Month: February 2014 | Page 6

American Travel Professionals Get To Know Loutraki, Greece

The Loutraki Tourism Organization recently held a familiarization trip for 35 American travel agents and tour operators earlier this month to promote the Greek tourist product of Loutraki.

Posted On 12 Feb 2014

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Greeks Favor Paris For Valentine’s Day

The city of Paris, France, is the first choice of the Greeks for a Valentine's Day getaway, according to a recent survey conducted by Travelplanet24.

Posted On 12 Feb 2014

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New Rules On Liquids, Aerosols & Gels Come Into Effect At European Airports

New European Union rules on passengers carrying on liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) recently came into effect at European airports, according to the ACI (Airport's Council International) Europe.

Posted On 12 Feb 2014

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Greek Tour Guides Announce Treasure Hunt In Athens

The Association of Licensed Tourist Guides is inviting Athenians and their children to discover monuments and treasures of the Greek capital through a treasure hunt to be held on Sunday 23 February.

Posted On 12 Feb 2014

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Athens To Host Greek-Arab Investment Forum

A Greek-Arab Investment Forum will take place in Athens, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the Saudi Arabia Chamber of Commerce agreed during a meeting held in Riyad.

Posted On 11 Feb 2014

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SETE: How To Turn Greek Gastronomy Into A Memorable Travel Experience

"Greek gastronomy has many strengths, with quality raw materials and local cuisine creations in the lead, but it needs to be promoted through an integrated marketing communications plan," a panel of tourism and culinary experts agreed during an event held recently by SETE.

Posted On 11 Feb 2014

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Attica Region May Expand Cooperation With Travel Channel

Top executives from American TV station Travel Channel recently visited the regional governor of Attica, Yiannis Sgouros, and discussed expanding their existing cooperation with the region.

Posted On 11 Feb 2014

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Ministries Pave The Way For Seaplanes To Service Greece

The Greek ministries of Transport and Merchant Marine are moving full speed ahead to finalize details relating to the creation of waterways for seaplane flights in Greece.

Posted On 11 Feb 2014

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Event: Startup Accelerator “Founder Institute” Comes To Athens

The Founder Institute, the world’s largest entrepreneur training and startup launch program, has announced that it is exploring a new chapter launch in Athens.

Posted On 11 Feb 2014

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Thassos, Greece, Presented To Air France Passengers

A special editorial on the northern Greek island of Thassos was featured in a recent issue of Air France Magazine.

Posted On 11 Feb 2014

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Porto Carras Grand Resort Announces Renovation Plans

The Porto Carras Grand Resort in Greece recently announced its renovation program for the 2014 season.

Posted On 11 Feb 2014

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Air Malta Signs Codeshare Agreement With Air France

Air France and Air Malta have signed a codeshare agreement whereby Air France will place its code and flight numbers on flights operated by Air Malta between Malta and Paris-CDG and Orly, and also between Malta and Lyon.

Posted On 11 Feb 2014

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Greece, Saudi Arabia Sign Major Tourism Development Agreement

A memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of tourism was signed between Greece and Saudi Arabia on 10 February in Riyadh.

Posted On 10 Feb 2014

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A New Exhibition Concept Comes To Life At “100% Hotel Show”

The organizers of the "100% Hotel Show," the new exhibition addressed especially to hoteliers, promised innovation and that is exactly what they delivered, judging by the show's main entrance, created by a team of Greek architects.

Posted On 10 Feb 2014

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It’s Business As Usual For Earthquake-Stricken Kefalonia, Greece

It's "business as usual" for Kefalonia, the Greek island that was rocked recently by two strong earthquakes, according to the president of the island's hotel association, Spyros Galiatsatos.

Posted On 10 Feb 2014

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Greece To Sign Tourism Pact With Saudi Arabia

Greece and Saudi Arabia will sign a major agreement to boost cooperation in the tourism sector, generate growth in tourist traffic and offer opportunities to the southern European nation to showcase its tourism products and services in the local market.

Posted On 10 Feb 2014

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Agia Irini Square: Hot spot In Athens

Agia Irini square is the "Hot spot in Athens" according to the editorial team of High Life, in-flight magazine of British Airways.

Posted On 10 Feb 2014

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Aegean Airlines Briefs Greek Travel Agents

Greek travel agents were informed on the strategic options and short and long term goals of Aegean Airlines at an information event held recently by the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA).

Posted On 10 Feb 2014

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Greek Team 2014 In Sochi: Good Luck To Our Athletes!

The athletes of the ski team that are competing for Greece in the 12th Olympic Winter Games, held in Sochi, Russia, are introduced in a video named "Our Olympic Team 2014."

Posted On 10 Feb 2014

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