Greece removes all COVID-19 entry rules
All travellers can now enter Greece without having to provide COVID-19 proof – a vaccination, recovery, or test certificate – upon their arrival
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Modern students have all opportunities today to quench their wanderlust. Besides, many of them can easily afford it, and more and more young…
Greece lifts COVID restrictions for summer travellers
Greece said that pandemic restrictions such as mask-wearing indoors and COVID certificates will be lifted throughout the summer tourism period and authorities will consider reinstating them…
Norwegian’s Meet the Winemaker set to debut in Europe
The 2022 season of the Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) Meet the Winemaker series is back by popular demand, with an exciting line-up scheduled for its sixth year
Greece to open tourist season on 1 March
Starting from next month, Greece will officially open its doors to international tourists, as the Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, has said that the Hellenic Republic’s tourist season…
Greece extends entry rules for international travellers until 24 January
Greek authorities have decided to extend their entry rules imposed against all travellers for another two weeks and this was announced by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Greece
Passenger traffic in Greece picks up 75% in November
The passenger traffic in Greece has increased by 344.2 per cent, in addition to international arrivals, which have surged by 524.7 per cent in November 2021 compared to the corresponding…
Greece lifts travel restrictions for Indian travellers
Limited categories of visitors are now allowed to enter Greece, including citizens of the EU & Schengen Area countries as well as residents of a limited number of third countries,…
Oman and Greece sign visa waiver deal
Oman and Greece have signed an agreement on mutual visa waiver for holders of diplomatic, special and service passports between the Sultanate and Greece
European tourism leaders meet in Athens to restart travel
European members of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have met in Athens to advance the safe and sustainable restart of tourism across the region
Greece gears up to receive vaccinated and COVID-negative tourists from May
People who are vaccinated against COVID-19, have antibodies or test negative can travel to Greece this summer
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi takes off for Greek land
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the United Arab Emirates, confirmed that Athens will be its inaugural destination, with flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport…
Greece extends travel restrictions amid COVID-19
Greece has extended its restrictions on domestic and international travellers, the Civil Aviation Authority of Greece has announced
12 quarantine-free destinations where Brits can travel to
As Brits are eagerly waiting for the end of the second lockdown on December 2, they are desperate for some winter sun. However, mandatory quarantine deterred travel planning.
Intrepid Travel runs first tour in over four months
The trip is part of the newly launched product range called Intrepid Retreats
Israel to reopen in August but only to these travellers
Israel is preparing to welcome back tourists arriving from Greece on August 1.
10 international destinations in Brits’ wish list
Booking.com shares the top destinations and properties on Brits’ minds as they wait for when the time is right to travel again.
10 destinations where Brits want to go post lockdown
Coronavirus may have halted the nation’s short-term travel plans, but it hasn’t stopped British holidaymakers dreaming of the destinations they’ll visit as soon as the lockdown is lifted.
Ultima set to open first beachside retreat in Corfu
Ultima Collection, the luxury operator with hotels, residences and spas across the most sought-after destinations in Europe, will expand their portfolio with the addition of a new…
Gennadi Grand Resort welcomes new GM
Gennadi Grand Resort, member of the Lindos Hotel Group, has announced the appointment of Ipapanti Aivalioti as its new general manager. Aivalioti brings over 25 years of experience in…
Top 5 luxury family holiday destinations for 2020
The Worldwide Travel Report also revealed a 10% rise in family bookings for 2020, and an 8% rise in family bookings which include three generations of a family travelling together.
