Celine Dion revealed she has been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease, and as a result had to cancel her concert originally scheduled in Athens on June 9, 2023, greekcitytimes.com reports. Specifically, with her announcement, the famous singer made it known that her spring European tour, Courage World Tour, which was … [Περισσότερα...]

The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE) has met to advance the fair and responsible recovery of the sector. Meeting in Madrid and guided by the principles of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, the Committee explored the main topics of its working groups for the next four years (period of 2022-2025). The focus of the Committee will be on analyzing the ethical aspects and impacts of the … [Περισσότερα...]

The Independence Day of the Republic of Finland was celebrated on Wednesday evening in Athens at the Finnish ambassador Jari Gustafsson's residence, ANA reports. The ambassador said that he believed that the closer bilateral dialogue between the two countries that started this year with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin's visit to Greece and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias' visit to Helsinki … [Περισσότερα...]

Apart from the Athens Acropolis, the most iconic attraction of the Greek capital from ancient times to the present day, tourists love to wander the narrow streets of the city, where they are inundated with aromas, tastes, conversations, and welcoming smiles from the residents. Tornos News Source: tornosnews.gr/en/ … [Περισσότερα...]

Under the maxim "Unity is our strength", Qatar National Day was celebrated by the Qatari Embassy at an event held in a central Athens hotel on Thursday, ANA reports. Ambassador of Qatar to Greece Waleed bin Mohammed Al-Emadi expressed his country's interest in deepening bilateral relations between Greece and Qatar and spoke of the support both countries provide to each other in international … [Περισσότερα...]

Digital Governance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis inaugurated the new Athens-3 data center on Thursday, at the Athens Data Center Campus in Koropi, ANA reports. In 2019 Greece was on the US Department of Commerce's 301 Tariff Actions & Exclusion Process list, noted Pierrakakis, "a list you don't want to be in." Athens-3 has a 6.8 megawatts (MW) of IT capacity, the largest in Greece, occupies a … [Περισσότερα...]

The Christmas tree in Thessaloniki's main square Aristotelous Square was lit on Wednesday, ANA reports.Accompanying the lighting of the tree, 18 meters tall, was a concert by singer Petros Iakovidis. Mayor Constantine Zervas expressed the season's wishes to the crowd. In addition to the tree from Taxiarchis on the Chalkidiki peninsula, street and neighborhood decorative lights were also turned … [Περισσότερα...]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the amount of airline funds for repatriation being blocked by governments has risen by more than 25% ($394 million) in the last six months. Total funds blocked now tally at close to $2.0 billion. IATA calls on governments to remove all barriers to airlines repatriating their revenues from ticket sales and other activities, in line with … [Περισσότερα...]

Announced at the International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes France (ILTM), the Dubai based DAMAC Group, under its property development arm DAMAC Properties — one of the region’s foremost luxury real estate developers, has signed a contract with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to operate a new resort on a group of private islands in The Maldives. Source: … [Περισσότερα...]

With over 2,430 shows and approximately 1,135,500 visitors since 2014, Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ celebrates another year as the only Cirque du Soleil resident show in Mexico Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]

Frontier Airlines unveiled a new plane at Orlando International Airport (MCO) featuring SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium’s Ted the Turtle on Monday. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]

The last Boeing 747 left the company’s widebody factory in advance of its delivery to Atlas Air in early 2023. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]

New data from travel technology company IBS Software reveals that despite more than two thirds (68%) of passengers being inconvenienced by disrupted journeys since COVID travel restrictions were lifted and 66% expecting more of the same during upcoming trips, most (83%) still plan on flying for a break in the next six months. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]

The accolades keep rolling in for Ontario International Airport (ONT), the gateway for choice for millions of Southern California air travelers and now, for the fifth straight year, the fastest-growing airport in the United States Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]

Tropical destinations, on board magic and a variety of fan-favorite itineraries to the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico await Disney Cruise Line guests in early 2024. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced that it will accelerate the debut of its new ship Vista by introducing a new “Founder’s Cruise” departing from Rome on May 13, 2023, and sailing to Venice. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]

From the expansive Savannas of Kenya to the pristine shores of the Caribbean, Marriott International is set to expand its global luxury footprint and is reimagining high-touch hospitality Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]

Waldorf Astoria and Conrad features seven new destination openings next year; LXR expands its development pipeline with three new APAC and Middle East openings. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]

Waldorf Astoria Chicago is pleased to celebrate the completion of its renovation across the grand chateau-style Gold Coast hotel. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]

Marriott International is pleased to announce that Delta Hotels by Marriott® has opened its 100th property – Delta Hotels by Marriott, Dubai Investment Park Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]