The European Commission has launched a call for expression of interest for cities looking to join the mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. Announced during the Conference on European Missions at the Committee of the Regions in late November, the scheme invites cities to respond by January 31. The objective of the mission is to […]
The Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki hotel recently received the Travelife Gold certification for its sustainability and social responsibility practices. Travelife Gold is an internationally recognized sustainability certification system for hotels and other tourism enterprises. The certification is given after enterprises are inspected for their environmental, social and
Following a successful tourism season in 2021, Athens-based travel group Ancient Greek Experience recently unveiled its new logo after rebranding to the more global company title “A.G.E. Group”. Launched in 2019, A.G.E. Group is a travel company that promotes Greek cultural tourism packages to a number of countries abroad. A.G.E. also offers hotel contracting services […]
Photo source: diaNEOsis All the more international film productions are selecting Greek destinations as filming locations mainly due to the country’s unique landscapes and the financial incentives offered by the Greek state. According to a study released recently by Athens-based research and policy institute diaNEOsis, Greece now has the opportunity to attract more foreign
Photo source: Municipality of Athens The Greek government on Thursday announced five new measures as part of its efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic following the emergence of the Omicron variant in the country. Speaking during a press conference, Health Minister Thanos Plevris said Greece would take additional measures based on […]
Photo source: Lufthansa Greek destinations are included in the summer 2022 flight schedules of airlines of the Lufthansa Group. According to an announcement, the Group’s 2022 summer flight schedule offers an expanded portfolio of attractive new destinations as well as frequency increases on current routes and the resumption of services. In Europe, the Lufthansa airline
The impact of the Omicron variant on the operation of European airports is “immediate and substantial”, European airport trade body ACI Europe said on Thursday. The organization released preliminary data on the impact of the Omicron variant on European passenger traffic, along with its full air traffic report for November 2021. In the three-week period […]
Aristotle Mayor Stelios Valianos led a delegation during December 8-13 to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to promote the luxury tourism offerings of Eastern Halkidiki. The Municipality of Aristotle in Eastern Halkidiki, northern Greece, is looking to attract luxury travelers from Arab countries. Considering that the area of Aristotle is an ideal destination for […]
Athens, Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece / Y. Skoulas The Greek Ministry of Digital Governance has invited 17 of Greece’s largest municipalities to submit their strategic plans for their participation in the “Smart Cities” program announced in October. Budgeted at 90 million euros with funds from the Recovery Fund, the program aims to contribute to the […]
Royal Brunei Airlines‘ cabin crew for the second consecutive year won the title of the World’s Leading Cabin Crew at the World Travel Awards 2021. This honor marks a new milestone for the national carrier of Brunei, that celebrated its 47th anniversary on 18 November. “At Royal Brunei Airlines, we strive to continue showcasing our […]


















