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Thessaloniki Expo Takes to the Skies with Hot Air Balloon Promo at 8 Greek Cities

The organizers of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) are sending hot air balloons to eight cities in Northern Greece as part of a promotional strategy to attract all the more visitors to the 81st TIF event on September 10-18.
Posted On 25 Aug 2016
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Greece’s Alt. Tourism Minister Sees Light at Tunnel’s End

Greece’s Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura is keeping a positive outlook, expecting revenue from incoming tourism to grow in 2016 despite geopolitics and terrorism.
Posted On 24 Aug 2016
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WTTC: Global Tourism Resilient to Terrorism, Brexit

Global Travel & Tourism continues to register strong growth despite challenges from terrorism, political turmoil, global economic developments, and the Brexit decision, according to new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Posted On 23 Aug 2016
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NE Aegean Islands Get EU Funding Priority for Monuments

Over 10 million euros in EU funding have been allocated for the restoration of a number of monuments on the northeastern Greek islands.
Posted On 23 Aug 2016
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Syros: Three Days of Festivities for Ermoupolis’ 190th Anniversary

The capital of Syros and of the Cyclades, Ermoupolis marks its 190-year anniversary with three days of celebrations on August 26-28.
Posted On 23 Aug 2016
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SITA Report Says Ryanair Best Baggage Handler in Europe

The latest annual SITA Baggage Report has rated Irish carrier Ryanair to be the airline with the least mishandled bags in 2015, when compared to other European airlines.
Posted On 23 Aug 2016
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Mouzenidis Welcomes Relic of St Silouan the Athonite in Thessaloniki

As part of Mouzenidis Group’s efforts to strengthen ties with Russia and Belarus, the company’s president Boris Mouzenidis welcomed the relic of St Silouan the Athonite at Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport last week.
Posted On 23 Aug 2016
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Cyclades Trail Cup Expands to Europe with New Italy Partner

Organizers of the Cyclades Trail Cup - which includes the Tinos Challenge, the Syros City Trail and the 1st Andros Trail Race - have entered a deal with Italian race organizers Camelbag ASD.
Posted On 23 Aug 2016
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MCE South Europe 2016: Rome to Host High-end MICE Event in November

MCE South Europe is the high-end MICE event offering unique opportunities for South European destinations and its MICE providers to meet up face-to-face with selected worldwide meeting planners, having imminent interest in finding new business partners in South Europe for their...
Posted On 23 Aug 2016
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WTM London’s LGBT Village Welcomes Madrid and World Pride as ‘Premier Exhibitors’

World Travel Market London has announced the city of Madrid and World Pride - the world’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) event - as key exhibitors in its LGBT Village.
Posted On 23 Aug 2016
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Air New Zealand Goes Hollywood for New Safety Video

Air New Zealand has teamed up with Hollywood actress Anna Faris and New Zealand actor and comedian Rhys Darby for its latest safety video, Safety in Hollywood.
Posted On 23 Aug 2016
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Travelife to Promote ‘Green Hospitality’ at Sustainable Tourism Event in Slovenia

Travelife for Hotels has been chosen as the preferred international sustainability certification programme and event partner to support the flagship sustainable tourism event "Global Green Destinations Day 2016" taking place on September 26 -27 in Slovenia.
Posted On 23 Aug 2016
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Speak Greek Like a Greek @ Glossopolis

Visiting Greece and eager to join in on the local fun? A new e-learning platform aims to teach tourists the Greek they need know to get around town and mingle with the locals.
Posted On 23 Aug 2016
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ΓΕΠΟΕΤ: Επιστολή διαμαρτυρίας για τη χρήση παράπλευρου οδικού δικτύου από τα τουριστικά λεωφορεία

Η Γενική Πανελλαδική Ομοσπονδία Επιχειρήσεων Τουρισμού (ΓΕΠΟΕΤ) διαμαρτύρεται για τα τεράστια γραφειοκρατικά εμπόδια, που δημιουργεί στον κλάδο η απόφαση του Υπουργού Υποδομών, αναφορικά με τον «Kαθορισμό εξαιρέσεων από την απαγόρευση διέλευσης στο παράπλευρο οδικό δίκτυο», στ...
Posted On 23 Aug 2016
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Greece Shines at Rio Olympics Despite Obstacles

Amid the economic crisis and lacking government support, Greece participated in the Rio 2016 Olympics with the smallest delegation in the last two decades and managed through its athletes to shine, securing six medals, 14 participations in Olympic finals, and 12 athletes among...
Posted On 22 Aug 2016
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Inbound Tourists to Greece Drop 1.6% in First Half of 2016

The number of inbound visitors to Greece during the first half of the year dropped by 1.6 percent to 7,446 thousand from 7,566 thousand in the same period of 2015, according to provisional data released by the Bank of Greece.
Posted On 22 Aug 2016
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Greece Taxmen to Snoop through Social Media for Clues of Fraud

Greece’s tax inspectors my soon be probing social media accounts in efforts to track down tax evaders and untrustworthy tax payers.
Posted On 22 Aug 2016
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Oscar-winner Payne Named Honorary Citizen of Aigialeia in Greece

US director Alexander Payne was named honorary citizen of Aigialeia last week during the annual Enoxenia 2016 wine festival, which is taking place August 17-28.
Posted On 22 Aug 2016
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Atrium Villas Offer the Ultimate Skiathos Experience

Dedicated to ensuring the finest accommodation for its visitors, Atrium Villas, on the island of Skiathos, are designed for the seasoned traveler.
Posted On 22 Aug 2016
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Ministry Takes Action to Boost Tourism to Eastern Aegean Isles

In efforts to stimulate tourism to the Eastern Aegean islands hit by the refugee influx the Greek tourism ministry has announced yet another series of incentives including friendlier prices at hotels.
Posted On 19 Aug 2016
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