Month: January 2016 | Page 6

Greek Jewelry Collection Lights Up Athens Airport

Travellers and visitors οf Athens International Airport (AIA) Eleftherios Venizelos are invited to admire the exceptional work of Greek jewelry designers at the exhibition "The Sheltering Sky".

Posted On 15 Jan 2016

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Patra Carnival Launch Postponed Due to Bad Weather Forecast

The launch of the Patra carnival (Patrino karnavali), the largest event of its kind in Greece and one of the biggest in Europe, has been put on hold due to a bad weather forecast.

Posted On 15 Jan 2016

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Greece: 2015 Tourist Arrivals by Air Up 5.7% to 15.5 Million

International visitor arrivals to Greece’s main airports grew 5.7 percent to 15.5 million during the January-December 2015 period, according to processed data released on Thursday by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Posted On 14 Jan 2016

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Refugee Crisis: Commission Aims for Schengen’s Normal Functioning in 2016

"In 2016 we need to return to Schengen's normal functioning", European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans said following the weekly meeting of the College of Commissioners which focused on the refugee crisis. The commissioners decided that the Schengen's normal...

Posted On 14 Jan 2016

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WTTC Comment in Response to Attacks in Jakarta

"The best response to these terrorist attacks is for travellers to support the country and to continue to visit this beautiful destination", David Scowsill, President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), said in response to the bomb attack and gunfire at a busy...

Posted On 14 Jan 2016

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Minister Kountoura Discusses Tourism Development of Greek Islands

The tourism development of the Greek islands and the strengthening of cruise tourism were the main topics discussed in a meeting held in Athens on Thursday between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and the Secretary General for the Aegean and Island Policy, Ioannis Giannelis.

Posted On 14 Jan 2016

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Red Tape Puts a Damper on Greek Waterway Network

The future of Greece’s ambitious waterway network is drowning in red tape with the government failing to grant a single license in 2015, two years after a law paving the way for strategic investments was voted.

Posted On 14 Jan 2016

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S. Aegean Region Tourism Plan Launch on Jan. 26

The South Aegean Region has placed Rhodes at the forefront of its 2016 tourism strategy due to its central role as a major tourist hotspot and as one of the region’s best performing destinations.

Posted On 14 Jan 2016

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Greek Town Nafplio Readies for 3rd Marathon, Register Now

The historic town of Nafplio, in the Peloponnese, is ready to welcome runners and athletes, professionals and amateurs, on March 6 for the 3rd Nafplio Marathon.

Posted On 14 Jan 2016

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Etihad Airways Delivers Another Year of Strong Growth in 2015

Etihad Airways delivered solid operational performance in 2015 by achieving continued growth in passenger and cargo volumes.

Posted On 14 Jan 2016

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Prof. Dimitrios Buhalis Appointed Head of Tourism and Hospitality in Faculty of Management Bournemouth University

Professor Dimitrios Buhalis has been appointed Head of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality in the Faculty of Management Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom.

Posted On 14 Jan 2016

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Lufthansa: Record Number of Passengers Carried in 2015

In 2015, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group transported 107.7 million people, a new passenger transportation record of the German flag carrier, an announcement said on Wednesday.

Posted On 14 Jan 2016

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Greece’s Aegean Among 2015’s Fastest Growing Airlines

Greek carrier Aegean is ranked ninth among the world’s 20 fastest growing airlines in 2015, according to weekly e-journal anna.aero (Airline Network News and Analysis).

Posted On 13 Jan 2016

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Greek Islet Alimia to Host Survival Challenge

The uninhabited Dodecanese islet of Alimia, situated between Rhodes and Halki, will host 20 daring travelers wishing to try their luck and skills in “The Island” travel concept game to kick off in October.

Posted On 13 Jan 2016

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The Dubai-Larnaca-Athens service will be operated by a state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Emirates Announces Second Daily Service to Athens

Emirates has unveiled plans to boost capacity to Athens with the addition of a second daily flight to the Greek capital from March 1, 2016.

Posted On 13 Jan 2016

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European Commission Launches Online Dispute Resolution Platform

The new online dispute resolution (ODR) platform will allow consumers and traders to settle their online disputes at the click of a mouse and without the need to go to court.

Posted On 13 Jan 2016

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Greek Startup blueground Adds 200 Properties to its Roster

Athens-based tourism and property management startup blueground has added 200 properties to its growing number of accommodation units, contributing to its threefold growth since its launch last year.

Posted On 13 Jan 2016

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