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ETOA: ‘It is Vital that Europe is Perceived as a Safe Destination’

The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) on Tuesday said that it is vital that Europe is perceived as a safe destination.

US State Dept Issues Worldwide Travel Alert, Urges Vigilance

The US State Department issued a “Worldwide Travel Alert” late on Monday, the first in almost a year, informing US citizens of possible risks to travel due to increased terrorist threats, particularly ahead of the holiday season.

Greece Tourist Arrivals Exceed 20 Million in Jan-Sep 2015

Greece saw an increase of 17.1 percent in visitor arrivals in the first nine months of the year, according to Bank of Greece data released on Monday.

Rhodes Selected as Host Destination for TripAdvisor’s First ‘Destination Academy’ Event in Europe

The island of Rhodes has been selected as the first European destination to host the Destination Academy with TripAdvisor (DATA) event.

SNF Announces $37 Million in Grants for Arts and Culture, Education, Health and Sports, Social Welfare

The Board of Directors of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation has authorized 111 new grants totaling $37.65 million (33.29 million euros) to support non-profit organizations for programs in arts and culture, education, health and sports and social welfare.

Three Steps Necessary to Attract Foreign Investments to Greece

A fixed tax system, less red tape and speedier licensing procedures are key to bringing in much-needed investments to Greece.

HotelBrain to Give Tips for F&B Success, Spa Profitability @ 100% Hotel Show

HotelBrain will give tips to Greek hoteliers on how to increase their overall revenue and boost the sales of their restaurants and spas during a workshop to be held this Saturday, November 28, as part of the 100% Hotel Show.

Travel Massive Athens Takes Action for Responsible Tourism

Highlighting its global November theme: #TMResponsibleTourism, Travel Massive invites tourism insiders to its Athens event on Friday, at the Barley Cargo, to get inspired and explore how a positive spirit can leave a constructive mark on the way we travel and work.

Athens Airport Hosts Third ACES Event for Aviation Family

More than 140 top executives from air transport, the financial sector and the tourism industry attended the 3rd Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium (ACES – Athens) last week, an Athens International Airport (AIA) initiative hosted in the Greek capital annually.

Sani Resort Picks Up Numerous Awards in 2015

Consistently recognized as one of Greece's finest resorts and a destination on its own, the luxury Sani Resort in Halkidiki this year enjoyed heightened attention for its numerous awards and honors.

Athens’ Christmas Lights Switch On Tuesday, Nov 24

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis will give the signal for the official illumination of the city center and welcome in the holiday season on Tuesday, November 24, at Syntagma Square.

UNESCO Adds 5 Greek Regions to Global Geopark Network

The United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) has listed five regions in Greece, in its Global Geoparks networks program, presented recently.

Global Travel and Tourism Leaders Condemn Recent Terrorist Attacks

"Terrorism is a global threat that can only be addressed through the strong and concerted efforts of the world’s governments and the international community", the Global Travel Association Coalition (GTAC), which represents the leading public and private bodies in the travel and...

Massive Chios Tourism Project Gets Green Light

A 100-million-euro investment project on Chios for the development of a 5-star 700-room resort complete with museum and educational facility by Kerameia SA has been included in the government’s list of strategic “Fast Track” projects.

Tourism Talks @ GTP Island During 100% Hotel Show

The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is ready to get down to business and bolster communication between the country’s hoteliers and local travel agents at this year’s 100% Hotel Show, to be held on November 27-30 at the MEC exhibition center in Peania, eastern Attica.

Amadeus Hellas a Platinum Sponsor at ‘Digi.travel’ Conference in Athens

Amadeus Hellas was the platinum sponsor at last week's third Digi.travel Conference & Expo event in Athens, which covered major topics surrounding digital marketing and distribution for the tourism industry.

US’ Travel Weekly Stimulates Interest in Athens Among Americans

The revival of Athens as an exciting global travel destination is the subject of an in-depth destination and news feature on Greece published in influential US travel trade magazine Travel Weekly this month.

Travelport Signs New Agreement with OTA Sindbad

Travelport recently signed a new, long term, global agreement with Sindbad, one of Russia’s largest online travel agencies. Sindbad has been operating since 1995 and specialises in selling air tickets.

100% Hotel Design Awards – Participating Projects

The organizers of the 100% Hotel Show, the Greek exhibition addressed especially to hoteliers and tourism professionals in Greece, have released the participating projects for this year's 100% Hotel Design Awards.

Face of the Week: Roula Kada, Sales Executive at Marine Tours

This week, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) introduces Roula Kada, the Sales Executive at Marine Tours in Athens.