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Thessaloniki Promoted As Youth Destination At Travel Turkey Izmir 2013

The Municipality of Thessaloniki recently promoted its youth-oriented activities to Turkish tourism professionals in an effort to attract Turkey's young citizens next year when it will carry the title of “European Youth Capital” for 2014.

Lamway Hotel Management Group To Expand To More Greek Destinations

Hotel management company Lamway has announced its intention to enter the markets of Mykonos and Ios as of 2014.

Athens Introduced To Hungarian Journalists

The Greek capital's most important places of tourist and cultural interest were introduced in November to a group of journalists from major Hungarian newspapers and magazines during a press trip organized by the GNTO office in Austria.

Best Offer For Astir Palace Luxury Resort Announced

Investment firm Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund IV LP made the best offer for the majority stake in the Astir Palace luxury resort at Vouliagmeni, southern Athens.

Mount Athos Area Promoted To Scandinavian Market

Representatives of the Mount Athos Area Organization of Halkidiki traveled to Stockholm and Oslo and held a total of 10 B2B meetings with leading tour operators and travel agents in an aim to attract more tourists from the Scandinavian market.

Greece’s “Golden Keys” Announce New Board Of Directors

Les Clefs D’Or Hellas (The Golden Keys) recently elected its new Board of Directors.

Athens Ledra Marriott Hotel To Be Renamed “Athens Ledra Hotel”

The Athens Ledra Marriott will operate under the name "Athens Ledra Hotel," as of 1 January 2014 under new management.

New Tourism & Hotel Equipment Expo To Launch In Athens

The "100% Hotel Show," a tourism exhibition like no other, will debut in Athens 8-10 February 2014 at the renovated facilities of the Mediterranean Exhibition Center (MEC) in Paiania, East Attica.

Small Cyclades Lines Wins Lloyd’s List “Passenger Line of the Year 2013” Award

Small Cyclades Lines was voted the "Best Passenger Line of the Year 2013" at the 10th Annual Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2013 that celebrated achievements in the Greek maritime industry.

Commission Updates EU Air Safety List Of Banned Airlines

The European Commission has updated for the 22nd time the European list of airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union, better known as "the EU air safety list."

Greek Products From The Cyclades Shine At Athens Food Festival

Local food producers from the Cyclades island group gave Athenians and visitors to the Greek capital a sample of their products at the recent food festival "Greece, Celebration – Tastes – Christmas 2013."

Poros Yacht Show 2014 Opens For Registration

The East Med Yacht Show, to be held 2-7 May on the island of Poros, is now open for registration.

Kinsterna Hotel: A Laconian Christmas & New Year’s Eve In The Embrace Of Mystic Monemvasia

Byzantine-era beauty Kinsterna Hotel & Spa is celebrating local aromas and flavors, like Greek truffle and sweet Malvasia wine, with a sophisticated Yuletide menu.

Study: Greece Lags Behind In Online Activity For Travel

A relatively low proportion of enterprises in Greece are using e-commerce to connect to potential customers, according to an Oxford Economics study entitled "The Impact of Online Content on European Tourism," recently presented in Athens.

The Christmas Factory in Athens

This Christmas, a special toy factory will be set up downtown in the City of Athens Technopolis in the Gazi district!

Greece’s Tourism Season Slightly Extended In October, November 2013

Greece's tourism season was slightly extended for both the months of October and November, recent data on international tourist arrivals to the country's major airports showed on 6 December.

Report: Hotel Brand Landscape In Greece Analyzed

Οnly six percent of hotels in Greece are branded but, due to their comparatively larger size, they represent 21 percent of the rooms in the country, according to the recently released Hotel Brands Report of GBR Consulting.

Aegean-Olympic Air Merger Boosts Domestic Traffic In Greece

One month after the merger, Aegean Airlines has reported a 10 percent increase in combined domestic traffic with Olympic Air.

Turnover In Greek Tourism Sector Shows Improvement In Third Quarter Of 2013

The turnover index for Greece's tourism sector increased by 1.2 percent in the third quarter of 2013 compared to a year earlier, according to data released recently by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Grand Forest Metsovo: Ideal For Four Season and Five Star Experiences

The Grand Forest Metsovo, a hotel created in perfect harmony with nature, perched on a hillside overlooking breathtaking views and nestled in a pristine pine forest, will open its doors to guests on 15 December.