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Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel Welcomed Into TripAdvisor’s ‘Hall of Fame’

The Sofitel Athens Airport hotel has been inducted into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame after winning a Certificate of Excellence for the fifth year in a row.
Posted On 26 May 2015
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E. Macedonia & Thrace Region Welcomes Swedes with Traditional Greek Treats

As part of its ongoing promotional strategy, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace received Swedish visitors with local delicacies, music and more during the region’s special welcoming ceremonies at Kavala’s Mega Alexandros Airport. Incoming travelers were treated to...
Posted On 26 May 2015
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Ikaria Comes to Athens for Three-day Expo

The North Eastern Aegean island of Ikaria will be showcased this week in the multipurpose area of the Athens metro at Syntagma Square.
Posted On 26 May 2015
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Turkish Airlines Brings African Culture Closer to Athens

Aiming to strengthen cultural exchanges between countries and people, Turkish Airlines recently sponsored the 14th African Festival of Food, Music and Handicrafts in Athens.
Posted On 26 May 2015
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Greek Tourism Sector Calls for VAT Rate to Not Exceed 10%

The single value-added tax (VAT) rate on the Greek tourism package should not exceed 10 percent on average nor the levels of competitor countries, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and the heads of the country’s tourism sector associations said through a joint statement.
Posted On 25 May 2015
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Foreign Tour Operators Add Default Clause to Greek Deals in Case of Bankruptcy

Foreign tour operators fearing a possible Grexit, bankruptcy or tax status change in tourism, are now requiring Greek hoteliers to include a default clause in all contracts.
Posted On 25 May 2015
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Superfast Ferries Celebrates 20th Anniversary with New Destinations

Attica Group announced last week that it is planning to include two new ships to its fleet while its subsidiary Superfast Ferries celebrates two very active decades sailing Greek and Italian waters with the addition of new destinations in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and...
Posted On 25 May 2015
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SkyGreece Spreads Wings to Connect Greeks Far and Wide with Motherland

Aiming to boost connections between Greece and the US and Canada, SkyGreece Airlines presented its plans last week to the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA), with sights on garnering their support.
Posted On 25 May 2015
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Alternate Minister Kountoura Underlines Importance of Maritime Tourism for Greece

Maritime tourism is a major issue in Greece and is high on the agenda of the Greek Tourism Ministry, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said over the weekend at a cruise forum that took place in the regional unit of Ilia.
Posted On 25 May 2015
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Lufthansa Resumes Flights to Crete After 10-year Break

Germany's Lufthansa on Saturday resumed direct flights between Munich and Heraklion, Crete, a decade since they were stopped.
Posted On 25 May 2015
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Cretan Union Cup Sailing Event Brings Crete into the Spotlight

As part of its ongoing promotional strategy, the Region of Crete aims through the Cretan Union Cup 2015 sailing event through to May 29 to promote the island as a primary tourism destination.
Posted On 25 May 2015
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Young Face of the Week: Konstantinos Riavoglou, Vacation Department Manager at blueground

This week, GTP introduces Konstantinos Riavoglou, the vacation department manager at blueground.
Posted On 25 May 2015
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Κοινή ανακοίνωση των πανελλήνιων κλαδικών ενώσεων – Μελών ΣΕΤΕ σχετικά με το ζήτημα του εξορθολογισμού των συντελεστών ΦΠΑ

Κοινή ανακοίνωση: Ο τουριστικός τομέας, στηρίζει την προσπάθεια της Κυβέρνησης για συμφωνία και παραμένει έτοιμος να συμβάλλει στην ελληνική οικονομία.
Posted On 25 May 2015
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Civil Aviation Workers Strike May Put Damper on Holy Spirit Holiday Weekend

The Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) has announced a 48-hour strike for Sunday May 31 and Monday June 1.
Posted On 22 May 2015
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EEA Report: Greece Has High-quality Bathing Waters

Greek bathing sites have excellent bathing water quality, according to the annual bathing water quality report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission.
Posted On 22 May 2015
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Limnos, Agios Efstratios Authorities Up in Arms Over Lacking Ferry Services

As the summer tourist season takes off, Limnos and Agios Efstratios authorities still haven’t reached an agreement with the government concerning the problem of lacking ferry services to the islands.
Posted On 22 May 2015
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Sports For All at This Year’s “Navarino Challenge”

The multi-award winning sports event “Navarino Challenge” this year has enriched its program with many more activities for the whole family and welcomes all on September 11-13 in Messinia and Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.
Posted On 22 May 2015
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Hospitality Awards 2015 in Greece: Nominations Now Open

Nominations have opened for the Hospitality Awards 2015 which aim to reward and spotlight Greek hotel enterprises that stand out for their innovative practices in the hospitality sector.
Posted On 22 May 2015
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On Greek Initiative, 128 Countries Join Forces to Safeguard Cultural Property

On the initiative of Greek Culture Minister Nikos Xydakis, 128 UNESCO Convention signees have agreed to join forces and adopt measures in order to effectively tackle the illegal trade of cultural property and introduce secure ways to control transactions of art online.
Posted On 22 May 2015
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Conference for World Environment Day 2015 in Athens

On the occasion of World Environment Day 2015 on June 5, the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO in cooperation with the Green Project NGO will co-organize a conference on the "Challenges for Greece and opportunities for a sustainable future".
Posted On 22 May 2015
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