018 in Athens, Greece. Hundreds of the leading figures of Europe’s travel and tourism industry attended the ceremony, which was staged at the historic Zappeion Megaron Hall.
European hospitality elite gathers in Athens for World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony
Hundreds of the leading figures of Europe’s travel and tourism industry are heading to Athens, Greece, ahead of the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018.
Grand Hyatt Athens set to open in late 2018
Hyatt Hotels has entered into a franchise agreement with both Henderson Park and Hines for the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Greece, Grand Hyatt Athens.
Aegean reports increase in passengers as Greece seeks to become year round destination
Aegean has reported a 12 per cent growth in passenger traffic for the first quarter of 2018, welcoming 2.4 million passengers on board its flights.
Gennadi Grand Resort to open in Rhodes, Greece, this spring
A new resort set on the coast overlooking the azure waters of the Aegean, Gennadi Grand Resort opens in May 2018 and will set a new standard for five-star hospitality in the Greek islands. Part of Lindos Hotel Group, this eco-friendly luxury resort redefines modern luxury, offering a true sense of locality and with an emphasis on bringing the outside in.
Qatar Airways to take off for Mykonos, Greece, this spring
Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Mykonos, Greece starting May 30th. The island of Mykonos will be the third Greek destination in the airline’s global network, following the launch of direct service to Thessaloniki in March 2018.
Qatar Airways brings A350 to Greece for first time
Qatar Airways has become the first airline to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to Greece. The airline temporarily upgraded its current triple-daily service to Athens to an ultra-modern A350 on Monday, with the arrival of the flight greeted by a water canon salute at Athens International Airport.
Euphoria Retreat to debut in Greece this spring
Euphoria Retreat is a holistic wellbeing destination spa opening in the Greek Peloponnese in May. The new spa will offer an unusual blend of treatments and experiences to enable health and personal transformation, using Ancient Greek and Chinese philosophies and medicines.
Air Mediterranean touches down at London Stansted
London Stansted has welcomed its latest airline as Greek carrier Air Mediterranean’s inaugural flight touched down from Athens. The service is the airline’s first UK scheduled destination and will operate up to four times a week using the airline’s fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft.