Acropolis Accessibility Pathway Works Go On Despite Reactions

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The Parthenon, Acropolis. Workers cement sections of the site to facilitate access for people with disabilities. Photo: Ministry of Culture The Greek Culture Ministry has responded to reactions concerning the repair of special paths which enable access to the monuments of the Acropolis in Athens for people with disabilities or mobility issues. Last week, several […]

Aria Hotels Adds New Property to its Portfolio on Kimolos Island

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Kambos House, Aria Hotels Greek boutique hotel and villas company Aria Hotels has added the “Kambos House”, a traditional holiday residence, to its portfolio on the island of Kimolos. Located in the Kampos area in the main town of the destination, “Kambos House” is one of the island’s first private residences. Following a recent renovation, […]

Marriott International Fined £18.4m for Customer Data Breach

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – UK’s data privacy watchdog – has fined Marriott International Inc £18.4million for failing to keep millions of customers’ personal data secure. Marriott estimates that 339 million guest records worldwide were affected following a cyber-attack in 2014 on Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. The attack, from an unknown

Athens to Host Mini Film Festival for Art of Design

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Athens, during November 2-8 , will host a mini film festival dedicated to the art of design, which will pave the way for the launch of the “1st Milano Design Film Festival (MDFF) Greece-Athens” later in 2021. Titled “Design in film around the city of Athens”, the event will offer a sneak peek of the […]

Vouliagmeni Marina to Get Upgrade to Accommodate Super and Mega Yachts

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Astir Marina Vouliagmeni. Photo Source: Greek Marinas Association The Vouliagmeni marina, located south of Athens’ center, is set to undergo major upgrade works with the aim to attract super and mega yachts, the Tourism Ministry said in announcement on Thursday. Located on the southeast coast of the Vouliagmeni peninsula, the marina has a marine area […]

‘Biometric Path’ Opens at Dubai International Airport by Emirates

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Emirates’ contactless airport experience provides convenience and reduces human interaction, putting emphasis on health and safety. Emirates has launched an integrated biometric path at Dubai International Airport, aiming to offer a contactless airport experience to passengers traveling from and through Dubai. According to a company announcement, the integrated biometric

Sabre and Google Develop AI-driven Technology Platform for Travel

By admin 29 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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Sabre Corporation and Google have jointly developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven technology platform that is an industry first in travel. Known as Sabre Travel AI TM, the technology is infused with Google’s state-of-the-art AI technology and advanced machine-learning capabilities that will help customers to deliver highly relevant and personalized content more

Telework Gaining Ground Among Employees in the Coronavirus Era

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An overwhelming majority of employees working from home in the coronavirus (Covid-19) era want to be able to choose between remote work and the office once restrictions ease. According to research by Cisco Systems, nearly nine in 10 workers (87 percent) want greater ownership in defining how and when they use office space – favoring […]

Municipality of Athens Announces Eight New Taxi Ranks

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Photo Source: City of Athens The Municipality of Athens will create eight new taxi ranks in the Greek capital, in efforts to ease traffic congestion, facilitate commuters and taxi drivers. According to an announcement by the municipality, six taxi ranks were previously operating in central Athens. With the addition of eight new ones, taxi queues […]

New App Launched for Trails of the Island of Tinos

By admin 27 Οκτωβρίου 2020 No comment

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A new application with information on the extended network of trails of the Greek island of Tinos has been released in four languages – English Greek, French and German. Availalbe for free for iOS and Android devices, the Tinos Trail app includes a list of 12 hiking routes and offers search options based on criteria […]