Month: October 2012 | Page 2 | GTP Headlines

Horst Reichenbach, head of the Task Force of the European Commission in charge of providing technical assistance to Greece.

EU Task Force Head Discusses Greek Tourism

The extension of the Greek tourism season was one of the main issues discussed yesterday, 24 October, by Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Horst Reichenbach, head of the Task Force of the European Commission in charge of providing technical assistance to Greece.

Posted On 25 Oct 2012

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Greek Gastronomy

SETE Launches Fundraising Campaign To Promote Greek Gastronomy

The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) has launched a campaign to secure financial resources to implement a marketing plan for Greek gastronomy.

Posted On 24 Oct 2012

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Greek Foreign Arrivals Drop In First Half Of 2012

International arrivals to Greece dropped nine percent in the first six months of the year, according to data released recently by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Posted On 24 Oct 2012

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Kyrimai Hotel, Mani

Kyrimai Hotel Honored By Historic Hotels of Europe

Kyrimai Hotel in Gerolimenas, Mani, southern Peloponnese, a member of Historic Hotels of Europe (HHE), received the “Best Historic Hotel by the Water” award for 2013 during the second HHE hoteliers’ meeting 7-9 October in Ireland. Kyrimai excelled in its category...

Posted On 24 Oct 2012

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Tank Trail Open Downhill Race

Kymi to Host Open Downhill Race

Tank Trail Open Downhill Race in Kymi on Evia Island: 3-4 November 2012

Posted On 24 Oct 2012

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BAKU

Countdown To The Most Delicious Arrival Of The Year

What does The Margi hotel and chef Panagiotis Giakalis, known for his cuisine at Spondi restaurant in Athens and Le Bistrot in Paris, have in common?

Posted On 24 Oct 2012

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Greek Tourism Ministry Secretary General Tasos Liaskos (center) with economic advisors of the American Embassy in Athens, David Lippeatt and Ms. Scrubert.

US To Support Greek Tourism

The United States Government intends to provide expertise on tourism development issues to support the Greek tourism sector, economic advisors of the American Embassy in Athens informed the Greek Tourism Ministry’s secretary general, Tasos Liaskos, yesterday, Tuesday, 23 October.

Posted On 24 Oct 2012

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Stavros Bouzounis (Dream Travel), Paraskevi Kabakou (Minima Travel), Stavroula Georgianou (Versus Travel), Natalie Dimitriadou (Qatar Airways) and Nouli Yiannika (Mid East Travel)

Greek Travel Agents Experience Doha

Qatar Airways recently organized a familiarization trip (fam trip) to Doha, for Greek travel agents to experience the capital city of Qatar as a tourism destination for Greeks.

Posted On 24 Oct 2012

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Kalavryta Ski Center

Special Offer For Upcoming Ski Season

The Kalavryta Ski Center is offering a weekly ski pass (valid 7 days) for endless skiing and snowboarding with only 31.5 euros.

Posted On 24 Oct 2012

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Hans-Joachim Fuchtel,Germany’s federal deputy labor minister.

Greece Seeks To Strengthen Tourism Ties With Germany

“Germany is a traditional top market for Greece. Although this tourism season was difficult, evidence suggests that the year may close positively,” Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said after her meeting with Germany’s federal deputy labor minister, Hans-Joachim Fuchtel,...

Posted On 23 Oct 2012

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Germania Fluggesellschaft mbH, operating as Germania, operates scheduled and chartered flights and aircraft lease services.

Thessaloniki-Munich Air Connection Coming Soon

Berlin-based Germania Fluggesellschaft mbH will begin its winter service between Thessaloniki, Greece, and Munich, Germany, as of this weekend, according to German tourism office Deskas Reisen GbR.

Posted On 23 Oct 2012

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Cruise Europa - Minoan Lines

Minoan Lines To Connect Trieste With Greece

A new maritime service will be launched between the ports of Trieste – Ancona – Igoumenitsa and Patras as of December 2012, according to an announcement made by Minoan Lines, member of the Grimaldi Group.

Posted On 23 Oct 2012

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The 3rd Catamarans Cup international regatta by Istion Yachting kicked off on Saturday, 20 October 2012.

3rd Catamarans Cup International Regatta Begins

The 3rd Catamarans Cup international regatta by Istion Yachting kicked off on Saturday, 20 October, from Athens on an enjoyable route that will include visits to the Greek islands and excursions to places of interest.

Posted On 23 Oct 2012

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The 2011 Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (archive photo).

2nd Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum To Launch Next May

Following the success of the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in 2011, the second forum to be held next year will widen the scope to address a greater range of marine tourism development issues.

Posted On 23 Oct 2012

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Tickets on Greek subsidized ferry routes will rise 2.4 percent.

Greek Ferry Fares To Rise On Unprofitable Routes

The price of Greek ferry tickets on state-subsidized, unprofitable routes will increase 2.4 percent for passengers, private vehicles, trucks and motorcycles, according to a decision of Minister of Mercantile Marine and the Aegean Kostis Mousouroulis. The decision came into force...

Posted On 23 Oct 2012

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Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines To Buy Out Rival Olympic Air

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines and Marfin Investment Group (MIG) reached an agreement today, Monday, 23 October, on the 100 percent sale of Olympic Air to Aegean.

Posted On 22 Oct 2012

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Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni

Tourism Minister: German Tour Operators Contract Amendments Not Helping

The restrictive clause German tour operators are adding to their contracts with Greek hoteliers in case Greece exits the euro, was one of the main issues Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni discussed with German Deputy Economy Minister Peter Hintze, during her official visit...

Posted On 22 Oct 2012

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AeroMexico

AeroMexico To Launch Nonstop Mexico City-London Flight

Mexican carrier AeroMexico will launch Mexico City–London Heathrow service on 14 December 2012.

Posted On 22 Oct 2012

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Acropolis Museum receives the 2012 Keck Award

The award concerns the conservation and restoration of the Caryatids, the Kore from the south porch of the Erechtheion temple, with the use of laser technology.

Posted On 22 Oct 2012

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Qatar Airways

Autumn Escapes From Athens With Qatar Airways

Autumn is here and Qatar Airways takes you all over the world with prices starting from 528 euros (round-trip ticket plus taxes) until 31 March 2013.

Posted On 22 Oct 2012

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