Greece News
TUI Group reports strong figures for Greek tourism
TUI has been able to increase the number of visitors to Greece this summer by around ten per cent to 2.5 million. As a result, Greece the second most important destination for the TUI Group behind Spain.
Earthquake kills two tourists on holiday island of Kos, Greece
Two people have been killed on the holiday island of Kos following a strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea. The 6.7-magnitude quake hit 12 kilometres north-east of Kos, near the Turkish coast, earlier this morning, with a depth of ten kilometres, the US Geological Survey said.
Norwegian takes off for Rhodes, Greece, this summer
Norwegian is continuing its UK expansion with a new direct service from London Gatwick to Rhodes. Norwegian’s inaugural flight to Rhodes departed earlier with a weekly service throughout summer.
Eurowings boosts summer flights with departures to Tunisia and Greece
Eurowings is adding to its summer flight schedule for Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Munich and Vienna. From the beginning of June, the low-cost airline will be departing from Cologne/Bonn for Enfidha on the Gulf of Hammamet in Tunisia and Preveza on the Ionian Sea in Greece.
Despina Mouriki, contract manager, Mideast Travel Worldwide
Despina Mouriki, contract manager, Mideast Travel Worldwide, tells Breaking Travel News about the company, what it brings to Greek tourism, and how winning at the World Travel Awards helped grow the brand.
Cologne Bonn Airport welcomes Ellinair for Thessaloniki flights
Cologne Bonn Airport has announced its second new airline partner this year, with the German airport welcoming Ellinair. Commencing Cologne Bonn’s second link to Thessaloniki, the Greek airline will be launching a three times weekly service from April 8th.
Domes Noruz Chania set for Greece debut in March
The new adults-only hotel Domes Noruz Chania is set to open its doors on at the end of March for its first full season in the extraordinary destination of Chania. Sister hotel to Domes of Elounda, the Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection is an 83 room and suites, adults-only, beachfront boutique hotel.
Emirates launches new Dubai-Athens-New York route
Emirates has announced it will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Newark Liberty International Airport, via the Greek capital city of Athens, starting on March 12th. The new route complements Emirates’ existing four daily flights between Dubai and New York’s JFK airport, by offering global travellers with another convenient access point to the popular New York Metropolitan area.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Greek tourism returns to centre stage
With Greek tourism recovering from the impact of the recent recession, the Greek Tourism Expo, held this year in Athens for the third time, was an ideal place to take stock of the industry. Here Sapphire Goss visits for Breaking Travel News to discuss plans to regenerate the sector with Greek minister of tourism, Elena Kountoura.
Choice Hotels plans expansion in Greece
Choice Hotels Europe has signed a multi-unit development agreement with GVK Enterprises, a hospitality management and development firm, to introduce and establish a hotel portfolio in Greece. Choice anticipates that the first property under the agreement will open by the summer of 2017 under a Comfort flag in Athens, and that thereafter four additional properties will be developed on the Greek mainland and islands under the Comfort, Quality and Clarion brands.
Mavridis takes leadership role with Miraggio Thermal Spa
Miraggio Thermal Spa Resort officially opened its doors. A cornerstone for wellness offerings, the resort is an incredible destination, combining thermal energy from below the earth’s crust with healing thalasso energy from the sea - which not only caters to the extensive thermal and thalasso pools but also powers up to two thirds of the hotel. Heavily involved within the Greek spa industry for the last 12 years, wellness expert Stavros Mavridis has been appointed to the role of spa director of this unique and exciting new property.
Wyndham Grand Athens to open in 2017
Wyndham Hotel Group has announced that accessible luxury is coming to Athens when the Wyndham Grand Athens, the first Wyndham Hotel Group hotel in Greece, opens in the city centre early next year. Travel is the best excuse to enjoy the grand things in life, and Wyndham Grand hotels and resorts offer truly unforgettable travel experiences.