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Greek Tourism Sector to Benefit from 2014-2020 NSRF Funds

The three keys areas of focus of the NSRF 2014-2020 program are startups, the upgrade of tourism infrastructure and facilities, and boosting employment opportunities for higher education graduates.

Turkey Eyeing Tax-free Tourist Zones along Aegean Coast

Aiming to attract all the more tourists to its shores, Turkey is examining the creation of tax-free tourist zones, Turkey’s Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci said.

SkyGreece May Face Compensation Claims

Stranded passengers are filing complaints with the Canadian Transport Agency (CTA) against SkyGreece airlines, which stopped operations last week leaving hundreds of customers in the lurk.

Piraeus Power Port: Among World’s Best

The Port of Piraeus is among the world’s 40 leading container ports, according to Lloyds List annual report released on Monday.

All the More Say ‘I Do’ in Greece

Greece is steadily growing into a leading destination for those ready to tie the knot, with all the more resorts and boutique hotels across the country and on its isles ready to offer everything from legal arrangements to the best cake.

Flight of Icarus on Zakynthos, BASE Jumping Hot Spot

Professional athletes eager to jump off new heights visited the Ionian island of Zakynthos earlier this month for the annual Go Fast Games, where the world’s best BASE jumpers took more than 300 leaps in four days.

Singer Alkistis Protopsalti Assumes Duties of Greek Interim Alternate Tourism Minister

Greece’s interim Alternate Tourism Minister Alkistis Protopsalti took over her new post from Elena Kountoura during the Tourism Ministry handover ceremony held on Friday evening in Athens.

Caretaker Government to Step In Ahead of Greek September Polls

A non-political caretaker government announced earlier Friday will be sworn in at 1pm in order to lead Greece to snap selections, which have been set for September 20, after Alexis Tsipras stepped down as prime minister last week following a seven-month tenure.

SkyGreece Airlines Temporarily Ceases Operations

SkyGreece Airlines announced on Friday that it must temporarily cease all operations.

Santorini’s Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa to Open in April

The Metaxas Group is proud to announce the arrival of a new member to its group of hotels, the Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, set to open it doors to the public on April 23, 2016. Overlooking the Aegean Sea, the Santo Maris Oia comes to join Creta Maris Beach Resort and...

Greek Cruise Sector Calls For Support Measures

The Union of Cruise Shipowners and Associated Members (EEKFN) is calling for measures that will support cruise tourism, including the creation of a National Coordination Committee for Cruise Affairs.

Capital Controls at Greek Banks Scaled Back

In efforts to normalize the banking and business climate in Greece, the Banking Committee has eased capital controls imposed on June 28.

Hard Rock Athens Goes ‘Freddie for a Day’ Against AIDS

The Hard Rock Cafe in Athens invites all to “Freddie for a Day” on September 5, as part of its awareness raising campaign to collect funds for HIV/AIDS research carried out by the Mercury Phoenix Trust.

Ancient Olympia Meet to Explore Intercultural Dialogue

Achieving intercultural dialogue will be the subject of an international conference to be held at Ancient Olympia on September 1-6 under the title: “The Need for a Constructive Dialogue Between Peoples and Cultures and the Olympic Idea”, e-typos reports.

Minister Says NSRF Funds Won’t Be Lost, Airports Deal in March

Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism Minister Giorgos Stathakis reassured reporters on Wednesday, that capital controls will soon be lifted, liquidity is improving and the privatization of 14 airports will most likely be completed in March.

Thessaloniki’s Caryatids Back to ‘Enchant’ at City’s Helexpo Fair

Thessaloniki authorities were very pleased on Wednesday, to welcome the city’s legendary Caryatids to their birthplace 151 years later.

Santorini Sunset a Top 10 ‘CNN’ Dream Experience

The Greek island of Santorini, a remnant of a volcanic caldera, is there among nine other “dream” destinations, which CNN says “every traveler should experience”.

Aegean University Accepting Post-grad Applications in Tourism

The University of the Aegean is accepting applications for post-graduate studies in tourism through to Monday, September 14.

A Euro a Day… Keeps Tourism Afloat

Whether its coffee, a cold beer, wine or a snack, in the Greek village of Valaora you’ll only pay a euro or less.

Halkidiki Offerings on Show in Milan, Make the News in China

As part of its aggressive promotional strategy to get the word out, the Halkidiki Tourism Organization organized a familiarization event last month at the Expo 2015 in Milan.