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Crist Presents Textile Innovations For Hotels At SIHRE 2013 Expo

Crist, a leading company in the textile sector, recently presented its new collection for 2014 and a series of innovative products for the hotel industry at the specialized exhibition SIHRE 2013 held in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Chania’s Lofos Village Suites Announces Advance Reservation Offer

The Lofos Village Suites hotel complex on Crete, while welcoming guests this winter at its luxurious facilities at Agia Marina, has announced a special discount on bookings made for summer 2014.

Santorini To Attend Christmas Bookshop Party In Athens

Santorini's best images and tastes will be available in Athens and be the main attractions at the Christmas Bookshop Party of the Melissa Publishing House on Sunday 15 December 2013.

SETE Targets 18 Million Int’l Arrivals To Greece In 2014

Next year will be a record year for Greek tourism as long as the country remains politically stable, the president of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, said at a media briefing.

Plan To Develop Athens Unveiled

An urban development project of the Municipality of Athens named "Ergo Athina" (Project Athens) was unveiled on 12 December by Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis and European Commissioner of Regional Policy Johannes Hahn.

Kefalogianni: Development Of Medical Tourism In Greece Is A Priority

Medical tourism is a priority for the Greek Tourism Ministry, according to the country's tourism minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Russian, German Journalists Tour Thessaloniki, Greece

Thessaloniki was recently promoted as a city break destination to the emerging markets of Russia and Germany during a recent press trip organized by Marketing Greece and the Thessaloniki Hotels Association.

Travelplanet24 Wins “Internationalized E-business” Title At E-volution Awards 2013

Greek online travel agency Travelplanet24 won the Gold Award for the company's best practices in developing activities abroad, at the 3rd E-volution Awards ceremony held 10 December in Athens.

Kristall Suites On Crete Announces Special Summer 2014 Discount

Although it's winter and the holiday season is on everyone's mind right now, summer is only months away and those wanting to go to Crete can save if they book early at the Kristall Suites hotel in Chania.

Etihad Airways, airBaltic Announce New Riga-Abu Dhabi Service

Etihad Airways and airBaltic, Latvia’s flag carrier, recently announced that direct Riga-Abu Dhabi flights will commence on 16 December 2013.

Delta Confirms Athens–New York Nonstop Service In 2014

Delta Air Lines confirmed on 11 December that its seasonal nonstop flight between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport and New York JFK will recommence, effective 18 May 2014.

GNTO Launches “Greece From The Top” Action On International Mountain Day

International Mountain Day is celebrated on Wednesday 11 December and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is promoting, via social media, the mountain regions of Greece through an action entitled "Greece from the Top."

Aqua Vista Hotels Aims To Expand Greek, Overseas Portfolio

Global hotel unit management company Aqua Vista Hotels aims to expand its presence in Greece and abroad with the addition of 20 new members to its portfolio during the 2014-2015 period.

Greece’s Metropolitan Hospital Receives “Excellence in Medical Tourism” Certificate

Metropolitan Hospital in Athens, Greece, was recently certified at the level of excellence in medical tourism among other international hospitals worldwide.

Greece Comes In Second On Ski Destinations Ranking List

Greece ranks second among the top 10 ski destinations in the world, according to a list compiled by holiday booking website Trivago.

New Publications Give A Gastronomic Tour Of Lesvos, Greece

The impressive culinary culture of the island of Lesvos is introduced to the world through two new publications released by the Lesvos Local Development Company.

Xenia Hotel On Skiathos Finally To Get Long Overdue Makeover

Greek construction company TE.NE ATEVE was announced as the successful bidder of the tender for the development of the Xenia hotel on Skiathos.

Greek Publishing Company To Launch New Tourism Awards In 2014

Excellence in Greek travel and hospitality will be rewarded next year at the new Tourism Awards 2014.

The Greek Diet Goes To US Congress

The Greek Diet's beneficial impact to health was presented recently at a special event at the United States Congress in Washington.

UNWTO Informs On Tourism Ethics On International Human Rights Day (10 December)

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) referred to its guiding policy document - the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET) - on the occasion of International Human Rights Day on 10 December.