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UTair Aviation Commits To Travelport Agents

Travelport has signed a multi-year global full content agreement with Russian carrier UTair Aviation.

Aldemar Served “Greece on a Dish” At Anuga Food Fair In Germany

The culinary team of Aldemar Hotels Group recently served "Greece on a Dish" at the Anuga exhibition in Cologne, Germany, the world´s leading food fair for the retail trade and the food service and catering market.

Blue Star Ferries Opens Reservation System For New Booking Period

Blue Star Ferries has informed that its booking system for travel to the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, Chios and Mytilini is in operation.

Finance Minister: Tourism Has Contributed Significantly To Greece’s Economy

"The Greek economy has entered a new phase," Greek Finance Minister Yiannis Stournaras said on 21 October while delivering a speech on the first day of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises’ (SETE) 12th Tourism & Development Conference in Athens.

Rihanna Takes A Break From World Tour To Holiday On Crete, Greece

It just took a hashtag for the world to discover that superstar Rihanna is currently taking a break from her “Diamonds World Tour” and is holidaying in Greece.

Greece’s Travel Balance Records Surplus In January-June 2013

Greece’s travel balance of payments recorded a surplus of 2,607 million euros during the first six months of the year, 27.7 percent more compared with the same period in 2012.

Study: Athens Airport Contributes Significantly To National Economy

Athens International Airport (AIA) contributes an annual total added value of 5.1 billion euros, corresponding to 2.63 percent of Greece’s GDP, according to a study conducted by the Athens University of Economics and Business.

Athens Airport Hosts 1st Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium

The challenges, trends and issues of today’s aviation were addressed at the 1st Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium (ACES – Athens) on 17 October in the Greek capital.

Greek Carrier “Ellin Air” To Take Off In Late 2013

The new Greek carrier Ellin Air that will launch direct flights to Russia, is expected to begin initial operations between December 2013 and January 2014.

Hellenic Seaplanes Releases Images Of Skyros Waterway

Greek company Hellenic Seaplanes has released images of the waterway it plans to construct at Linaria Port on Skyros.

Foreign Tourists In Greece Spend More, Assist Growth

Greece's current account surplus widened during the January-August 2013 period, helped by surging tourism receipts, the Bank of Greece said on 18 October.

SETE Conference To Focus On Necessary Investments For Greek Tourism

The results of the latest study on Greek tourism, prepared by McKinsey & Company, will be presented at the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises’ (SETE) 12th Tourism & Development Conference that will take place 21-22 October 2013 at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel in Athens.

Greece To Appear At World Travel Market With New Look

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced that it will have a new look when participating in tourism fairs abroad.

Eurolot Expands Distribution With Travelport

Travelport has announced its first ever distribution agreement with Eurolot, the Polish regional airline.

Thessaloniki Hosts 2nd International Night Halfmarathon

Thessaloniki will host the 2nd International Night Halfmarathon and 5000-km run, organized by athletic association Μ.Ε.Α.S TRITON and the Municipality of Thessaloniki, on Saturday 19 October 2013.

Mideast Travel Offers Women A Gift For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

MidEast Travel is embracing all women this October and offering a 20 percent discount on all spa treatments in selected hotels in Athens until the end of the month.

Olympic Air Cuts Three Domestic Flights In Greece

Greek carrier Olympic Air will cut all flights to/from Chania, Mytilini and Santorini as of 1 November 2013.

Etihad Wins Top Risk Management Award

Etihad Airways has been named Corporate Risk Manager of the Year at the Energy Risk Awards Asia in recognition of its highly-effective fuel hedging strategy.

Υπουργείο Τουρισμού: Eισαγωγή υποψηφίων σε τουριστικές σχολές

Ολοκληρώθηκε η διαδικασία επιλογής των υποψηφίων για εισαγωγή στις ΕΠΑΣ και ΙΕΚ του Υπουργείου Τουρισμού εκπαιδευτικής περιόδου 2013-2014.

GNTO Launches Video For 2013-2014 Tourism Campaign

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently screened the new promotional video for Greek tourism during a presentation of the 2013-2014 communication campaign to foreign markets.