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Heraklion, Crete, Makes “Smart21 Communities” 2014 List

For the third year, the city of Heraklion on Crete is among the world’s Smart21 Communities of 2014 put together by Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), based in New York.

Athens, Greece, Attracts Considerable Interest At IMEX America Expo

The Greek capital’s reputation as a safe and ideal destination to host major international conferences and events seems to have taken a turn for the better, according to the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB).

Gay Friendly Greek Hotels Go To WTM 2013

Gay friendly Greek and Cypriot prestigious hotels will be promoted to the International LGBT travel market at this year's World Travel Market in London (4-7 November).

“Our Greece Globally Yours” Campaign Presented To Foreign Diplomatic Missions

The "Our Greece Globally Yours" campaign that promotes the "other side" of the true and unspoilt Greece was recently presented to representatives of foreign diplomatic missions at the Information Office of the European Parliament in Greece.

Macedonia-Thrace Hoteliers To Hold Conference At Philoxenia 2013 In Thessaloniki

The Macedonia-Thrace Hotel Managers Association will hold its second annual conference during the 29th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia in Thessaloniki.

Travelport Unveils New Abu Dhabi Office

Travelport recently marked its continuous growth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the opening of a new office in Abu Dhabi.

Δήμος Θήρας: Ακτοπλοϊκή διασύνδεση Οίας – Θηρασίας

Τον Υπουργό Ναυτιλίας και Αιγαίου θα επισκεφθεί ο Δήμαρχος Θήρας Αναστάσιος - Νικόλαος Ζώρζος, την Παρασκευή 25.10.2013 το μεσημέρι, προκειμένου να θέσει και δια ζώσης το μείζον θέμα της συνέχισης της κρατικής επιδότησης της καθημερινής ακτοπλοϊκής σύνδεση...

Hellenic Seaways: Επέκταση της έκπτωσης για νέους φοιτητές

Παράταση μέχρι τις 15 Νοεμβρίου στην έκπτωση 35% που προσφέρει η Hellenic Seaways σε νέους φοιτητές και τις οικογένειές τους για όλους τους προορ...

Aegean Completes Acquisition Of Olympic Air

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines signed a definitive agreement with Marfin Investment Group to acquire Olympic Air on 23 October. The transfer of 100 percent of Olympic Air shares was completed the same day.

Kefalogianni Meets With European Commission Task Force for Greece

Greece has made significant reforms in recent months to the tourism sector that aim to solve chronic problems, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni informed the head of the European Commission Task Force for Greece, Horst Reichenbach.

“Navarino Challenge” Marathon In Greece’s Peloponnese Wraps Up With Great Success

The first "Navarino Challenge" marathon led by Greek-American ultramarathon man Dean Karnazes successfully wrapped up last week in Messinia and Arcadia, two Greek regions in the Peloponnese.

GNTO Promotes Evia As All Year Round Destination

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in collaboration with the Region of Evia recently held a workshop for the promotion of Evia as a four season destination to the Benelux market.

Starwood To Hold Bike Ride In Athens To Support UNISEF

Grande Bretagne - Exterior NightAthens-based hotels Grande Bretagne and King George will support the Starwood EAME Road to Awareness (R2A) fundraising program for children next month.

Etihad Airways, Korean Air Expand Code Share Agreement

Etihad Airways has expanded its code share agreement with Korean Air, South Korea's largest airline, to include six new destinations.

Aegean, Olympic Air Present Plans For Remote Greek Island Routes

Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air recently presented their plans that will follow the merge of the two companies, during a meeting with 32 representatives from 15 Greek remote islands that has air routes covered by Olympic Air.

Emirates SkyCargo Named “Overall Carrier Of The Year”

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has bolstered its position as a leading global player in air cargo industry by winning the "Overall Carrier Of The Year" award at the Payload Asia Awards 2013.

Kefalogianni Optimistic About 2014 Tourism Season In Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni sent a message of optimism for next year’s tourism season during the 12th Tourism & Development Conference of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) held in Athens on 22 October.

SETE Aims For Greece To Welcome 24 Million Tourists By 2021

Greece could welcome 24 million tourists by 2021 if the results of a report on the country’s tourism strategic planning are taken under consideration by the Greek Government, according to the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE).

McKinsey Presents Key Tourism Products That Will Boost Arrivals To Greece

Some 3.3 billion euros should be invested in tourism every year for each of the next eight years in order to attain the target of 24 million international arrivals per year, McKinsey & Company informed officials of the Greek Government and tourism professionals on 22 October in Athens.

Study: EU Hospitality Is Key Economic Driver

The hospitality sector plays a critical role in fighting youth unemployment and is essential for jobs and growth and the health of other sectors, according to a Europe-wide study presented during HOTREC’s 67th General Assembly recently held in Athens, Greece.