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GTP wishes all a year 2014 full of achievements

Greek Travel Pages wishes all a year 2014 full of happiness and achievements. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Athens To Usher In The New Year At Thisio

The City of Athens will ring in the New Year on Tuesday, 31 December, with events beginning from 2 noon with musical groups and showmen in the city center.

Greek Success During 37th General Conference Of UNESCO In Paris

An outstanding success for Greece was noted during the 37th General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, which referred to the recognition of the synergy between the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO and the nonprofit organization Geo Routes Cultural Institute.

Tourism Arrivals Surpass 17 Million In Greece

Greek tourism has exceeded 17 million foreign arrivals on an annual basis for the first time ever, without even having to wait for 2013 to end.

Santorini Chosen As One Of Europe’s Prettiest Cities By USA Today Readers

Greece's popular island of Santorini has been ranked by the readers of the newspaper USA Today and 10Best as one of the 10 winners in the recent "Prettiest European City" contest.

Aviation Academy In UAE Is Recruiting Greek Aviation Instructors, Engineers

One of the oldest and most respected Aviation Academies in the United Arab Emirates, is seeking certified Aviation Personnel to fill in the following positions...

Nelly’s Photo Exhibition Launches In Edessa, Greece

A unique exhibition of the work of renowned photographer Nelly's has opened at the Leventis Art Suites in the Panagitsa area of the Pella Regional Unit in the region of Edessa, Greece.

Progress Of Greek-Cypriot Gastronomy Project Discussed On Rhodes

Greek and Cypriot representatives recently met in Greece to discuss the status of the "Gastronomy Net" project, an EU-financed project that aims to promote local cuisine of the Dodecanese and Cyprus.

ΠΟΞ: Με αύξηση η νέα Εθνική Κλαδική Συλλογική Σύμβαση ξενοδόχων – ξενοδοχοϋπαλλήλων

Η Πανελλήνια Ομοσπονδία Ξενοδόχων συνυπέγραψε την νέα Εθνική Κλαδική Συλλογική Σύμβαση Εργασίας, διετούς ισχύος, με την πλευρά των Ξενοδοχοϋπαλλήλων που εκπρο...

Athens Stores To Extend Shopping Hours Until 11pm On Saturday, 28 Dec.

Shops, eateries, museums and cultural venues in the city center will stay open until 11pm on Saturday 28 December in conjunction with the “White Night” holiday event of the Municipality of Athens.

Greek Businesses Launch Tourism Promotion Network In Zagoria

Eighteen companies from the mountainous region of Zagoria recently joined forces to promote the region and their businesses to the Greek and international markets.

Children Spread Christmas Cheer At Athens Airport

Passengers waiting to travel and visitors at Athens International Airport were in for a treat on 23 December when 90 children entered the departure area and began to sing Greek traditional Christmas carols and other festive songs.

Giant Greek “Kourabie” Cookie Goes For Guinness

A 300-kilo (660 pounds) traditional Greek Christmas cookie "kourabies" has set the world record and will be included in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Greek Gastronomy, Agritourism To Receive More Promotion In 2014

The ministries of Tourism and Rural Development and Food have agreed to launch joint actions in 2014 when Greece undertakes the Presidency of the European Union.

Aldemar Group Wins In 2014 Environmental Awards

Aldemar Hotels & Spa was recently honored at the 2014 Environmental Awards in Athens, in the category of "Renewable Energy."

ANEK Lines Captain Honored By Port Authority In Santorini

Vaggelis Stouraitis, captain of the "Prevelis" ship of ANEK Lines, was recently honored for his excellent cooperation with the Thera Port Authority, Santorini.

Heraklion Port Welcomes Last Cruise Ship Of The Year

The Heraklion Port Authority held an event on 20 December to welcome the MSC FANTASIA, the last cruise to dock at the port for 2013.

Aegina Island To Host Christmas Beach Volleyball Tournament

Christmas may just be around the corner but on the island of Aegina, it looks like they are still playing beach volleyball!

Nafplion, Greece, To Host Yacht Show In May 2014

The Greek Yachting Association has announced the 2014 Mediterranean Yacht Show in which more than 80 EU-flagged Charter Superyachts are expected to be exhibited.

Low VAT On Greek Food Services To Extend Beyond December 2013

The Greek Government has extended the reduced 13 percent value-added tax (VAT) rate on food services beyond a five-month trial period that expires on 31 December 2013.