Month: January 2014 | Page 2

The Peloponnese Launches United Tourism Organization

The seven regional units that comprise the Greek destination of the Peloponnese have teamed up with the region's hotel associations to show Greek and foreign tourists that the destination is not only unique but also united.

Posted On 29 Jan 2014

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Thessaloniki To Get Inner-city Ferry Service

The Greek Ministry of Merchant Marine has agreed to authorize the launch of an inner-city ferry service between Thessaloniki and key points of its coastal area as a pilot scheme.

Posted On 29 Jan 2014

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Greece’s The Met Hotel Wins TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2014 Award

The Met Hotel of Chandris Group, located in Thessaloniki, was honored once again with the Travelers' Choice 2014 award by leading travel review site TripAdvisor.

Posted On 29 Jan 2014

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Germanwings: Possible Impact To Flights During Strike of European Air Traffic Control Services

Several air traffic control services in Europe are likely to go on strike on 29 and 30 January 2014. Germanwings informs that the strike may affect some of its flights.

Posted On 29 Jan 2014

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Greek Hotel Federation Expresses Sympathy On Kefalonia’s Earthquake

In the aftermath of the large-scale earthquake (5.9-Richter) that rocked Kefalonia Island on Sunday 26 January, the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers sent a message of sympathy to those who are going through difficult times.

Posted On 28 Jan 2014

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Air Traffic Controllers In Greece To Join European Strike On Thursday, 30 Jan.

Flights arriving and departing Greece will most likely be disrupted on Thursday 30 January as air traffic controllers have announced that they will join a European air traffic strike.

Posted On 28 Jan 2014

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Greeks Invited To Tell “Their Story” On Greece

Greeks are invited to join the "We Discover Greece" campaign, share their own experiences and show the whole world his or her "own Greece."

Posted On 28 Jan 2014

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Piraeus Port Remains Top Passenger Port In Europe

Passenger traffic in the port of Piraeus fell to 17,669,774 passengers in 2013, from 17,978,728 in 2012, although passenger traffic in the sea cruise sector jumped 11.10 percent to 2,296,457 departure-arrivals from 2,066,925 in 2012.

Posted On 28 Jan 2014

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100% Hotel Show To Present Innovation, Tourism & New Ideas In Athens

The Networking Area of 100% Hotel Show intends to introduce a new era within the exhibition and fair industry of Greece, by welcoming the visitor to an alternative exhibition setting, which focuses on innovation, tourism and new ideas.

Posted On 28 Jan 2014

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Greece’s Athos Region Promoted As Wedding, Honeymoon Destination

The Mount Athos Area Organization recently gave tips on the idea of the perfect wedding ceremony at the Athos Region in Halkidiki, during the Balkanica Wedding Expo held in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Posted On 28 Jan 2014

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Santorini’s Astra Suites Ranked Among Best Hotels In The World

Astra Suites, located in Imerovigli on Santorini, was included among the "Top 25 Small Hotels in the World," according to Tripadvisor’s recently announced 2014 Travelers’ Choice awards.

Posted On 28 Jan 2014

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UNWTO Unveils Winners Of Ulysses Awards For Innovation

The UNWTO recently announced the winners of the 2013 Ulysses Awards For Innovation. Now on its 10th year, the awards celebrate outstanding contributions in the field of tourism across the globe.

Posted On 28 Jan 2014

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Greece: Yearly Rise In Arrivals By Air The Highest In Europe

Arrivals by air from abroad last year grew by 8.8 percent year-on-year reaching 14.31 million, compared with 13.15 million in 2012, thanks to increased activity from the Russian, French and US markets.

Posted On 27 Jan 2014

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Malia, Crete: Where Tourism & Culture Become One

The Municipality of Hersonissos has released a promo video that highlights the cultural and traditional side of Malia, otherwise known as the party capital of Crete.

Posted On 27 Jan 2014

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Greece To Show Its Best In Top International Tourism Fairs

Greece will participate in 11 more international tourism fairs until April, according to the approved list of exhibitions of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Posted On 27 Jan 2014

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New Tourism Awards 2014 To Celebrate Excellence in Greek Hospitality & Travel

Greek tourism's best practices and the most innovative initiatives launched by the country's enterprises will be rewarded this Spring at the upcoming new tourism awards.

Posted On 27 Jan 2014

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Astir Odysseus Kos Resort Starts New Year With Management Changes

Owner company Occidental S.A. has exclusively undertaken the management and operation of the Astir Odysseus Kos Resort & Spa, formerly Iberostar, as of 1 January 2014.

Posted On 27 Jan 2014

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