Nana Golden Beach, Crete to open doors on 1 May
Previously known as Nana Beach Hotel, the renovated and rechristened Nana Golden Beach will offer guests an elevated luxury all-inclusive offering as it opens doors on 1 May. Located on…
Jet2 announces summer 21 programme from Leeds Bradford Airport
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has launched summer 21 programme from Leeds Bradford Airport which includes three new and exclusive destinations - Santorini, Skiathos and Lisbon. More than two…
Elounda Peninsula, Crete announces first phase of reconstruction post USD 7.80 million investment
Elounda SA Hotels & Resorts, Crete, has just announced the first phase of the reconstruction of Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel which is set to complete for April 2020 - reopening…
Greece welcomes UNWTO support for sustainable tourism growth
Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) paid a high-level visit to Greece to meet with the Prime Minister and minister of tourism and offer…
Jet2holidays expands Mykonos portfolio with new hotels
Jet2holidays has expanded its presence in Mykonos for summer 2020, by adding new properties to its portfolio of hotels just weeks after announcing its operation to the island. It takes…
Going outdoors: MarBella Collection Adventure Club on the anvil
The MarBella Collection is partnering with London’s prestigious outdoor education provider The Exploration Society to create the MarBella Collection Adventure Club. Launching in summer…
Qatar Airways to unveil Dubrovnik route in May
Qatar Airways has confirmed it will launch flights to Dubrovnik, Croatia, on 18 May 2020. The national carrier for Qatar will also begin seasonal flights to Santorini, Greece, in the…
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays expand Greek offering
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has demonstrated its commitment to Greece by announcing a hugely expanded summer 20 programme, with over 220 peak weekly flights and 18 new routes on sale.…
Aegean Airlines enters Croatian Airlines bidding
Aegean Airlines has launched a bid to acquire Croatian Airlines, submitting a non-binding bid. In a statement, the Greek carrier confirmed: “Aegean has participated in the non-binding…
Where are Brits flying to this Christmas?
As Christmas is just a few days away, people are packing their bags gearing for the holidays. Peer-to-peer travel money provider WeSwap has commissioned research from its 500,000-strong…
Harry’s Game: An in-depth interview with the Greek Minister of Tourism
Following a busy and eventful WTM in London a few weeks ago, TD had the opportunity to catch up with Greece’s Minister of Tourism, Harry Theoharis, to discuss over-tourism, market…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines breaks record crossing historic Corinth Canal
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Braemar has broken the record to become the largest ship ever to traverse the 6.4-kilometre-long Corinth Canal in Greece.
7 most travel-friendly cities in Europe
Airport transfers company Taxi2Airport.com has investigated the most travel friendly cities in Europe.
eRevMax partners with Greek booking engine expert BookOnlineNow
eRevMax has completed a two-way integration with Greece-based internet booking engine BookOnlineNow. Hotels using eRevMax connectivity solutions can leverage this interface to make…
10 most Insta-worthy wedding locations
Your wedding is once-in-a-lifetime and must be extra special. The food, ceremony, and location must be perfect.
Hot hotel openings: Santorini’s 5-star resort on a volcanic island and more
In this week’s roundup, we’re looking at Santorini’s latest beachfront resort, a new Art Deco hotel in Miami, a historic hotel revival and more.
airBaltic extends operating season of flights to Athens and Reykjavik
Latvian airline airBaltic has announced the extension of the operating season of its flights from Riga to Athens, Greece and Reykjavik, Iceland. Flights to Reykjavik will be operated…
Moxy makes its debut in Greece
Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, has made its exciting entrance into Greece, opening the doors to Moxy Patra Marina. The third-largest city in the country,…
10 Greek islands that are becoming popular
Move over Mykonos and Santorini, Kythira and Samos are in! New research reveals that interest in Greece’s lesser-known islands is growing.
Ryanair launches flights in two new Greek airports
Ryanair celebrated the opening of its two new Greek airports as the first flights on its Preveza-Aktion service to Budapest and Kavala service to Poznan took off. These two new routes…
EBRD supports sustainable tourism in Greece, unveils new programme
In a move to boost sustainable tourism in Greece, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is now teaming up with the authorities in Greece to roll out a programme in…
Oman Air launches new route to Athens
The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air, has commenced its new daily direct service between Greece and Oman, with the first flight departing Muscat International Airport…
5 destinations rising in popularity among Brits
London Stansted Airport reveals Athens and Vienna have risen in popularity over the last five years among British passengers.
“Provocative and cheeky”: Olympic Holidays launches turn of year campaign
Olympic Holidays, a UK-based tour operator to Greece and Cyprus, has announced details of its new multiplatform #WelcomeToOurIslands campaign.
Go green in Greece: Sani Resort’s sustainable ways
Sani Resort, one of Greece’s luxury hotels, has adhered to the current increase in sustainable travel and strives to reduce its environmental footprint with a set of initiatives which are…
Cor fly me: Ryanair connects Liverpool to Corfu for Summer 2019
Ryanair has announced passengers flying from the North West of England will be able to experience more bang for their buck with cheaper fares and, what the airline calls, “Always Getting…
Oman Air jets in to Athens for Summer 2019
Oman Air has announced details of the latest addition to its schedule of global network this week, with the introduction of a new daily flight to and from Athens, set to fly as of June 2019.
