Associated Press Southwest Airlines says it is ending its cabin service earlier on its flights starting next month. Beginning on Dec. 4, a...
Travel and Tourism
Cyprus in US Visa Waiver Program soon
DORITA YIANNAKOU Cyprus is on the verge of joining the US Visa Waiver Program, with just a few minor issues remaining to be addressed....
The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps
By THOMAS ADAMSON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Five years after a catastrophic fire reduced Notre Dame Cathedral to a smoldering shell,...
AirBaltic expands flights linking Greece with Latvia and Lithuania
Newsroom AirBaltic, Latvia’s state-owned low-cost carrier, will for the first time connect Athens with Riga almost all year round, that...
Tourism in Cyprus hits new highs
Newsroom Tourism in Cyprus continues to shine in 2024, with arrivals nearing 3.73 million between January and October, marking a 4.6%...
Tourists increasingly opting for off-peak holidays
Ilias Bellos Demand for summer travel to Greece is shifting from the traditional peak months of July and August to earlier and later...
Florence cracks down on overtourism just as Italy hosts G7 tourist ministers in Renaissance city
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — The city of Florence took new measures Tuesday to crack down on overtourism, just as the...
The Unique Chapels of Greece; the architecture, legends, and traditions
Home to some of the most unique chapels in the world, Greece attracts countless visitors looking to experience the unparalleled...
Sip, savor: Greek vineyards celebrate wine tourism
Apostolos Lakasas - Sunday marks Global Wine Tourism Day, a celebration encouraging wine enthusiasts to explore the diverse world of Greek...
Crete extends tourism season
Newsroom - Crete, the flagship of Greek tourism, is extending the tourism season for another year, with the “help” of climate change, as...
New initiatives to boost wine tourism in Greece
Newsroom - Deputy Minister of Tourism Elena Rapti met with Chair of the National Wine Tourism Committee Mary Triantafyllopoulou to discuss...
Four stunning autumn drives in Greece
These routes offer a perfect blend of adventure, natural beauty, and peaceful autumn scenery, making each drive a memorable escape into...
Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for ‘snowbirds’ on Florida’s Gulf Coast
By MIKE SCHNEIDER and KATE PAYNE Associated Press BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The start of "snowbird" season in Florida is only weeks...
Cyprus eyes tourism from the States
DORITA YIANNAKOU - In July, Cypriot authorities made contact with Delta Air Lines, based in Georgia, with the aim of establishing a direct...
New Zealand airport imposes cuddle cap with 3-minute limit on goodbye hugs to avoid traffic jams
By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Emotional farewells are a common sight at airports, but...
The White House public tour is getting an upgrade. Visitors will see, hear and touch more
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden trained her educator's eye on the White House public tour and on...
Hospitality leaders discuss investment opportunities and challenges in Greek tourism sector
Aris Dimitrakopoulos - Hospitality leaders discussed the opportunities and challenges of investing in Greece’s tourism sector during the...
Leaf-peepers are flocking to see New England’s brilliant fall colors
By NICK PERRY, MICHAEL CASEY and PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — New England leaf-watching season is in full swing,...
A grand museum displaying Egypt’s ancient treasures is opening for a trial run
By AHMED HATEM Associated Pres CAIRO (AP) — The Grand Egyptian Museum will open 12 halls with exhibits about ancient Egypt in its main...
United to extend season flights between Athens and the US
Newsroom - United Airlines has announced the extension of seasonal flights with daily direct connections from Athens to US for the summer...