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Greek Tourism Ministry Calls for Cooperation on Refugee ‘Hotspots’

The Greek Tourism Ministry on Thursday invited local authorities to cooperate for the smooth operation of identification centres, the so-called hotspots, on the Aegean islands where migrants and refugees are disembarking.

Censuswide Survey: Greece is a Safe Destination

Greece has a very good reputation in the markets of the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States with respect to the attractiveness and safety of the destination, according to a survey carried out by Censuswide for SETE Intelligence.

European Commission: Greek Economy Proved Resilient Despite Capital Controls

Greece’s economy proved resilient despite the introduction of the emergency bank holiday, capital controls, and heightened uncertainty related to prolonged programme negotiations, the European Commission noted in its winter economic forecast report for EU member states released...

EU to Launch Portal to Connect Investors and Projects

The EU has launched a major investment offensive to get Europe growing again and get people back to work.

HotelBrain to Hold Fourth Annual Meeting at 11th HORECA Expo

Greek hotel management company HotelBrain will present its plans for 2016 at its annual meeting to be held during the 11th HORECA on Saturday, February 13, at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition centre.

Reed Travel Exhibitions Introduces WTM Connect Events

Reed Travel Exhibitions recently announced its new Connect events in Malaysia and China offering attendees exclusive one-to-one invitation only events.

Record Participation Expected at Posidonia 2016

Posidonia 2016 is on course to be the biggest ever despite unfavourable market conditions such as plummeting oil prices and slowing economic growth in key economies and especially China.

‘Drops of Breath’ Underwater Dance Performance on Display at Athens Airport

"Drops of Breath", the world’s first underwater dance performance that took place under the ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio, Attica, last September, is the theme of the new exhibition that recently opened at the Art and Environment Exhibition Area in Athens...

Study: South Aegean Region Sees Mushrooming of 5-star Hotels During 2000-2015

The South Aegean Region has witnessed the development of five-star hotels increase by some 15 percent from 2000 to 2015, according to a study on the characteristics of hotels in Greece conducted by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP).

‘Tourism Awards’ Head Skoulas Sees Innovation as Key to Growth

For Greek tourism to grow to its fullest potential there must be rewards for those who upgrade, who take initiatives, who risk with the ultimate aim to offer only the best, former tourism minister and current Tourism Awards judging committee president Nikos Skoulas said in a...

Hands Free Hotelier: Innovative Sales & Marketing Service for Today’s Hotelier Launches

Greek companies Axia Hospitality and Nelios have joined forces and launched a global innovative service named "Hands Free Hotelier" which is aimed to make life easier for today's hotelier.

Aegean, Olympic Cancel Feb 4 Flights Due to Strike

Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air are cancelling 66 scheduled domestic flights on Thursday, February 4, due to the 24-hour strike of the civil aviation authority personnel and the 4-hour walkout of the Panhellenic Union of Licensed Aeronautical Telecommunications Officers.

Grekland Panorama: Stockholm Gets Ready to Welcome Third Greek Expo

The third edition of the Grekland Panorama, the exclusive travel fair for Greece and Cyprus in Stockholm, Sweden, is expected to attract even more Scandinavians than last year's event which had seen visitor numbers reach some 11,000.

Minoan Lines: Change of Itineraries Due to 48-hour Strike on Feb 4-5

Minoan Lines informs its passengers that due to the announced 48-hour strike in Greece by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association (PNO) on February 4-5, itineraries on the Heraklion – Piraeus line and Patras – Igoumenitsa – Ancona/Trieste line will be amended.

Stamatis Piperides Appointed as Deputy Hotel Manager for Two ‘Spyrou Hotels’

Spyrou Hotels recently welcomed Stamatis Piperides as the new Deputy Hotel Manager for the Blue Green Bay and the Elios Holidays Hotel.

Η Crist με νέα συλλογή στη HO.RE.CA 2016

Η Crist θα παρουσιάσει τη νέα της συλλογή ξενοδοχειακού ιματισμού για το 2016 στην 11η έκθεση HO.RE.CA, που θα πραγματοποιηθεί στο εκθεσιακό κέντρο Athens Metropolitan Expo από την Παρασκευή 12 έως και τη Δευτέρα 15 Φεβρουαρίου...

Olympic Air Flights Cancelled Thursday, Feb 4, Due to Work Stoppage

Olympic Air has announced that it is cancelling flights which were due to operate on Thursday, February 4, due to a four-hour stoppage called by the Panhellenic Union of Licensed Aeronautical Telecommunications Officers.

Greek Travel Agents Eye Iranian Market

The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Tourist & Travel Agencies (FEDHATTA) and the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) have set eyes on the Iranian market and announced that they will strongly engage in the coming period to attract travelers from Iran...

Zika Virus: UNWTO, WTTC Advise Travellers to Follow Health Advisories

Following the World Health Organization's (WHO) statement that the Zika virus is “a public health emergency of international concern”, the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) released statements on Tuesday.

Greek PM to Visit Iran, Tourism Expected on Agenda

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will travel to Tehran, Iran, on an official visit on February 7-8 and his agenda is expected to include talks on energy cooperation and tourism.