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Louis Cruises On Executive Committee Of CLIA Europe

Louis Cruises has been invited to join the Executive Committee of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) Europe, the body that represents leading cruise companies operating in Europe and has 43 members and 36 executive partners.

The Peloponnese Tours Europe

The Region of the Peloponnese in Southern Greece was promoted in London last week in a five-day exhibition hosted at the flagship National Geographic Store.

Greek-Russian Tourism Forum In Athens

Over 1,200 Russian travel agents and journalists will be in Athens, Greece, this April to participate in a Greek-Russian Tourism Forum.

UNWTO-UNESCO Anti-Trafficking Campaign To Launch At ITB Berlin

An anti-trafficking campaign aimed to engage tourists in the global fight against the illicit trafficking of persons, wildlife or cultural artifacts will be launched at ITB 2014.

Σχολιασμός του σχεδίου νόμου για τον τουρισμό από τον Νίκο Σκουλά, τ. Υπουργό Τουρισμού

"ΠΡΟΤΕΙΝΩ: Να αποσυρθεί το Νομοσχέδιο και να γίνει επεξεργασία από μηδενική βάση με τη συμμετοχή των τουριστικών φορέων, των εργαζομένων και όλων των ανθρώπων που γνωρίζουν και υπηρετούν τον τουρισμό"....

Athens Marathon Gets New Name, Enters New Era

The Athens Classic Marathon has entered a new era and aims for the top, among all major sport and tourism events worldwide, organizer Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) has informed.

RepowerGreece Initiative Enters Third Year

RepowerGreece, the international public diplomacy initiative that redefines Greece, has entered its third year and will continue to showcase the country's best to effectively confront the world's negative perceptions of Greece and her people.

Greek Tourism Minister Meets With Ambassadors From Arab Countries

The possibility of Athens hosting a summit of tourism ministers from European Union countries and Arab states, under the Greek Presidency of the EU, was discussed in a meeting between Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and ambassadors of Arab countries.

Commission Presents New European Strategy To Promote Coastal And Maritime Tourism

The European Commission recently presented a new strategy to support coastal and maritime tourism in Europe. The strategy will be discussed at a conference organized with the Greek Presidency on 10 March in Athens.

Greek Hotel Chamber Calls For Tourism Development Interventions

The president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Yiorgos Tsakiris, recently placed emphasis on a series of interventions that - if implemented - could give Greek tourism and Greek hoteliers further momentum.

GTP @ 100% Hotel Show – Photo Report

The second edition of the 100% Hotel Show, the new Greek exhibition that was addressed especially to hoteliers, will take place in early 2015, according to organizing company Demand Customize Marketing.

Ancient Athens As Seen By A German Traveler

The Greek translation of a German-language book that tells the story of ancient Athens through the eyes of a German traveler has been released.

Etihad Airways Accepts Prestigious Air Transport World Award

Etihad Airways was honored with the prestigious Airline Market Leadership Award at Air Transport World magazine's 40th Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards held recently in Singapore.

Tourism: A Main Priority For Greece

Greece’s record-breaking tourism season in 2013 has the Government and tourism professionals seeing eye to eye on the importance of tourism for the country’s economy. This article contains recent statements made by Greek key tourism figures and their expectations for this year's...

German Travel Agents To Tour Greece In Spring 2014

The Greek National Tourism Organization office in Germany and tour operator Thomas Cook GmbH have invited German travel agents to attend a series of familiarization trips (fam trips) to popular Greek destinations this Spring.

Grekland Panorama: Greece’s New “Home” In Scandinavia

Some 1,800 vacation packages to Greece were either purchased or pre-booked by Scandinavians during Grekland Panorama, the first dedicated travel and taste fair for Greece that took place 14-16 February at the venue Globe Arenas, Annexete, in Stockholm.

Athens Airport Honors Airlines For Their Development In 2013

Athens International Airport (AIA) recently honored airlines that demonstrated the fastest development and succeeded in recording the highest increases in passenger numbers in their scheduled services during 2013.

Mouzenidis Releases Company Presentation Video Of New Airline “Ellinair”

The company presentation video of the newly formed Greek airline company Ellinair of Mouzenidis Travel recently made its appearance on social media channels.

Greek Poems On London Underground

Six poems by Greek, British and Irish poets will be posted in London Underground cars from 24 February 2014 until early April in honor of the Greek EU Presidency.

Charity Run In Athens – “Run for Peace: From Acropolis to Babylon”

The Iraqi Embassy in Athens is inviting all to a charity run at the Acropolis surroundings to raise awareness and awaken society about the value of peace.