Gennadi Grand Resort: An eco-friendly paradise opens in Rhodes Islands
Part of Lindos Hotel Group, Gennadi Grand Resort has opened its doors to luxury travellers in Rhodes Island, the largest of the Greek Islands and the island group’s historic capital.
Gimme Gimme Gimme a weekly summer service to Skiathos
Southampton Airport launches first direct flight to Greece flanked by ABBA tribute act.
Flylolo announces new Southampton – Skiathos service
Flylolo has now announced a new Anglo-Greco connection out of the southern hub of Southampton with the launch of its Skiathos service.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World announces five new hotels this May
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) added five new properties this May including four newly opened hotels to its spirited global portfolio.
Jet2’s new flights to Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey means 1.7 million seats in summer 2019
Jet2.com has announced its plans for summer 2019, which include three new European destinations flying out of London Stansted: Bourgas in Bulgaria; Chania in Crete; and Izmir in Turkey.
Newcastle International celebrates flights to Tunisia, Turkey, Croatia and Greece with surprise gift for local family
With summer finally arriving to the UK, Newcastle International Airport has announced new flights to Tunisia, Turkey, Croatia and Greece.
onefinestay launches in Sydney, Melbourne and… Mykonos
Private rental brand and Accor Group subsidiary onefinestay, has unveiled a glut of new sites to its global portfolio of luxury destinations today, with the announcement it will add 22…
Canaves Oia Epitome aims to be “the pinnacle of hotel luxury” in Santorini
In May 2018, Santorini will welcome a new hotel that will stand as the "pinnacle of luxury" in the quaint fishing town of Ammoudi: Canaves Oia Epitome.
A visit to Greece can be frequently…
Aegean announces US$5bn deal with Airbus – the largest private investment in Greek history
Following a solid opening to 2018, which saw Aegean Airways report a 12% growth in January and February's passenger numbers to 1.5 million, Greece’s largest airline has announced more good…
Going places by making faces: Vacation glow inspires Expedia collab with Estee Lauder
Both lifestyle brands jointly offer the opportunity to win the trip-of-a-lifetime to one of eight dream destinations from now until May 2018.
Greece promotes itself as a 365-day destination
The Ministry of Tourism, Greece is implementing a national policy focusing on promoting the country as a global 365-Day Destination.
This is on a long-term plan of five strategic pillars…
Marpunta Village signs first tour operators for 2018
Marpunta Village, Alonnisos, part of the Santikos Collection has signed up its first UK tour operators ready for its re-launch in May 2018.
The property, which was previously run as…
Celebration holidays at the five star Aldemar Royal Mare in Crete
A rise in groups of people travelling together for a celebration holiday has been seen at Aldemar’s 5-star Royal Mare in Anissaras, Crete.
There has been a r7% increase in the…
Larnaka tourism board updates on summer activities
The Larnaka Tourism Board has highlighted a summer of activities this year.
The destinations offers a variety of water sports and sea-based activities, including sea yoga. The session…
BA launches inaugural Skiathos route from London City
British Airways has launched flights to Skiathos from London City airport.
The route will operate three-times-a-week from London City.
As well as its famous Mamma Mia! film…
Scoot goes long-haul with European launch
Scoot reached a new milestone this week when it launched its first genuine long-haul route and its inaugural service to Europe.
Singapore Airlines' low-cost carrier touched down in…
Blue Air to launch eighth route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Blue Air has confirmed it will launch its eighth route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) on 17 June.
Flights to Larnaca in Cyprus will operate twice weekly on Tuesdays and…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Singapore, the Maldives, Greek Islands and more…
Hotel G Singapore (pictured above)
Location: Close to Singapore's main shopping street, Orchard Road, and few minutes away from Bugis and Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations
Grade: Upper-upscale…
Choice Hotels expands in Greece
Choice Hotels Europe, the company behind the Comfort, Quality, Clarion and Ascend Collection brands in Europe and part of Choice Hotels International, has signed a multi-unit development…
Record tourism arrivals in Greece continue in 2016
Greece has seen a 1.3 per cent increase in year-on-year arrivals from all overseas markets between January and August 2016, provisional data released by the Bank of Greece reports. …
New adult-friendly hotel to open in Halkidiki
Sani Resort, the five-star resort and ecological reserve in Halkidiki, Greece, has confirmed plans to open a new adult-friendly hotel, Sani Dunes, by the end of June 2017.
