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Awards & World Recognition For Greece In Summer 2014

During the summer, Greece received various industry awards and recognition for excellence in regards for sites, hotels, restaurants, sustainability, etc. The following are some of Greece's most important accolades.

Hydra: The Lady of the Saronic Gulf

Hydra is an island known all over the world for its picturesque town - the subject of innumerable paintings - and for being a cosmopolitan holiday destination and choice of summer home for writers, artists, and refined jet-setters since the 50s.

Introducing The Parkour Sport To Greece

This autumn, some of the best free running athletes of the world will gather on Santorini Island in Greece and participate in a Parkour competition. But... what exactly is Parkour?

Air New Zealand unveils first refurbished 777-200ER

The first of Air New Zealand’s refurbished Boeing 777-200ER aircraft signals an ongoing evolution in the airline’s long haul customer experience.

Caryatids the Second Line of Guards in the Amphipolis Tomb

Two magnificent Caryatids were unearthed on Saturday 6, as the excavation in the tomb of Amphipolis, Greece, continues apace.

ITAR-TASS: Russian tourist company Solvex-Tourne suspends activities

One of major tourist companies in St. Petersburg Solvex-Tourne suspended activities on Monday. About 9,000 clients of the company are abroad now. Most of them stay in Greece and Bulgaria. About 8,600 clients have paid for tours due within several next months, even on Christmas.
Posted On 08 Sep 2014
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Greek Destinations In The News Over The Summer

A selection of important announcements concerning various Greek destinations that took place during the summer.

Joint actions to attract international film producers in Greece

Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni and Minister of Culture and Sports Kostas Tasoulas have agreed upon a series of joint actions to attract international film and television producers in Greece
Posted On 08 Sep 2014
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Aegina: Away From Athens But So Close!

Aegina, an island in the middle of the Saronic Gulf and in the vicinity of Salamina, Agistri, Poros, Methana, and, further out, Hydra and Spetses, is the second closest island to Athens.

Bloomberg: Hotel-Room Technology Changing The Way You Stay

While tech start-ups like Airbnb provide alternative accommodations in the sharing economy, new technology behind the scenes has completely changed the way hotels fill rooms.

IRENA & UNWTO to promote renewable energies

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), have joined forces to promote the use of renewable energies in Islands.

Hong Kong Airlines & Air Seychelles Signed Codeshare Agreement

Hong Kong Airlines and Air Seychelles have signed a codeshare agreement to provide travellers with enhanced connections in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

AIR France – KLM New Country Manager for Greece

With effect as from 1st September 2014, Mr Alain Lahellec is appointed General Manager AIR FRANCE KLM for Greece, based at Athens.

Antiparos: Popular Yet A Relaxing And Quiet Destination

Excellent beaches, authentic Cycladic colors and a lifestyle that reminds us of forgotten times: Antiparos will win you over as soon as you step foot on the small island. Although its popularity is rising year by year, Antiparos still remains unspoilt from mass tourism.

2014 Arrivals Forecast For Greece Revised once Again

For the January-August 2014 eight month period, international arrivals were up by 15.8% percent compared to the same period in 2013.
Posted On 05 Sep 2014
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Tips For Startups: How To Build Relationships With Reporters

Public relations is an essential piece of every startup's strategy. It's crucial for startups to build credibility, gain users, and receive venture capital funding. Reporter relationships are the key to landing coverage in technology and niche industry publications.

Korean Air Resume Seoul – Tel Aviv Flight

Korean Air resume the Incheon, Seoul - Tel Aviv service and announce the code-share with China Southern Airlines on the Seoul-Urumqi route, in its September 2014 newsletter.

Greece’s “Navarino Challenge” Marathon Coming Soon

Kalamata and Costa Navarino, in the Peloponnese region of Messinia, will host the "Navarino Challenge" marathon for the second year on 19-21 September. The event will led by the Greek-American ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes and other great sport personalities.

Join in International Coastal Clean-up Day

This year, the ICC global gathering will take place on Saturday 20th September, a day dedicated to the awareness raising of all on the need to maintain our seas and coasts free of litter.

Aegean and Ryanair among those interested in buying Cyprus Airways

The deadline for bids closed on Wednesday and reports say that nine firms, out of the fifteen who had expressed initial interest, have made non-binding bids for struggling Cyprus Airways.
Posted On 05 Sep 2014
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