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Europe’s Strong Performance Boosts International Tourism, Greece Among Largest Earners

With a 15 percent increase in tourism receipts, Greece was mentioned in the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer among the 25 largest international tourism earners that saw their receipts grow by double-digits for the first six to eight months of 2013.

Greece’s Tourism Revenues Rise In January-August Period

Greek revenues from tourism rose by 13.7 percent in the eight-month period between January and August this year, Bank of Greece data published on 29 October showed.

Lufthansa And Greece On The Path Of Steady Growth

Germany’s Lufthansa has recorded steady passenger growth from Greece to Europe and the United States and vice versa, according to Jens Bischof, responsible for sales at Lufthansa’s passenger airline.

Hilton Athens Honored By Readers Of Business Traveller Magazine

Hilton Athens received the title of "Best Business Hotel in Western Europe" at the Business Traveller Awards 2013 that took place recently at London's Royal Garden hotel in the UK.

Tourism, Aviation Policies To Be Discussed At UNWTO and WTM Ministers’ Summit

The 2013 UNWTO and WTM Ministers' Summit at the upcoming World Travel Market (WTM) in London will put a spotlight on the essential connection between air transport and tourism, debating the challenges and opportunities of promoting higher policy coordination between aviation and...

Qatar Airways Joins oneworld Alliance

Qatar Airways will become part of oneworld at midnight Doha time tonight, adding one of the world's fastest growing and most highly rated airlines to the world's fastest growing and most highly rated global airline alliance.

Travelport Appoints New Vice President & General Manager Of Airline IT Solutions

Travelport has announced the appointment of Bret Kidd as vice president & general manager of airline IT solutions.

3ο ΕΛΛΗΝΟΡΩΣΙΚΟ ΕΞΑΓΩΓΙΚΟ ΣΥΜΠΟΣΙΟ: «Προωθώντας Ελληνικά προϊόντα στην ρωσική αγορά: Τρόφιμα-ποτά»

Το Ελληνορωσικό Εμπορικό Επιμελητήριο είναι στην ευχάριστη θέση να αναγγείλει την διοργάνωση του 3ου Ελληνορωσικού Εξαγωγικού Συμποσίου: «Προωθώντας Ελληνικά προϊόντα στην ρωσική αγορά», που θα λάβει χώρα στην Αθήνα στις 25-26 Ιανουαρίου...

Δήμος Θήρας: Συνεχίζεται η επιδότηση του δρομολογίου Οίας-Θηρασίας

Τον Υπουργό Ναυτιλίας και Αιγαίου κ. Μιλτιάδη Βαρβιτσιώτη συνάντησε πρόσφατα ο Δήμαρχος Θήρας Αναστάσιος - Νικόλαος Ζώρζος, εκθέτοντάς του τη σημασία και την αναγκαιότητα συνέχισης της κρατικής επιδότησης της καθημερινής ακτοπλοϊκής σύνδεση...

Pelion Villages Promoted As “Slow Tourism” Destinations

The Region of Thessaly has launched a pilot initiative to promote the cultural values of the villages of Milies and Vizitsa in Pelion, Magnesia, and establish them as "slow tourism" destinations.

Greek Villages Milies-Vizitsa: A Station Of Architecture And Tastes

A pilot initiative entitled "Milies-Vizitsa: Station of Architecture and Tastes" has been launched by the Region of Thessaly that aims to manage the cultural values of villages in Pelion to increase their economic and social development and attract more tourists all year around.

Air France Greece Celebrates 80 Years Of Passenger Service

Air France celebrated its 80th birthday this month! In celebration of this milestone, Air France Greece on 24 October held an anniversary party in Athens to celebrate the airline's presence in the Greek skies.

Air France Celebrates 80-Year Anniversary

80 years ago, on 7 October 1933 at 4pm, Air France was officially inaugurated at Le Bourget airport, by the Air Transport Minister Pierre Cot.

NJV Athens Plaza To Host Greece’s Top Wine Producers This Winter

The NJV Athens Plaza hotel this winter will host some of the most reputable wine producers of Greece in an aim to highlight and promote the country's wine to visitors and guests in the Greek capital.

Region Of Thessaly Honors Culinary Genius Elias Mamalakis

Distinguished Greek journalist and culinary genius Elias Mamalakis was honored recently by the Regional Governor of Thessaly Konstantinos Agorastos for his valuable contribution to the promotion of the region's local cuisine as a cultural value.

“bakù” Restaurant Reopens In Athens After Summer Break

After a brief break for the summer, bakù restaurant, within The Margi Hotel in the Vouliagmeni area, reopened its doors for the winter season on 25 October with a whole new set of tantalizing dishes.

Greek Hotels Shine At Swedish Trade Fair For Senior Citizens

Greek hotels from Crete, Chalkidiki and Evia promoted their services to international travel professionals and senior citizens at the 19th SENIOR, the biggest fair in Sweden for an active older audience.

The Greek Islands Come Closer To Scotland Via easyJet

The Greek islands of Crete and Kos are included on easyJet's new flight schedule for 2014.

Διημερίδα για την εκπαίδευση και κατάρτιση ενηλίκων στις Κυκλάδες

Διημερίδα με τίτλο «Εκπαίδευση και Κατάρτιση Ενηλίκων στις Κυκλάδες: Αμβλύνοντας εκπαιδευτικές, κοινωνικές και επαγγελματικές ανισότητες», διοργανώνει η Γενική Γραμματεία Δια Βίου Μάθησης του Υπουργείου Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων στις 30 και 31 Οκτωβρίου στην Ερμούπολ...

Greek Ferry Schedules 2014 – Tourism Professionals & Travelers Welcome Early Announcement

Tourism professionals in Greece and abroad, as well as travelers wishing to visit the country, welcome the early announcement of Greek ferry schedules For 2014. For the first time in the recent years of the Greek travel sector, the ferry schedules to a number of the most popular...