This chic…
India pens open skies deal with Greece
Indian travellers could soon be offered more opportunities to holiday in Greece, following the signing of an "open skies" aviation agreement between the two countries.
Under the new…
Scoot to launch first flights to Europe
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, will start flying to Europe for the first time next summer.
Scheduled to commence on 20 June 2017, the airline will operate non-stop…
The Wyndham Grand Athens to open next year
Wyndham Hotel Group has confirmed it will open its first hotel in Greece early next year.
The Wyndham Grand Athens will be situated on Karaiskaki Place, where Zeus International, a…
Greek summer for China Airlines
China Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a new seasonal charter service to Greece.
Commencing on 3 June 2016, the Taiwanese carrier will operate the route once a week, with flights…
Greece cruise specialist offers 2016 incentive
To celebrate one of its key 2016 destinations, Greece and the Greek Islands, small-ship cruise line Voyages to Antiquity is offering a Greek-themed hamper worth £50 for selected new bookings…
Brits flocked to Greece in 2015
Arrivals to Greece from the UK grew by 14.6% between January - November 2015 compared to the same period in 2014 according to the latest figures from The Bank of Greece.
Total…
BA confirms Kalamata route
British Airways has confirmed it will commence direct flights to Kalamata in the Greek region of Messinia in southwest Peloponnese from Heathrow on 30 April.
The flights will have…
Greece looks to double UK arrivals in two years
Greece has revealed ambitious plans to double its UK tourist numbers by 2017.
Adding more air capacity from the UK, prolonging the country’s holiday season, developing more niche…
Brits give Greek tourism a boost
The number of British holidaymakers heading to Greece has increased 29.3% in 2015, making the UK the country’s second largest source market for tourists.
That was the message from…
ABTA confirms new speakers for Travel Convention
ABTA has announced two new speakers for its Travel Convention set to be staged in Greece next week.
Hugo Jenkins, head of Global Sales, onefinestay and David Trunkfield, partner,…
Brits flock to Greece despite economic warnings
With overall sales to Greece up 40 per cent compared to the same time last year across its 400 plus strong contingent of independent travel agents, The Global Travel Group has revealed that…
Six Senses to open second spa in Greece
Six Senses Spas is set to open its newest facility at Greece’s renowned Belvedere Hotel, which overlooks Mykonos Town and the Aegean Sea.
“We are delighted to introduce our second…
ABTA warns UK holidaymakers heading to Greece
ABTA has urged UK holidaymakers heading to Greece to carry sufficient cash funds as the country balances precariously on the edge of economic collapse.
“Due to the ongoing financial…
Greek Islands last-minute bookings surge
Greece and its islands are proving particularly popular for holidaymakers looking for last-minute holidays, with late-deal bookings up an average of 58% on last year, according to beach…
Record early season for Carrier
Luxury tour operator Carrier has revealed the peak sales period has been one of the busiest trading months in its history.
Sales at the operator for travel in 2015 have increased more…
20 properties join Historic Hotels
Twenty hotels from countries including Wales and Ireland have recently joined Historic Hotels of Europe.
The group now has 500 members from across the continent, which also include…
Flight capacity to Greece picks up
Flight capacity from London to Greece and Cyprus will be updated this summer, as two airlines announced new routes.
Aegean Airlines has revealed it will operate a total of six direct…
AEGEAN ups UK services for 2015
AEGEAN Airlines has announced new flights between Gatwick and Heraklion, Crete next summer as part of an increased summer schedule.
The new service will commence 21 June with up to…
WTM14: Louis Cruises looks for growth under new Celestyal brand
Louis Cruises is gearing up for further growth moving into 2015 when its new Celestyal Cruises brand launches for its Aegean products.
From the start of next year the Celestyal…
2014 ‘breakout year’ for Greece tourism
This year will mark a ‘breakout year’ for tourism in Greece as visitation picks up.
Private sector organisation Marketing Greece has released figures showing UK visitor numbers were…
TUI to extend Greece summer season
TUI Travel has revealed it will increase its summer season in Greece next year as it has reached its target of boost arrivals into the country.
