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Although domestic tourism is in a continuous drop, incoming tourism to Greece seems to be looking at a recovery as the number of foreign tourists is seen to be increasing by 10 percent compared with last year.
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Coastal Shipping Problems Trouble Greek Island Hoteliers

Greek ferry connections will not be reduced this year, the secretary general of the shipping ministry, Athanasios Bousios, assured Greek hoteliers at the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels’ Board of Directors meeting held yesterday, 27 February.
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Greece Aims To Attract More Chinese Tourists This Year

"Some 21,000 Chinese tourists chose Greece as their first stop in Europe last year, which translates to a 23 percent increase from the year before," Chinese Ambassador to Greece Du Qiwen said yesterday, 27 February, at an event hosted by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and...
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“Re-think Athens” Winner Announced

Okra, a Dutch architectural firm, has won the “Re-think Athens” European architectural competition with a plan to radically transform the Greek capital by pedestrianising Panepistimiou Street in central Athens.
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Etihad Pays $70 million For Heathrow Slots From Jet Airways

Etihad Airways concluded a transaction with Jet Airways to purchase the Indian carrier’s three pairs of Heathrow slots for $70 million, Abu Dhabi's airline said in announcement yesterday, Wednesday, 27 February.
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Seli Ski Center Announces Weekend Events

The Seli National Ski Center will hold two events this weekend 2-3 March 2013 for ski lovers.
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Gastrotourism Campaign Goes On The Air

The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) launched a TV advert with the support of SKAI television network to promote the “Gastrotourism–Food for development” campaign.
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SETE To Launch Institute For Tourism Training Issues

Following the announcement of SETE's new role as social partner in January, the association will now be involved in training issues for tourism through the SETE Institute (INSETE) soon to operate.

“Marketing Greece” Set To Launch

The members of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) last month voted in favor for the association to participate and therefore establish “Marketing Greece,” a private company to efficiently promote Greek tourism.
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Greek Startups In Tourism Presented

A series of very interesting platforms designed to offer better services and overall experiences to Greece’s visitors were presented by young and ambitious entrepreneurs to an audience of some 300 people at the first meet-up on Greek startups that took place recently at HUB...
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Το 1ο Διεθνές Θερινό Σχολείο “Managing Tourism In Time Of Crisis” Διοργανώνει Το Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου Στη Ρόδο

Το Τμήμα Διοίκησης Επιχειρήσεων και το Διατμηματικό Πρόγραμμα Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών “Σχεδιασμός, Διοίκηση και Πολιτική του Τουρισμού” του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου διοργανώνουν στη Ρόδο το 1ο Διεθνές Θερινό Σχολείο “Managing tourism in time of crisis” από τις 29 Μαΐου έως και τις...
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UPDATE: GNTO Announces Actions For 2013 Tourism Season

The Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) communication actions for this year's tourism season were presented today, Tuesday, 26 February, by the organization's secretary general Panos Livadas at an event held at the Acropolis Museum.
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GNTO Announces Actions For 2013 Tourism Season

The Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) communication activities for this year's tourism season were presented today, Tuesday, 26 February, by the organization's secretary general Panos Livadas at an event held at the Acropolis Museum.
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Traditional Events At The Metropolitan This March

Celebrate Tsiknopempti and Kathari Deftera the Greek way!
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KLM Introduces Renewed European Product Αnd Price Policy

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced it will offer flights to more than 30 European destinations at competitive prices with effect from 22 April 2013.
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The Peloponnese Region Launches New Tourism Campaign

The Peloponnese Region aims to expand its tourism season to seven months over the next three years and in gradual stages become an all year round destination, according to the region’s new tourism development strategic plan.
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Greece Explores Methods To Enter Chinese Market

The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Hellenic-Chinese Chamber will hold an event to discuss methods aimed to boost Greek exports and foreign arrivals to the country through activities in the Chinese market.
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Etihad Wins Fastest Growing To The Middle East Honors

For the second consecutive year, Etihad Airways won the award for Fastest Growing Airline in the Middle East at the Athens International Airport (AIA) Airline Marketing Workshop.
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IMIC 2013 To Be Held This Year On Santorini

The 8th edition of the International Meetings and Incentives Conference (IMIC) series will take place this year on Santorini, which this year has proclaimed 2013 as the “Year Of Gastronomy in Santorini.”
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Cyprus Airways Named Fastest Growing Airline In Greece

Athens International Airport (AIA) recently honored Cyprus Airways with the “Best of the TOP-10 Airlines” award during an award ceremony that took place during the 13th Airline Marketing Workshop held on 14 February at the airport.
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Greek Tourist Guides To Hold Treasure Hunt In Athens

On the occasion of International Tourist Guide Day 2013 that was celebrated yesterday, 21 February, the Licensed Tourist Guides Union will hold a treasure hunt this Sunday, 24 February. The event is held under the auspices of the City of Athens.