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WTM 2013: “Passport to Greece” Campaign

In an effort to increase agent awareness about Greece and its product offering, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has launched a "Passport to Greece" campaign at the World Travel Market in cooperation with Online Travel Training.

WTM 2013: Greek Tourism Welcomed In London

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni inaugurated the Greek stand on Monday 4 November, the first day of the World Travel Market held at ExCeL, London exhibition center.

WTM 2013: Greece To Extend Season to Boost Visitor Numbers

"Greece is here to reintroduce itself as an all year round destination," Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on Monday 4 November, on first day of the World Travel Market at ExCeL, London exhibition center.

WTM 2013: Athens In The Spotlight With A New Campaign

The Region of Attica has embarked on an integrated promotional campaign to boost visitor numbers, which will continue to build momentum in 2014.

WTM 2013: Santorini Boosts Local Products, Announces New Initiative

Visitors to the Greek stand on the first day of the World Travel Market in London, on 4 November, had the opportunity to sample delicious local products from the Santorini section.

WTM 2013: Greece Welcomed More British Travelers This Year

The number of British travelers to Greece during the January-August 2013 period increased by 4.2 percent, according to the British Civil Aviation Authority. This percentage approximately represents an extra 71,443 visitors to Greece from the UK.

Austria Labels Greece “Tourism Winner” For 2013

"Greece is the winner of the summer season," the program coordinator of travel giant TUI for Austria, Margit Empner, said recently while presenting a report for the 2013 tourism year that ended in late October.

Kefalogianni Receives Good News From TUI, Thomas Cook On Future Plans In Greece

Britain's leading tour operators TUI Travel and Thomas Cook recently informed Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni that they feel confident about doing business in Greece and intend to invest further in the country's market.

Russia Sees Greece As Medical Tourism Destination

The first contracts between Russian tourism professionals and Greek private hospitals were signed during the 2nd Greek Medical & Health Tourism Workshop held recently in Moscow.

Aegean Backs CAA Decision To Reject Second Turkish Airlines Flight To Thessaloniki

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines said it supports a recent decision of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that blocked a Turkish Airlines request for a second daily flight to and from Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki Hoteliers Upset Over CAA Decision To Block Extra Flights From Turkey

The Thessaloniki Hotels Association have expressed their disappointment with the Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) recent decision to reject a Turkish Airlines request for a second daily flight to and from Thessaloniki.

Crete Celebrates 100 Years Of Union With Greece In London

As part of a series of events taking place in Greece and abroad to celebrate the 100 years union of Crete with Greece, the Region of Crete will host a classical piano concert in London, UK.

Lufthansa, Germanwings Fly To More Destinations This Winter

In combination with Germanwings, this winter Lufthansa is offering 12,162 weekly flights to 211 destinations in 81 countries.

Serbia’s Revitalized National Airline Takes To The Skies

A new dawn broke for Serbia recently, as the country’s revitalized national airline took to the skies, with new aircraft, new routes and new partnerships setting Air Serbia on the way to its goal of becoming the region’s leading carrier.