It’s been a year since TUI’s chief…
Manchester Aegean flights continue
Aegean Airlines has announced its Manchester flights will continue into winter.
The summer route to Athens will carry on during the winter months, alongside connections from the Greek…
ABTA 14: Travel Convention heads to Greece for 2015
ABTA has announced its Travel Convention will be held in Costa Navarino, Greece in 2015.
The Peloponnese region will host the convention from 12-14 October 2015 at The Westin Costa…
Louis Cruises targets trade to grow UK business
Cyprus-based Louis Cruises has announced plans to grow its UK passenger count.
The cruise line aims to carry at least 10,000 UK customers by 2018 and double this to more than 20,000…
Jet2 announces seven new destinations
Jet2 and Jet2holidays have announced seven new destinations to its network for summer 2015.
The airline will launch flights to Antalya, Gran Canaria, Larnaca (Cyprus), Malta, Rome,…
New brand announced by Louis Cruises
Louis Cruises has announced plans to launch a new brand in September.
The Greece-based cruise line will launch Celestyal Cruises using Louis Cristal and Louis Olympia sailing out of…
New Thomson Platinum Lifestyle collection launches
Thomson has announced a new ‘Platinum Lifestyle’ portfolio to group together design-led hotels already in the Platinum collection.
Hotels in the Platinum Lifestyle grouping must have…
TUI builds on exclusive excursions
Thomson and First Choice have launched more exclusive excursions for its customers through a ‘Collection’.
The Thomson Collection and First Choice Collection excursions all have at…
On the Deck: Diogenis Venetopoulos, Variety Cruises
Family-run Variety Cruises has a strong Greek heritage and specialist knowledge dating back to 1949 and is still run by the Venetopoulos family with a focus on experiential, luxury…
Greece backs Make Holidays Greener
Visit Greece has shown support for the Make Holidays Greener campaign.
The awareness week will be held all July to encourage cleaner and greener beaches with clean-ups and tips to be…
Air Astana adds European charter flights
Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana has unveiled plans to launch a series of new charter services to Europe this summer.
Commencing in June 2014, the airline will fly from…
TUI adds 29 regional UK routes
Thomson and First Choice have announced 29 new routes from regional airports in the UK for its summer 2015 programme.
Its new flights include services from the likes of Birmingham,…
Etihad boosts Mediterranean air connectivity
The Mediterranean region can look forward to more capacity from Etihad Airways. The airline announced a boost in frequency and capacity on its routes to Athens and Larnaca.
Peter…
Neilson unveils two new Beachclubs
Neilson has announced the launch of two new Beachclubs for this summer season.
The activity holiday specialist will open the Andriake Beachclub in Turkish region of Demre on 3 May…
Gulf Air resumes services to Athens
Gulf Air will resume flights to the Greek Capital this summer, with four weekly services to Athens International Airport.
The Bahrain national carrier will begin fights on 16 June, in…
Thomson unveils three new Sensatori Resorts
Thomson has announced three new Sensatori Resorts among new additions for the summer 2015 season.
The company plans to open new Sensatori resorts in Ibiza, Fethiye (Turkey) and…
Greek museums to open longer
Thirty three museums and archaeological sites will extend their opening hours during the summer months, the Greek Culture Ministry has confirmed.
From 1 April until the end of October…
Saudi Arabia looks to ink tourism pact with Greece
Saudi Arabia and Greece will sign a major agreement here on Monday to boost cooperation in the tourism sector, as reported by Arab News. The pact will also look to generate growth in…
Record numbers heading to Greece
Greece welcomed a record number of tourists during 2013, according to the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE).
A record 12.7 million people traveller to the main Greek…
New Greece tourism website launched
Tourism organisation MARKETING GREECE has announced the launch of a new consumer website to promote the destination.
The website, at www.discovergreece.com, hopes to act as a central…
European hotel demand outpaces North America
Demand growth for hotels in Europe has surpassed the rise in North America for two months in a row.
According to new data from STR Global, Europe has seen 3.2% growth in a 12-month…
Part 2: Hidden Treasures
“We’ve been driving the ship all night like we stole it,” announces Crystal Serenity’s droll captain, Birger Vorland, as his mighty craft motors towards Kotor.
The Montenegrin resort…
Thomson gets in on the scene with new hotel brand
Thomson has launched a new hotel concept aimed at young travellers looking for quiet hotels near nightlife centres.
