Month: October 2015 | Page 4

Domotel Hotels: ‘Our Guests Find a Home Far Away from Home’

Konstantinos Alexopoulos, the CEO of Domotel Hotels & Resorts, informs on the Greek boutique and lifestyle hotel chain's aim, which is to deliver unique and innovative experiences to guests.

Posted On 27 Oct 2015

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Join the Fun! Athens Celebrates on October 31!

On October 31, World Cities Day, Athens will turn into one big party zone to celebrate the Athenian spirit with the rest of the globe.

Posted On 27 Oct 2015

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Travel Massive Athens Event Explores #TMResponsibleTourism

As part of its ongoing plan to connect travel insiders through free events around the world, Travel Massive is organizing an Athens meet on November 27 at Barley Cargo in the city center.

Posted On 27 Oct 2015

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Aldemar Royal Mare Named ‘Global Winner’ in 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards

Aldemar Royal Mare has received the global recognition for the category of "Luxury Thalasso & Spa Resort" at the 2015 World Luxury Hotel Awards.

Posted On 27 Oct 2015

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WTM Adds ‘Career Networking’ to Future You Programme

World Travel Market (WTM) London 2015 is giving travel and tourism students the chance to talk to potential employees as part of its ITT Future You program.

Posted On 27 Oct 2015

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World Announces Filip Boyen as New CEO

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), a luxury brand for the world’s finest small, independent hotels, on Tuesday announced Filip Boyen as its new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

Posted On 27 Oct 2015

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Etihad Launches Stylish Luxe City Guides Amenity Kits

Etihad Airways has launched a colourful new range of collectable limited edition Business Class amenity kits, the result of a unique collaboration between the airline and luxury travel brand LUXE City Guides, the straight-talking, highly curated go-to guide for savvy travellers.

Posted On 27 Oct 2015

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Greek Hoteliers Weary of New Schengen Visa Scheme

Greek hoteliers are expressing their concerns about the new visa regime that requires travelers to EU countries to show up personally at a Schengen consular station to give finger prints and photos in order to obtain visas.

Posted On 26 Oct 2015

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Greece Still not Home Porting, Losing Revenue, Jobs

Greece may be 3rd in Europe with regard to the number of cruise passengers it receives with a 14.1 percent market share, but it lags behind in the total revenues it collects, ranking 8th, according to a report released by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Posted On 26 Oct 2015

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Greece: Top Destination for Polish Travellers, Scandinavians’ Favorite

Greece comes in first place on a list of top destinations for Polish tourists in 2015, while Scandinavian tour operators agree that this year is turning out to be one of the best in regards to bookings to the country.

Posted On 26 Oct 2015

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British, German Tourists Bring in the Cash to Greece

Travelers from the UK and Germany boosted the Greek economy by spending about 1.48 billion euros each between January and August this year, according to the Bank of Greece.

Posted On 26 Oct 2015

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Turkish Airlines Adds Flights to Miami, Strengthens Ties Between Greece and America

Turkish Airlines has added flights to Miami as its 12th destination in the Americas. Round trip fares are available from Athens to Miami (via Istanbul), giving the Greek diaspora the opportunity for constant contact with Greek roots.

Posted On 26 Oct 2015

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Chestnuts Roasting… at Kastanitsa Festival on Saturday

Chestnuts in all shapes and sizes, as delicious foods or delectable sweets, take center stage at the annual Chestnut Festival in the remote village of Kastanitsa on Mt Parnonas, Peloponnese, on Saturday, October 31.

Posted On 26 Oct 2015

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Visit Europe-ETOA: Destination Europe Summit 2015

A conference on how Europe is faring as a destination, with a particular attention on the most important origin markets, including China, Russia and the United States, will be held by the European Travel Commission/Visit Europe and the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA)...

Posted On 26 Oct 2015

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Face of the Week: Leontios N. Orphanos, Owner of HOTELIGENT Management & Consulting Company

This week, GTP introduces Leontios N. Orphanos, the owner of HOTELIGENCE Management & Consulting Company in Athens.

Posted On 26 Oct 2015

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National Day of Greece Celebrated in Expo Milano 2015

"Greece plays a central role in our common home, Europe", said Silvia Velo, the Italian Secretary of State for the Environment and Protection of Land and Sea, during the celebration for the National Day of Greece at the Expo Milano 2015.

Posted On 25 Oct 2015

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Santorini Mayor Calls for Self-Management Tourism Scheme, Making Island Year-round Hotspot

Aware of Santorini’s robust brand name internationally, the Cycladic island’s mayor highlighted the need for local administration to take over the management of the destination ahead of the “Santorini: Year-round Destination” event to be presented at the Acropolis Museum on...

Posted On 23 Oct 2015

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Greek Shipowners Elect New Board, Draw Up Agenda

Improving services by modernizing the legal framework, reducing state intervention, eliminating bureaucracy and doing away with obsolete requirements are the priorities set for the Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) by its new president, Michalis Sakellis,...

Posted On 23 Oct 2015

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Greece Gaining Ground as Medical Tourism Destination

Greece is establishing itself as a sought-after medical tourism destination, the Greek Medical Tourism Council (ELITOUR) said following its participation in this year’s IMTEC (International Medical Tourism Exhibition Conference) 2015, held in Dubai earlier this month.

Posted On 23 Oct 2015

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