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In Memory of Dia Capsis

Dia Capsis, one of the most dynamic and innovative businesswomen in the Greek hospitality sector, has recently passed away.

Tourist Traffic to Ionian Isles on Upward Trend 

Tourist arrivals to the Ionian islands, including Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Corfu, grew by 12.1 percent in the first six months of 2017.

SETE: Greek Tourism Good as Gold, Concerns Over Elections

Boasting over 20 million incoming visitors, creating some 100,000 new jobs and contributing more than 20 percent to the country’s GDP, Greece’s tourism sector is undeniably a driving force to be reckoned with, the president of the main industry body said in his New Year’s...

Greece @ WTM 2014 – Photo Report by GTP

The 35th World Travel Market (WTM), held 3-6 November on the fairgrounds of ExCeL–London, sent out positive messages for another good year for Greek tourism.

Greece: New 2014 Arrival Forecast Announced

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has updated its 2014 international arrival forecast after processing new data for the month of October. The new forecast of total visitor arrivals by all means of transport is shifting to the level of 23 million.

Tourism Perspectives In The Black Sea Area To Be Discussed In Athens, Greece

The Greek Presidency of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) will host the 7th International Black Sea Symposium on tourism on 16-18 October in Athens.

Leading Greek Hotel Chains To Take Part In Grekland Panorama 2015 Expo In Sweden

Some of the biggest brands in the Greek hospitality industry have confirmed their participation in Grekland Panorama 2015, the second fair for Greece in Stockholm, and are expected to make a strong presentation to the Swedish market.

Kefalogianni: Tourism Is The Locomotive Of Greece’s Economy

"Tourism proved that it can be the locomotive of the Greek economy," Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on Thursday 9 October in Parliament, during the debate on a vote of confidence requested by the coalition government.

Growth In Tourist Arrivals Continues In Greece

The growth rate of international tourist arrivals to Greece is showing the rising travel demand towards the destination, according to the latest figures for the month of September 2014.

Greece’s Government And Tourism Sector Are On The Same Page

The importance of collective action and effective cooperation between the State and Greece's tourism sector was highlighted by Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni, during an open Board of Directors meeting of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) held in Athens.

Best Of Greek Tourism To Be Displayed At Expo In December

The upcoming international fair Greek Tourism Expo will aim to surpass Greece's famous "sea and sun" product and dynamically display all forms of tourism offered by the country

PM Antonis Samaras To Address Greek Tourism Industry At SETE Conference

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras will be the keynote speaker at the closing dinner of the 13th Tourism & Development Conference of SETE on "The Strategic Advantages of Greece: Investments & Development."

Greek Tourism Sector Strongly Reacts To SYRIZA’s Plan To Downplay SETE’s Role

Main opposition SYRIZA sparked the negative reaction of Greece's tourism sector when it suggested for the decision that recognizes the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) as a coordinate institutional national social partner to the Greek Government, to be repealed.

Greek Air Traffic Control Weekend Strike Cancelled

A 48-hour strike scheduled for Saturday 4 October and Sunday 5 October by the Greek Air Traffic Controllers' Association has been declared "illegal" by an Athens Court.

World Tourism Day 2014: Message By The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE)

Official message by the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) for World Tourism Day, 27 September 2014.

SETE 13th Tourism & Development Conference: The Strategic Advantages of Greece

"The Strategic Advantages of Greece: Investments & Growth" will be the theme of the 13th Tourism & Development Conference of SETE, which will take place on 20-21 October 2014 at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso.

2014 Arrivals Forecast For Greece Revised once Again

For the January-August 2014 eight month period, international arrivals were up by 15.8% percent compared to the same period in 2013.
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Crete Is Google’s First Stop To “Grow Greek Tourism”

A new initiative by Google, the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) dubbed "Grow Greek Tourism Online" will launch in Crete.

Travelers Are More Satisfied With Mykonos & Santorini Than Ibiza & San Tropez

Travelers showed greater overall satisfaction with the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini than Ibiza, Sardinia or St Tropez during the first seven months of the year.

Greece Sees High Level Of Visitor Satisfaction In January-July 2014

Greece established a high level of visitor satisfaction during the first seven months of the year, according to ReviewPro’s Global Review Index released by the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) on 25 August.