The new Thomson Scene hotels are aimed at 25-35 year olds and have…
Ocean Countess on fire off Greece coast
Cruise ship Ocean Countess is currently on fire off the coast of Greece.
The five crew onboard the former Cunard Countess have been accounted for in the port of Halkis, where the ship…
Athens to host wedding planners event
Athens has been chosen as the host destination for the first ever Destination Wedding Planner Congress (DWP) next year.
Leading Hotels of the World member Grand Resort Lagonissi will…
AirFastTickets unveils new website
Travel firm AirFastTickets has unveiled a new website after developing its service and product offering.
The company, which has offices in Greece and New York, has developed new…
Greece looks to appeal beyond beaches
Greece is hoping to extend its tourist season past the summer beach holiday as it starts to recover from its recession.
The number of British tourists heading to Greece in the first…
Ten new routes for easyJet
easyJet has announced 10 new routes for summer 2014.
The carrier will add services from Gatwick to Newcastle, Brittany, Paris and Jersey; as well as Belfast International to Bordeaux…
Greece to host agent concert
The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) will host a special concert for travel agents next week.
The tourism body will celebrate Greek tradition and culture at the event at The…
Norwegian announces new UK-US routes
Norwegian has announced three new long-haul routes from Gatwick to the USA.
The carrier will launch services from the Sussex airport to New York (JFK), Los Angeles and Fort Lauderdale…
TUI’s Long meets with Greek PM
TUI Travel’s chief executive Peter Long has met with the Greek Prime Minister to discuss the company’s growth plans in the country.
Long commended PM Antonis Samaras for having a…
Sun and city breaks top winter getaways
UK holidaymakers taking holidays in the winter are most likely to head to the sun and cities, according to ABTA.
In a recent poll by the association 19% said they are planning a…
SIA to fly to Athens
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch a new service to Athens next year.
Operating on a seasonal basis from 9 June to 9 October 2014, the new route will aim to take advantage of strong…
Princess cancels Royal cruise
The newest ship of Carnival subsidiary Princess Cruises, has suffered an electrical power cut while on a Mediterranean itinerary, ending in a cancelled cruise.
The ship, which was on…
The Moorings to rebrand
TUI’s yachting arm The Moorings has will go through a rebrand for 2014.
The new identity is to “incorporate the company’s heritage into a fresh identity for today’s customer” and will…
New Greece marketing body created
A new organisation looking to increase tourism from the UK to Greece has launched.
Marketing Greece has been created by the country’s private sector working closely with its Ministry…
Greece makes comeback
A glut of major UK tour operators are reporting an increase in business because of renewed interest in Greece, the Mail on Sunday has reported.
Mark Warner, Sunvil Holidays and TUI…
Thomas Cook awarded Louis Hotel damages
Thomas Cook has been awarded a damages payout by Louis Hotels after two children died of carbon monoxide poisoning in one of its hotels in 2006.
Robert and Christianne Shepherd died…
EasyJet reschedules flights ahead of Greek strikes
Low cost British carrier easyJet has been forced to rearrange a number of its Greek departures because of a planned strike by the country’s air traffic controllers.
The airline has…
Josephides steps down as Sunvil MD
Sunvil Group’s operations director Chris Wright has been promoted to managing director after Noel Josephides announced a move to chairman.
Josephides has taken the role of chairman…
Olympic Holidays pens Air Partner deal
Olympic Holidays has signed a deal with Air Partner for a new flying programme this summer.
The air charter broker has organised flights from Gatwick and Manchester to all the Greek…
New Manchester-Athens service announced
Aegean Airlines is to launch flights between Manchester and Athens later this month.
The carrier will operate flights each Saturday and Monday from 25 May and will provide connections…
Excel Travel launches Mediterranean cruise holiday destinations
Excel Travel announced its exclusive partnership with AbouMerhi Cruises to offer Egyptians access to luxurious southern European holiday destinations aboard recently renovated Orient Queen…
Sunvil introduces new carrier
Sunvil Holidays and sister company GIC The Villa Collection has announced it will introduce a new airline to its summer Greece programme next year.
Flights by Berlin-based Germania from…
New campaign unveiled by Rhodes
Tourism authorities from Rhodes unveiled a new marketing campaign at WTM today aimed at the British market.
