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“Blue Growth” Is High On Greece’s Agenda

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni gave a speech in Parliament on the power of "Blue Growth," a key driver of tourism development for Greece and other countries of the South within an integrated maritime policy of the European Union.

Heraklion, Crete, Expects Increase Of Cruise Passengers This Year

Initial signs for cruise tourism in Heraklion, Crete, are very positive as the port authority recently announced that it expects cruise passenger arrivals to increase by 10 percent this year.

Halkidiki Presented As Part Of “Via Egnatia” Project

Visitors at the ITB Berlin international tourism exhibition this year were informed that Halkidiki has joined Thessaloniki and is part of the "Via Egnatia" project.

Slow-Moving Licensing Process May Stall Construction Of Waterways In Greece This Year

Although Greek company Hellenic Seaplanes is ready to begin constructing waterways in ports in Greece, the slow-moving process to obtain a license for their construction may put plans on hold for the 2014 tourism season.

Thessaloniki Hosts 2014 European Youth Conference

The 2014 EU Youth Conference gathered 250 delegates who focused on young people's social inclusion.

Goldair Appointed GSA Of Air Armenia, Announces Athens-Yerevan Route

Goldair is Air Armenia's new General Sales Agent (GSA) for Greece and has announced the launch of a new Athens-Yerevan route from 22 May until 23 October 2014.

Rhodes Project: H Βρετανική Ακαδημία χρηματοδοτεί το Ροδιακό Κέντρο Ιστορικών και Κοινωνικών Ερευνών

Η Βρετανική Ακαδημία Ανθρωπιστικών και Κοινωνικών Επιστημών χρηματοδότησε το Ροδιακό Κέντρο Ιστορικών και Κοινωνικών Ερευνών - Rhodes Project ΚΣΕ με το ποσό των 10.500 ευρώ για την έρευνα με τίτλο «Αποικιακό κράτος, κοινωνία και παράνομη οικονομία στην Ιταλοκρατούμενη Ρόδο,...

Greek Tourism Minister Holds Talks With Norwegian Tourist Board

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni held a meeting with the administration of the Norwegian Tourist Board, Innovation Norway, on 14 March, the second day of her official visit to Oslo.

New Bill For Marine Tourism Tabled In Greek Parliament

A new bill for marine tourism was recently tabled in Greek Parliament by the Greek Ministry of Mercantile Marine. The new bill aims to attract more recreational ships, under Greek and foreign flag, in the Greek seas.

Greek Tourism: Good News From Norwegian Tour Operators

Greece should expect an especially good tourism season this year, tour operators in Norway recently informed Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni during her official visit to Oslo to promote the country.

Greek Chef’s Club Launches Branch Office In Austria

Greek gastronomy and premium quality Greek products will be introduced to the Austrian public through the Chef's Club of Greece branch office that recently was inagurated in Austria.

2014 Air Transport News Awards

The 2014 Air Transport News Awards were held recently in Istanbul, Turkey, at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Hotel.

Athens Airport’s Ioanna Papadopoulou Named “Woman Of The Year”

The director of communications and marketing of Athens International Airport (AIA), Ioanna Papadopoulou, was honored with the title of "Woman of the Year" at this year's Air Transport News Awards that took place recently in Istanbul, Turkey.

Croatia Airlines To Fly From Split To Athens

Croatia Airlines will add a direct flight connecting Split to Athens, Greece, as of 3 May.

Lamway Gives Ideas For Easter & Summer Holidays In Santorini

Looking for the ideal choice for accommodation to spend the Easter holiday or a summer getaway in Greece?

XTERRA Greece Invites Athletes To Test Their Limits At Lake Plastira

The XTERRA Greece Championship, the extreme competition that combines swimming with mountain biking and trail running, will take place for the second year at Lake Plastira located in Karditsa.

Greece: Awards & World Recognition – A Look Back

Greece has received numerous industry awards and recognition that bear testimony to the beauty of the destination and its quality tourism product that includes top hotels, numerous sites, gastronomy options and entertainment choices, to name a few!

Online Poll To Launch For Selection Of New Greek Product Label

A boat, a heart or a column will soon be the new product identification label for Greece, according to the Greek Ministry of Development & Competitiveness.

Athens, Greece, Receives Positive Signals At ITB 2014

This year’s ITB Berlin sent out very positive signals for Athens and the city is expected to attract a larger number of German tourists this year, especially independent travelers.

ITB 2014: Hoteliers Promote Thessaloniki As A Year-Round Tourism Destination

The Thessaloniki Hotels Association examined the potential for increasing visitor numbers to the Greek Northern city this year during the ITB Berlin international tourism exhibition that took place 5-9 March.