Month: August 2017 | Page 7

Too Many Tourists Causing Disruption, Europeans Getting Fed Up

Residents at cities across Europe are telling tourists to go home after the massive inflows of travelers are making life a burden at many destinations.

Posted On 11 Aug 2017

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Port of Piraeus. Photo Source: Municipality of Piraeus

Increased Traffic in Attica’s Ports Ahead of Aug. 15 Holiday

Thousands of holidaymakers are expected to sail today and during the next days from Attica’s main ports to the islands of the Saronic Gulf, the Dodecanese, Crete and the Cyclades.

Posted On 11 Aug 2017

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Restoration works have been completed at the port of Kos. Photo Source: www.vimatisko.gr

Kos Port Resumes Operation After Restoration Works

The port of Kos as of Sunday will reopen to the public and ferry routes will be reinstated, as restoration works have been completed.

Posted On 11 Aug 2017

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Attica Group to Acquire 50.3 Percent of Hellenic Seaways

Attica Group has reached a tentative agreement to acquire the majority of stakes, 50.3 percent, of Hellenic Seaways for 30.61 million euros.

Posted On 11 Aug 2017

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Four Bids Submitted for Athens’ New Metro Line

Four consortia, comprising of Greek and foreign companies, submitted their bids in the international tender for the construction of Athens’ metro line 4.

Posted On 11 Aug 2017

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BluEros Villa: Luxury Accommodation on Syros for the Affluent Traveler

Following extensive upgrades to its facilities, the BluEros Villa on Syros has attracted the interest of exclusive travel agents and discerning travelers.

Posted On 11 Aug 2017

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Tinos Featured on Romanian TV as Pilgrimage Destination

The island of Tinos in the Cyclades and its significance as a pilgrimage destination will be featured on a TV show of the Romanian public broadcaster TVR.

Posted On 11 Aug 2017

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Egialia Hosts Wine Festival, Features Local Vineyards and Wineries

Egialia, located in the Peloponnese, between August 17 and 27 will host the “Oinoxenia" festival, dedicated to local wines and delicacies.

Posted On 11 Aug 2017

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Συνεργασία Cyclades Trail Cup και Seajets

Η ακτοπλοϊκή εταιρία Seajets δημοσίευσε στο "Seajets Magazine", το περιοδικό που έχει μέσα στα πλοία της, ένα δίγλωσσο αφιέρωμα για το Cyclades Trail Cup.

Posted On 11 Aug 2017

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Athens Greeters Welcome Tourists, Offer Information

The Athens Greeters have taken their spots across the city and are ready to welcome tourists and introduce them to the diverse offerings of the Greek capital.

Posted On 10 Aug 2017

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Paros Airport Records Highest Increase in Passenger Traffic in Jan-July 2017

Paros Airport saw the highest percentage increase in passenger traffic in the first 7 months of 2017, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Posted On 10 Aug 2017

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‘World Tourism Day 2017’ to Focus on Sustainable Tourism

This year’s World Tourism Day, held on September 27, will be focused on Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development, the UNWTO has announced.

Posted On 10 Aug 2017

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Advocates Reject Greece Claiming the Parthenon Marbles Through Brexit Talks

The idea of linking the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece with the Brexit negotiations is not finding support by advocates of the cause in London.

Posted On 10 Aug 2017

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TUI Reports Strong Q3 Performance, Expects Good Year

TUI Group recorded turnover growth of 16.41 percent to €4.94 billion with EBITA climbing 18.7 percent to €191.0 million in the Q3 2016/17 period.

Posted On 10 Aug 2017

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Photo: © Konstantinos Ntougkas / Greek Travel Pages

Knossos to Host ‘Minos’ Opera Tribute to Cretan Explorer Kalokairinos

The archaeological site of Knossos on Crete, will host in its central court for the first time on September 28 the opera titled “Minos" written by Marielli Sfakianaki.

Posted On 10 Aug 2017

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Aria Hotels Opens Art Space in Chania, Crete

Aiming to attract art lovers, the Aria Hotels recently inaugurated an art space under the name “Aria Concept Store” in the heart of Chania on Crete.

Posted On 10 Aug 2017

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Poseidonion Grand Hotel and ‘Nixon’ Extend Greek Summer with Unique Cocktails

The Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Spetses is joining forces with Athens' Nixon Bar Restaurant to introduce its guests to unique tastes and cocktail flavors.

Posted On 10 Aug 2017

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