Its ‘Sunkissed by Rodos’ campaign will see its ‘sunkissers’ hug and kiss…
New Athens B2B workshops announced
New B2B travel workshops are to be held in Athens next year to promote tourism in the city and surrounding areas.
The ‘Travel Trade Athens’ shows have been developed by the Athens…
Aegean Airlines acquires Olympic Air
Aegean Airlines has acquired Olympic Air for EUR72 million.
Under the deal with Aegean and Marfin Investment Group (MIG) Olympic Air will become a subsidiary of Aegean and retain its own…
Emirates to connect Athens with A380 service
Emirates will operate its A380 scheduled service into Athens from 26 October 2012.
The airline has been servicing the route for the past 16 years. Additional A380 destinations that are set…
Turkish Airlines orders 15 A330s
Turkish Airlines has placed an order for 15 new Airbus A330-300s.
The deal, which is worth US$3.3 billion at current list prices, marks the airline's seventh A330 order and will almost…
Greece strike to hit travel
Flights, ferries and transport to, from and in Greece are expected to face delays and cancellations tomorrow due to a general strike.
Greece’s largest labour unions have called a general…
Rotana Group expands its Dubai portfolio
This October, the Rotana Group will open two new hotels to cater to growing tourists in Dubai. The two new facilities to be launched this October are Al Ghurair Arjaan Rotana hotel…
Turkish Airlines profits jump 142%
Turkish Airlines recorded net profits of TRY164 million (US$91.8m, GDP57.8) in the first half year of 2012 - 142% better than the same period last year.
The result followed a 36% jump in…
Brits ‘spend £200 in-resort in all-inclusives’
All-inclusive holidays may end up more expensive for consumers than previously thought, with ‘big differences’ between the offering in Europe and long-haul, a new report has said.…
Turkey continues tourism boost
Turkey has continued to see an increase of tourism this year, its tourism authority has revealed.
New figures show the number of foreign visitors to June this year increase 2.7%…
Club Med Gregolimano, Greece
‘All-inclusive resorts’ seem to have a bad reputation in Britain, but the French-owned Club Med has been bucking this trend for half a century, finds Simon Willmore
As our boat thunders…
Two million head overseas this weekend
Two million British holidaymakers are expected to head overseas in the next four days as schools break up for the summer holidays.
ABTA expects most holidaymakers to head to Spain…
Rixos rolls out expansion plans
In an effort to create a Turkish niche in the market, the Rixos Group has announced that it will expand its operations abroad this year with the addition of five new hotels to its present…
Paul Gauguin to add 73 new ports on 2013
Paul Gauguin, the South Pacific cruise operator, has unveiled its 2013 itineraries including 73 new ports of call.
Next year, the company will offer 19 itineraries calling at 22…
Mark Warner moves forward with new resort
Mark Warner Holidays marked a ‘new future’ in its business this week as it showed its new Rhodes resort to press and travel agents.
The independent company, which has been operating for 38…
All-inclusive leads Greece bookings amid financial woes
British travellers flocking to Greece this summer needn’t be worried of dramatic changes to the country no matter what happens to its government and economy, some operators have said.
While…
Turkey flight links improve
Tour operators in the UK have welcomed new flights to Turkey and North Cyprus from a private airline based in the country.
Atlasjet has filled a gap in the market left by Cyprus Turkish…
‘Warning’ sparks Greek euro confusion
Holiday companies and consumers faced confusion over the state of the Greek euro yesterday after DialaFlight warned customers to dispose of Greek-printed notes.
Financial analysts have…
TUI defends all-inclusive product
TUI has defended its all-inclusive offering and impact on communities by saying comment around the issue is ‘exaggerated’.
Speaking at a panel session last week, David Burling,…
Avro expands regional Greece departures
Flight-only operator Avro has expands its Greek flights further for next summer. The company has added charter flights from both East Midlands and Newcastle to Corfu and Heraklion in Crete.…
Flights reinstated as Greek strikes shortened
easyJet and British Airways have reinstated flights toGreece and its islands across the next two days after an air traffic controllerstrike was shortened.
The 48-hour strike will now only…
Greek flights disruption expected Weds, Thurs, Fri
Flights to and from Greece will be affected for two daysfollowing an air traffic controller strike in the country.
Services could be cancelledor delayed from midnight during the 48-hour…
Ionian Weddings launches to trade
A bespoke weddings company has announced it is to begin selling its products through travel agents.
