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Greece Welcomed More Belgian Tourists This Year

Greece was the country that saw the largest increase in bookings from Belgian tourists in 2013, a year that the country's outgoing tourism dropped 2.6 percent compared to the year before.

Greece’s Voras-Kaimaktsalan Ski Center Reopens

Greece's highest altitude ski center Voras-Kaimaktsalan is reopening its doors after a year's absence!

Study: The Main Topic Of Facebook Posts Is Traveling

A recent study of Facebook users who have been on a vacation in the past year revealed that the most dominant theme of their posts was travel.

The Grande Bretagne Goes To Athens’ Northern Suburbs For Christmas

For the third consecutive year, the Hotel Grande Bretagne will recreate its aristocratic and cozy atmosphere at its Christmas gift shop on level 1 of the Golden Hall shopping center in Marousi, Northern Athens.

Emirates Launches 24th A380 Route To Mauritius

Emirates recently launched its 24th A380 route to Mauritius and will now transfer an extra 153 passengers every day to the island set in middle of the Indian Ocean.

HotelBrain Joins Global Network of Endeavor

Greek hotel management company HotelBrain has been added to the global network of Endeavor Greece and will now receive entrepreneurship support through expertise and international network connections by Endeavor Greece.

Star Alliance Member Chief Executives Determine Strategy For 2014

The Chief Executives of Star Alliance member airlines recently discussed the strategic development of the Alliance, including the benefits offered to its most loyal customers, its membership strategy and important projects and topics for 2014.

European Commission Launches New “European Natura 2000 Award”

The European Commission has launched a new Award designed to celebrate and promote best practices for nature conservation in Europe.

South Aegean Islands Greeted Most Visitors To Greece In September 2013

The Region of South Aegean was dubbed "champion" in terms of tourism arrivals and revenue for the month of September 2013, according to a recent survey.

Tourism Ministry’s Priority List For Development Of Greece’s Regions

The Tourism Ministry's main priorities for the tourism development of Greece's regions were recently presented to the country's regional vice governors.

Thessaloniki Airport Welcomes First Aircraft Of “Ellinair”

The first privately owned aircraft of the newly formed Greek airline company "Ellinair" of Mouzenidis Travel landed at Thessaloniki International Airport "Macedonia" on 12 December.

SANI President Wins Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Award

The president of Sani Resort, Stavros Andreadis, was honored as the 2013 Pioneer Entrepreneur at the recent Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Gala for Greece.

Maroulis Travel Invests In New Buses To Offer Top Services To Tourists In Greece

Greek company Maroulis Travel continues to increase the quality of its offered services to passengers by adding the latest coaches in the European automotive industry to its fleet.

Grimaldi Launches New Maritime Service Between Italy and Greece

As of 19 December 2013 the new maritime service of Grimaldi Group will be launched between the ports of Ravenna, Igoumenitsa and Patras.

Εγκρίθηκε το νέο ειδικό χωροταξικό για τον τουρισμό – Ποιες αλλαγές φέρνει

Διαβάστε τι προβλέπεται για συντελεστές δόμησης, νησιά, βραχονησίδες, κρουαζιέρα, χιονοδρομικά.

New Tourism Zoning Plan In Greece Aims For Investments, Quality Tourists

Greece's new Special Zoning Plan for Tourism is expected to result to large investments, attract quality tourists and big spenders from abroad and extend the tourism season.

Greece Launches Pilot Dual Vocational Education System For Tourism Studies

Greece has launched a pilot dual vocational education and training system for young Greeks that want to pursue a career in the tourism sector and will combine classroom and business, theory and practice, learning and working.

IATA: Airline Financial Outlook Strengthens

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision to its industry financial outlook: $12.9 billion global net profit expected in 2013.

GNTO-Austria’s Press & PR Manager Says Goodbye

The press and public relations manager of the Greek National Tourism Organization office in Vienna, Austria, Fanny Nunner-Grammatikou, is leaving her position at the organization.

MIG Cuts Ties With “Olympic” Brand

One of the most widely recognizable brands in the world, the Olympic rings, will no longer be included in the portfolio of Marfin Investment Group (MIG), which has decided to officially cut all ties with its Olympic past.