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Travel Trade Athens
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Athens Trade Event Attracts Interest From High Profile Hosted Buyers

Fifty-two hosted buyers have already confirmed their participation in the “Travel Trade Athens 2013” event to be held 22-23 April at the New Acropolis Museum.
Tourism SMEs Included In New NSRF-Funded Program
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Tourism SMEs Included In NSRF-Funded Program For Greek Regions

The Ministry of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks will announce details on a regional program to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in manufacturing, tourism and trade-services on Monday, 14 January.
Scene from UK reality series “What Happens In Kavos…” that recently aired on Channel 4.
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Tourism Minister Slams UK Reality Show On Kavos, Corfu

“Greece, Corfu and the tourism product we offer in any case does not have this repulsive image presented,” Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said in regards to the reality series “What Happens In Kavos…” that recently aired on the UK’s Channel 4.
Finnair
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Finnair: World’s Safest Airline

Finnair topped the world's safest airlines list, according to the 2012 airline safety ranking recently released by Europe's Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Center (JACDEC).
Thessaloniki International Airport
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Tender For Greek Regional Airports Still Pending

The Greek Government will divide the country’s regional airports into three groups based on geographical criteria prior to inviting private investors to submit expressions of interest for their operation, the Greek media recently reported.
Hotel Horizon Beach Resort, Kos
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Greek Hotels Receive HolidayCheck Award

Four Greek hotels were among the 99 most popular hotels worldwide recently honored with the German HolidayCheck Award 2013.
Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort
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Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort Tops Tripadvisor List

The 5-star Mykonos Grand Hotel & Resort at Agios Ioannis on Mykonos, has topped Tripadvisor's latest list of hotels with incredible views!
Etihad Airways
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Etihad Airways Flies Record 10.29 Million Passengers In 2012

Etihad Airways has surpassed its target of carrying 10 million passengers in 2012 and is set to achieve a 22 percent increase on the total of 8.41 million passengers for 2011.
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Virgin Atlantic Appoints New Chief Executive

Virgin Atlantic has appointed Craig Kreeger as its new chief executive. He will assume the role on 1 February 2013.
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Elounda: The Chronicle Of A Legend

Renowned Greek tourism professional and owner of Elounda S.A. Hotels and Resorts, Spyros Kokotos, recently released his book entitled “Elounda, the chronicle of a legend” (Ελούντα, το χρονικό ενός θρύλου) by Fereniki publications.
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Crete On CNN’s Hottest Destinations List

“From Corsica to Crete and Berlin to Belfast, these European highlights are next year's must-sees,” CNN journalist Natasha Dragun said in her recent report on Europe's 10 hottest destinations for 2013.
North Events Limited private stand at a previous exhibition in Norway.
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Greece To Shine In Norway Expo

Crete, Rodos and Lesvos will represent Greece at this year’s Reiselivsmessen travel trade exhibition at the Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway. The trade show will take place 11-13 January.
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Iberia Cuts Flights To Athens From Madrid

Spanish airlines, Iberia, recently announced it would stop flight services from Madrid to Athens this month as part of a restructuring plan.
Athens Daily Secret
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Get Athens’ “Secrets” In Your Inbox!

Athens has much to offer visitors and residents: countless attractions, lively nightlife, historical sites… But that’s not all! There are many things happening in the city that are a “secret”...
President of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Andreas Andreadis.
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SETE Becomes Social Partner For Collective Labor Agreement

The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) will now take part in the consultation process to determine Greece’s minimum wage and the National General Collective Labor Agreement, according to an announcement made today, Tuesday, 8 January, by Labor Minister Yiannis Vroutsis.
Galaxy Bar, Hilton Athens
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Galaxy’s Cocktails Of The Month

Galaxy Bar at the Hilton Athens is welcoming the New Year with two amazing cocktails at only 13 euros each, including fingerfood.
“Bring Children to the Snow
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World Snow Day 2013 Events At Kalavryta

Kalavryta Ski Center will hold a series of events for kids on World Snow Day on Sunday, 20 January. The central theme of World Snow Day 2013 is "Bring Children to the Snow."
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
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KLM Offers Extra Athens-Amsterdam Flight

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will offer an extra flight to Amsterdam on weekends as of 27 April 2013.
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Greece Makes Comeback As Top Destination For Austrians

Greece is still one of the most important tourism destinations for Austrian tourists, Josef Peterleitner, representative of the Austrian branch of tour operator TUI and president of the Austrian Travel Agents Association (OERV) told the press recently.
Makedonia Palace, Thessaloniki.
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Public Tender For Makedonia Palace Announced

Greece’s main social security fund, IKA, announced that a sealed bid public tender for the short-term (12-month) lease of the Makedonia Palace hotel in Thessaloniki, will take place on Monday, 4 February 2013.