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During the 3rd European Tourism Conference, Olga Kefalogiannis, New Democracy MP responsible for tourism issues, mentioned it was crucial for Greece to develop “green tourism”—the tourism development that requires new “habits” to be adopted by both the entrepreneur and the consumer. “These are simple practices that reduce the operating costs of a business and are summarized with the four R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Respect,” she stressed.

New Model For Tourism Discussed At Conference

The year 2011 will find Greek tourism with improved arrivals and overnights and also an increase in revenue, Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister George Nikitiadis said at the 3rd European Tourism Conference in late November 2011 in Thessaloniki.

Posted On 01 Jan 2011

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“We would have had to change the overall tourism strategy of the country even if we were not in a crisis,” Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister George Nikitiadis (center) said at a press conference during Philoxenia. Mr. Nikitiadis referred to the ministry’s new strategy for Greek tourism and emphasized in particular on the development of alternative forms of tourism. He is pictured with President and CEO of Helexpo Paris Mavridis and President of the Greek National Tourism Organization Nicolas Kanellopoulos.

VAT Reduction Keynote At Philoxenia 2010

The 26th Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition, held this year on 18-21 November at Helexpo in Thessaloniki, roughly hosted 500 exhibitors from Greece and 12 other countries (Egypt, Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Ghana, India, Cyprus, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Turkey, and Tunisia).

Posted On 01 Dec 2010

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This year's council of Hotel Associations took place during Philoxenia 2010.

Philoxenia 2010: Council Of Hotel Associations

The VAT reduction on accommodation facilities (from 11 percent to the low rate of 6.5 percent) was the main topic of discussion at this year’s council of hotel associations during Philoxenia. During the council, Andreas Andreadis, president of the Hellenic Federation of...

Posted On 01 Dec 2010

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Hotel Chamber regional meeting within the framework of the Philoxenia 2010.

Philoxenia 2010: Hotel Chamber Regional Meeting

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels held their regional meeting of Northern Greece within the framework of the Philoxenia exhibition, during which they discussed important issues that concerned the hotel industry.

Posted On 01 Dec 2010

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3rd European Tourism Conference during Philoxenia 2010.

Philoxenia 2010: 3rd European Tourism Conference

The need for Greece to develop a new model for Tourism was the main topic of this year’s “3rd European Tourism Conference” hosted by Philoxenia. During the first session, GNTO President Nicolas Kanellopoulos stressed the importance of green tourism for the protection and...

Posted On 01 Dec 2010

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The first international forum “ARGO: The first Black Sea Partnership Forum for Tourism and Travel Operators” during Philoxenia 2010.

Philoxenia 2010: ARGO Int’l Forum

The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies and the United Nations Development Program organized the first international forum “ARGO: The first Black Sea Partnership Forum for Tourism and Travel Operators” with the attendance of tourism professionals from the Black...

Posted On 01 Dec 2010

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Hotel Chamber Press Conference during Philoxenia 2010.

Philoxenia 2010: Hotel Chamber Press Conference

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels gave a press conference in Thessaloniki during Philoxenia and presented data on tourism in 2010 and estimations for 2011. During the press conference, the Institute of Tourism Research and Forecasting (ITEP) presented its latest study ...

Posted On 01 Dec 2010

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HATTA Awards 2010

The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies honored the best travel agency brochures and websites during the 28th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia last November. Best Brochures...

Posted On 01 Dec 2010

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Dimitrios Mantousis

This year's 26th International Tourism Exhibition Philoxenia takes place in the midst of a prolonged economic crisis and a steep downfall in tourism figures.

Posted On 01 Nov 2010

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Marios Trivyzas

The international exhibition of Philoxenia that takes place every year in Thessaloniki -a unique travel destination- is a major event that serves as a meeting point for matching culture, tourism and entrepreneurship.

Posted On 01 Nov 2010

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Dinos Astras

With 25 years of active presence in the Greek tourism exhibition market, the 26th Philoxenia, which opens its gates on 18 November 2010, will launch, as every year, new services and innovative communication and business channels.

Posted On 01 Nov 2010

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Dinos Frantzeskakis

On behalf of our members, I would like to extend a final farewell to two prominent industry personalities, who will not be with us at this year's exhibition: Anastasios Stylianopoulos and Panagiotis Zerzivilis. We will all miss them greatly.

Posted On 01 Nov 2010

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Evangelos Stavropoulos

Greece’s heavy industry is tourism and the Philoxenia tourism exhibition is the premier event to promote and support it.

Posted On 01 Nov 2010

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Yiorgos Telonis

Philoxenia has contributed to the tourism development of our country over the years and especially has given a nudge to tourism in Northern Greece. This is a reference point for us, an opportunity for the promotion of our tourist product, a meeting place for professionals.

Posted On 01 Nov 2010

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Andreas Andreadis

Almost a year ago we were expressing our concern for the dark clouds that had begun to form over the horizons of Greek tourism.

Posted On 01 Nov 2010

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Yiorgos Tsakiris

Greece is a distinguished international tourism destination that -despite the country’s extremely difficult financial situation- has a major tourist product to show that still maintains quantitative characteristics and constantly upgrades the quality of its services.

Posted On 01 Nov 2010

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Nikos Angelopoulos

Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries. In Greece, tourism is the sector with the greatest prospects for development, a unique opportunity for our generation.

Posted On 01 Nov 2010

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Paris Mavridis

Two exhibitions and two conferences on tourism indicate the intention of HELEXPO’s administration to support the most important and promising sector of the Greek economy. While Greece is looking for an exit out of the crisis and for new development prospects, especially in the...

Posted On 01 Nov 2010

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Nicolas Kanellopoulos

It is a pleasure for me to draft these very lines for one of the most prominent tourism publications in Greece, the Greek Travel Pages. As we all know, these are challenging times for Greece and our tourism. For our touristic product relies on three core elements: people,...

Posted On 01 Nov 2010

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