Greece News
Qatar Airways to add Santorini to network in June
Qatar Airways will launch flights to Santorini, Greece, from June 7th. The destination joins Athens and Mykonos to become the third destination to be served in Greece by the national carrier of Qatar.
Etihad Airways unveils summer holiday flights
Travellers with Etihad Airways can look forward to a new destination this summer, along with the return of popular seasonal routes to Europe and the Indian Ocean.
Nobu Hotels to open in Santorini in the spring
Nobu Hospitality has confirmed it first hotel and restaurant in Greece, the Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Santorini. The property is scheduled to open in the spring.
Marriott to take W brand into Greece
Marriott has signed an agreement with Temes, a developer and operator in high-end tourism and real estate, to debut the W Hotels Worldwide brand in Greece with the opening of W Costa Navarino.
Breaking Travel News interview: Andreas Metaxas, chief executive officer, Metaxa Hospitality Group
Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, speaks to Andreas Metaxas, chief executive officer of Metaxa Hospitality Group, as the leading Greek hotelier is honoured by the World Travel Awards
Breaking Travel News interview: Nikos Vlasiadis, general manager, Creta Maris Beach Resort
Creta Maris Beach Resort has been honoured with the title of Greece’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort at World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Nikos Vlasiadis, Creta Maris Beach Resort general manager, to find out more about this one-of-a-kind property
BTN interview: Manos Borboudakis, group general manager, Santorini div., Metaxa Hospitality Group
Voters at the World Travel Awards have recognised Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa with the title of Europe’s Leading Boutique Resort. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Manos Borboudakis, group general manager for the Santorini division at Metaxa Hospitality Group, to find out more
Vassilis Kikilias, minister of tourism, Greek National Tourism Organisation
Greece has been a success story as the Covid-19 recovery this summer, with visitor numbers sharply increasing. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Greece minister of tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, about the destination and how he plans to keep the positive momentum going as we move into 2022.
Domes of Corfu joins Autograph Collection
Only a 20-minute drive from Corfu International Airport and Old Town Corfu, a UNESCO World heritage site, guests have prime access to explore the very best of the island.
Athens Street Food Festival to return next month
The fifth edition of Athens Street Food Festival will take place all of next month. The event, which has become a gastronomic institution, is headed to Amaxostasio at OSY in Gazi.
Ryanair signs Greek tourism partnership
The low-cost carrier and the GNTO will partner in a joint campaign with the aim of strengthening the positioning of the Hellenic destination as a tourist hub in the British, German and Italian markets.
Breaking Travel News interview: George Patoulis, regional governor of Attica
With the Greek tourism hotspot having been nominated for a top title at the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News here sits down with Attica regional governor, George Patoulis, to find out more