Ionian Weddings specialises in ceremonies in Greece and Cyprus with locations including a…
Exodus launches 14 new cycling tips
Exodus has launched 14 new cycling tours for 2012-13. The new trips add five more countries to the bicycle tour operator's portfolio; the USA, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Greece and Iceland.…
Greece flights hits by fresh strike
A general strike has brought air services in Greece to a standstill today. The country's two largest carriers, Aegean and Olympic Airlines, have been forced to cancel all flights on…
Avro further increases 2012 Greek capacity
Trade operator Avro has further expanded its Greek programme for next summer. The flight-only operator has added flights from Bristol to Corfu, Zante and Crete and there are also new flights…
Directline Holidays sees Greek popularity up
Directline Holidays has revealed that the Greek islands have been catching up with sales to Majorca this summer. The online travel agent saw sales to Larnaca in Cyprus increase 28% last…
Greece tourism arrivals increases
Greece has seen a 10% increase in visitor arrivals for the first seven months this year. According to figures from the Federation of Greek Tourism Enterprises, the largest increase in…
Greece taxi service suspended, says FCO
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has warned that taxi services in Greece have been suspended following ongoing strikes in the country. Taxis had previously blocked access to Athens…
Greek taxi drivers block access to Athens airport and port
A strike by taxi drivers in Greece has caused traffic chaos in the country, including limited access to Athens' airport and harbour port. Officials at Athens International Airport have urged…
Greece tourism arrivals grows, Athens buses to offer WiFi
International tourism to Greece has increased 9.52% in the last six months, according to the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises. More than four million overseas tourists are said to…
Seabourn debuts new luxury liner
Seabourn launched its new 450-passenger Seabourn Quest in a naming ceremony in Barcelona on Monday 20 June. The award-winning actress, Blythe Danner served as godmother to the new vessel -…
Flights to be hit if Greece 24-hour strike goes ahead
Flights to and from Greece could be hit by a nationwide strike in the country tomorrow over budget cuts. easyJet has said it expects significant disruption if the 24-hour strike take place…
Voyages of Antiquity launches six new cruises for 2012
Voyages of Antiquity has added six new itineraries to its programme. Its new 2012 brochure contains the new cruises, which cover various areas of western Mediterranean. Early booking offers…
Greek airline Hellenic Imperial launches Gatwick flights
Greek carrier Hellenic Imperial Airways has announced it will commence flights between Gatwick and Athens next month. Flights on the route will begin on 1 July three times a week, with…
Greece makes a comeback in holiday sales
Tour operators are reporting an increase in holiday sales to Greece as the country moves on from its heavy economic uncertainty. While Youhotels.com has seen a 10% increase in bookings to…
One Stop Touring Shop launches incentive
One Stop Touring Shop has launched an agent incentive offering one agent the chance to win a holiday to Greece. To enter the competition, agents need to book a tour with each of the 1STS…
Rhodes tourism to benefit from more cruise visits
Rhodes' tourism is set to be given a boost this year from the cruise sector, following Greece's decision to develop ports and ship diversions from North Africa. The change in itinerary to…
Solo’s Holidays reports Turkey and Greece popularity
Solo's Holidays has seen a rise in bookings to Turkey and Greece on the run up to Easter. The solo traveller specialist believes that more travellers are opting for sunny holidays at…
Greece to waive airport fees in bid to boost tourism
Greece is to waive its airport fees for nine months in a bid to regenerate the country's tourism industry. The country's airports, except Athens, are to stop charging landing, takeoff and…
Costa Cruises reports 33% growth in Med product
Costa Cruises has grown its Mediterranean-based cruise product by 33 percent this year. The cruise line is set to make 2,800 calls at 92 destinations in the Med this year, with nine million…
Brand new resort for mainland Greece
A new prime coastal destination is set to open on mainland Greece this May boasting the destination's first signature golf course and a spa offering treatments inspired by ancient Greek…
Luxury Greek resort looks for niche operators
A new top-end resort in Greece is on the hunt for specialist agents and tour operators to sell its property to the UK market.
Kinsterna Hotel & Spa, located in the medieval castle city…
AQUIS acquires first city hotel
AQUIS Hotel and Resorts has acquired its first city hotel, the five-star Corfu Palace Hotel, and plans on increasing its portfolio to 20 in total by the end of the year. The luxury 112-room…
