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Greece and Iran Lay Foundations for Cooperation in Tourism

Strengthening the foundations of Greece-Iran tourism ties was the focus of a recent meeting between Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Iran's Vice President and Head of Tourism Organization, Dr. Masoud Soltanifar, in Tehran.

EU Commission ‘Satisfied’ with Hotspot Progress on Greek Isles

The European Commission said on Wednesday, that Greece had made progress on the construction of the so-called hotspots or refugee reception centers, four of which opened this week on Lesvos, Chios, Samos and Leros.

Alpha Bank Invites Bids for Hilton Athens

Greece's Alpha Bank SA confirmed on Wednesday that is has launched a process to sell Athens-listed Ionian Hotel Enterprises (IHE), owner of the five-star Hilton Athens.

Greece Refugee Crisis Warding Off German Travelers

The ongoing refugee crisis in the Aegean, and Greece's economic instability are taking a toll on bookings by German holidaymakers, according to figures released by tourism group DER Touristik during its annual meeting held in Athens on Tuesday.

Cosco Named ‘Preferred Investor’ for 67% of Piraeus Port

The Board of Directors of Greek privatization fund TAIPED on Wednesday announced the listed Chinese shipping giant Cosco Group as the "preferred investor" for the acquisition of the 67 percent share capital of the Piraeus Port Authority SA.

Grekland Panorama Gains Ground for Greece in Sweden

Held on February 12-14 at Stockholm’s Ericsson Globe, the 3rd Grekland Panorama Med Cypern generated a positive wave of publicity for Greece.

‘Project Pathways’ Invites Volunteers to Lend a Hand for Sustainable Tourism on Ikaria

Ikaria-based arts and educational center Ikarian Center aims to bring together volunteers, Greece-lovers, nature buffs and active citizens for its Project Pathways, to take place on the Greek island in June, in efforts to promote sustainable tourism hands on.

Airbus: A Positive Start for 2016

Airbus got off to a good start in 2016, in particular for its best-selling wide body family with 16 aircraft orders booked in January, comprising 14 all new A330-900neo’s from an undisclosed customer and two A320ceo’s from fast growing Hong Kong based lessor, CALC (China Aircraft...

Η Crist στην 11η HO.RE.CA 2016

Η Crist συμμετείχε και φέτος στην 11η HO.RE.CA που πραγματοποιήθηκε στο εκθεσιακό κέντρο «Athens Metropolitan Expo» από τις 12 έως 15 Φεβρουαρίου, με εντυπωσιακό περίπτερο συνολικής επιφάνειας 60 τ.μ. στην αίθουσ...

Assets Fund Says Airports Deal to Boost Greek Coffers by €14bn

State coffers are set to get a much-needed boost to the tune of 14 billion euros following the privatization of 14 regional airports late last year, the Greek assets fund said on Monday.

AEA: European Airlines to Launch 254 New Routes in Summer 2016, Greece Features Prominently on List

The members of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) will offer 3.8 percent more flights and 5.5 percent more seats in the upcoming summer season. In total 254 new routes will be launched.

Greece: Renewal of Hotel Sector’s National Collective Agreement

A new national collective agreement for workers in Greece's hotel industry was signed on Tuesday between the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX) and the Panhellenic Federation of Catering Workers and Tourist Profession Employees.

Ellinair Adds New Destinations to Growing International Network for 2016

Greek carrier Ellinair has added additional destinations to its international network, which will substantially boost connectivity between popular Greek destinations and renowned cities abroad.

Ryanair Further Spreads its Wings in Athens

The Athens winter 2016 schedule sees a sixth Ryanair aircraft based in Athens, the opening of six new routes and an increase of frequency on two further routes.

HotelBrain Sees Clients’ 2015 Turnover Rise

The hotels managed by Greek hotel management company HotelBrain had a turnover of 72.8 million euros in the financial year of 2015, an increase from 51.4 million euros in 2014.

Goldair Group Appoints New PR Manager

Greek Goldair Group of Companies has appointed Evi Voudiklari as its new Public Relations Manager.

Athens Technopolis’ #switch_on Launches Events Around Town

The Athens Municipality invites all to its #switch_on event on March 3, at the Technopolis in Gazi, to set off a series of activities and initiatives across town celebrating life, hope and cooperation.

Kountoura Looks to Tehran Expo to Boost Tourism Relations with Iran

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura will depart for Iran on Monday to represent Greece in the Tehran International Tourism Exhibition (TITE) which will take place February 16-19.

Athens Meet Gives Residents a Say

Dozens of Athens residents voiced their concerns, ideas and proposals recently during a special event held at the Electra Palace Hotel in Plaka, where they presented Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis with the findings of a study for a viable city center.

Investor Visa Brings in Money with 5-year Greece Residency in Return

In efforts to bring in much-needed cash, the Greek interior ministry has through its ongoing investor visa program thus far issued 1,056 special visas to individuals who have invested more than 250,000 euros in Greece.