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Greek Tourism Experts Hopeful About 2015

Tourism professionals are optimistic that 2015 will be a fruitful year, expecting even more arrivals to the country compared to last year.

Piraeus Port Privatization to Progress

Plans to move ahead with the privatization of Piraeus port are expected to top the agenda in Brussels today, when Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis meets his eurozone counterparts.

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum Set For May

Cruising, yachting and coastal shipping will top the agenda of the 3rd Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum to be held in Athens on May 26-27.

Amadeus Partners with Cabforce, Launches Taxi & Transfer Solution on SAS Website

Amadeus has closed the gap of the “first and last mile” of the air journey, by announcing the launch of the Amadeus Taxi & Transfer solution in partnership with Cabforce, with Scandinavian Airlines as launch partner.

‘Telegraph Travel’ Tribute to 19 Best Greek Islands

In its latest photo series, Telegraph Travel has selected the 19 best Greek islands for all tastes.

Smooth Sailing for Cruise Industry in 2015

The cruise industry is set to sail through 2015 with ease, according to the latest report by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which estimates that a record 23 million passengers are expected to board a liner this year.

Thessaloniki to Promote MICE Tourism at Turkey Meet

Aiming to promote the northern port city and its surrounding locales as a leading tourist destination, the Thessaloniki Convention Bureau (TCB) will be participating in this year’s ACE of MICE Exhibition on February 26-28, to be held at the Istanbul Congress Center in Turkey.

Athens Turns to Innovative Entrepreneurs to Solve City Problems

Tapping into innovative solutions, business knowhow and alternative methods to solve pressing social problems is at the center of the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency’s (EATA) latest social entrepreneurship event on February 18 at the Hub Events in Petralona,...

Etihad Airways Wins Award for Inflight Experience

Etihad Airways has been presented with the 2015 Airline of the Year award by leading IFEC and cabin technology magazine Inflight, published by HMG Aerospace.

Minoan Lines: Τροποποιήσεις δρομολογίων λόγω δυσμενών καιρικών συνθηκών

Η MINOAN LINES γνωστοποιεί στο επιβατικό κοινό ότι, λόγω των θυελλωδών ανέμων που επικρατούν στο Αιγαίο και της απαγόρευσης απόπλου που έχει επιβληθεί από τα Λιμεναρχεία Πειραιά και Ηρακλείου, τα πλοία της εταιρείας δεν θα αποπλεύσουν σήμερα Τρίτη 10 Φεβρουαρίου 2015 ...

German Fraport Calls on Greece to Respect Airport Contract

Frankfurt-based transport company Fraport is calling on Greece to honor a 1.2 billion euro deal set to close in October, for the management of 14 regional airports.

Historic Hotels of Europe Celebrates 2015 with 20 New Members

The Historic Hotels of Europe, a niche consortium of luxury hotels with historical significance, announced an exceptional growth in new membership for 2015, with 20 new hotels joining the group.

E. Macedonia-Thrace Authorities Eye Tourism Potential of National Parks

The Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace held a working group last week at the Nestos Delta Information Center in the town of Keramoti, on ways to integrate the country’s national parks into the tourist product offered.

Aegean Airlines Ups Flights to Greece, Cyprus

Greece’s largest carrier Aegean has boosted its UK routes to Greece and Cyprus with two new direct flights from London to Larnaca and Iraklio, Crete.

UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference: Tourism and Culture Ministers Gather for First Time

Over 900 participants, including over 45 ministers and vice ministers of tourism and culture, gathered at the first UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture, in Siem Reap, Cambodia, to explore and advance new partnership models between tourism and culture.

100% Hotel Show Booms Into Action, Spotlights Business Knowhow

Hoteliers, entrepreneurs, architects, designers and tourism professionals had the chance to exchange ideas, concerns and solutions at this year’s 100% Hotel Show, which kicked off on Saturday and runs through today at the MEC exhibition center in Peania, eastern Attica.

New Greek Tourism Head, Hoteliers on Same Page

Extending the tourism season to 12 months is the main priority of Greece's new Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism Ministry, according to Alternate Minister of Tourism Elena Kountoura.

Hotel Chamber Lists Challenges in Greek Hospitality Sector

Despite last year's excellent tourism season, Greek hoteliers still face a bevy of challenges that are impeding performance, the president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, Yiorgos Tsakiris, informed during the chamber's fourth general assembly held today at the Metropolitan...

Cruise Passenger Traffic to Piraeus Rises in 2014

The port of Piraeus recorded a decreased number of embarkations and disembarkations of cruise ships but a one-million-plus increase in cruise passenger traffic in 2014, the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) said this week, adding that it remained profitable for a fifth consecutive year.

Study: The 55+ to Power German Tourism, Greece a Favorite Destination

Over-55s are expected to be the driving force of German tourism this year, according to a study by the British American Tobacco’s (BAT) Foundation for Future Studies (FFS).