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Kefalogianni: Greek Tourism Can Create Job Opportunities For Young People

"The further development of tourism can create jobs, especially for young ages," Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said at a conference organized by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation in New York City on 3 April.

Registration Open For 32nd Athens Marathon

Registration for the 32nd Athens Marathon has opened eight months before the event, organizer Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) has announced.

Mykonos & Lesvos Among Top Honeymoon Spots For Gay Couples

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) recently included the Greek islands of Mykonos and Lesvos among the top honeymoon spots for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) couples.

EU Votes To End Roaming Fees, Expand Consumer Rights

The European Parliament has voted to end roaming charges by Christmas 2015, as part of a wider vote in support of the Commission’s proposed regulation for a "Connected Continent" (telecoms single market).

Greece To Be Country Partner of WTM Latin America

Greece will be partner country for the World Travel Market (WTM) Latin America that will take place 23-25 April in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as announced by WTM.

Argo Travel Group Promotes Greece To Vietnamese Travel Market

Argo Travel Group is representing and promoting Greece to Vietnamese tourism professionals and travelers at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM), the annual professional event organized by the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA).

St George Lycabettus Becomes Member Of Greek PCO Association, HAPCO

The Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers (HAPCO) announced that it has added another hotel with conference facilities to its network of members, the St George Lycabettus.

Greek Tourist Guide Federation Joins SETE Tourism Body

The Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN) has announced its membership within the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Greece's main tourism body.

Greek Seamen Suspend Strike, Sea Transport Connections Resume

Greece’s ferry service has resumed throughout the country as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has suspended its strike launched on 31 March.

HATTA Elections 2014: New Board Of Directors

The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) held elections on Wednesday 2 April to elect the new Board of Directors for a 3-year mandate.

Patmos Island, Greece, Stars In Independent English-American Film

The holy Greek Island of Patmos will have a starring "role" in a new independent English-American film that is currently in production.

EU Proposes Easier Schengen Visas For Non-EU Travelers

The European Union wants to introduce more flexible visa rules for non-European Union holidaymakers to boost growth and job creation.

Greek Travel Agents Say “No” To Sanctions Against Russia

The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) rules out any kind of boycott against Russia, a country that has a favorable attitude towards Greece.

Louis Hotels Honored By Leading Russian Tour Operator

One of Russia's leading tour operators honored eight units of the Louis Hotels chain in recognition of their high level of hospitality service for a family holiday.

Greece To Host Group Wedding Ceremony For Shanghai Couples

Greece will be the destination for some happy couples in this year's annual Rose Wedding Ceremony organized in Shanghai.

Ryanair Opens New Athens Hub, Announces Plans To Launch Greek Website

On 1 April, low cost carrier Ryanair opened its third Greek base at Athens (65th in total) with two based aircraft and six routes to Chania, London Stansted, Milan Bergamo, Paphos, Rhodes and Thessaloniki.

Travel Agents From Eight Countries Come To Greece In Search Of Partnerships

Some 30 Greek hotels and six travel agencies will attend B2B meetings with tourism professionals from eight countries at Respond On Demand's third B2B Travel Event in Thessaloniki.

Etihad Airways Appoints Senior Vice President Sales

Etihad Airways has appointed James Mueller to the new position of Senior Vice President Sales.

Jet Airways Expands Codeshare Partnership With Air France

Greek travelers have a new opportunity to explore India through a variety of Air France flights to/from Athens thanks to the expansion of the code share partnership between the French airline and Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline.

Greek Travel Industry Innovating Its Way To Performance Marketing Success

Over the past years there has been an impressive rise in Greece of innovative and outward-facing digital travel companies, targeting and operating successfully in global markets.