Month: May 2016 | Page 8

Tourism Forum Sees Russian Influx to Greece this Summer

The head of Rostourism, Russia’s federal agency for tourism, Oleg Safonov, forecasts Russian tourist arrivals in Greece will reach 1 million this year.

Posted On 11 May 2016

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Greek Hotel Industry Up Against Slow Bookings, Overtaxation and ‘Underground Economy’ this Year

This year has become a challenging time for the Greek hotel industry with many diverse challenges being thrown its way such as lagging bookings, overtaxation and the "underground economy" created by short-term home rentals, according to the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers.

Posted On 11 May 2016

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Minister Gives Greek, Russian Professionals Update on Visa Situation

The Greek consular services in Russia are moving swiftly to satisfy the high demand in visas, Alternate Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Xydakis said on Wednesday, speaking at the Greek-Russian Tourism Forum at the Grand Resort Lagonissi in Eastern Attica.

Posted On 11 May 2016

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Greece Still Pondering Best Way to Get Parthenon Marbles Back

The Greek government is moving ahead with a series of political and diplomatic actions towards the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles which were illegally removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin in the 1800s and have for almost two centuries resided in the British Museum.

Posted On 11 May 2016

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Scale Suites: A New Approach to Luxury Accommodation in Athens

The "Scale Suites - Luxury Residence" apartment complex, located in the Alimos suburb, has brought a new frontier to luxury accommodation in Athens.

Posted On 11 May 2016

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Show Time for Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art

A former brewery, Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) will welcome its first visitors on May 19, commemorating International Museum Day, with a series of events, exhibitions, shows and interactive happenings.

Posted On 11 May 2016

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Sifnos Featured this Month in Condé Nast Traveller

The culinary character of Sifnos is featured in a 12-page article in the May issue of the UK edition of the world renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller.

Posted On 11 May 2016

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WWF’s New GreenSpaces App Brings Nature to your Fingertips

Discovered a great park for the kids, an open space to walk your dog or a peaceful green space to chill out? Then why not share the spot with nature lovers across Greece thanks to WWF Greece’s latest GreenSpaces application.

Posted On 11 May 2016

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Police-manned Help-desks at Greek Airports to Assist Tourists

Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Rhodes, Chania, Corfu, Mykonos, Kos, Santorini and Zakynthos airports are currently hosting tourist police offices in their arrival area. A tourist police office will soon be opening at Athens International Airport.

Posted On 10 May 2016

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Greek-Russian Tourism Forum Opens Wednesday at Lagonissi

A Greek-Russian tourism forum will take place on Wednesday, May 11, at the seaside area of Lagonissi, East Attica. The forum will aim to establish a strong connection between the two countries in order to increase mutual tourist flow.

Posted On 10 May 2016

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Santorini Sets Up Destination Management Body to Ensure Viability

Not resting on their laurels, Santorini authorities are putting their money where their mouth is and taking more actions to boost tourism to the world renowned Cycladic island with the establishment of its very own Destination Management Organization (DMO), presented last week at...

Posted On 10 May 2016

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Larissa to Scout Out Innovators @ Startup Weekend

The central Greek town of Larissa joins dozens of cities across the globe looking for fresh talent through its first Startup Weekend on May 13-15 to be held at the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly.

Posted On 10 May 2016

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Novotel Athenès Goes Tech, Connects Clients with the World

Novotel Athenès is connecting clients with the latest in technology following an upgrade of its services now including everything from speedy Wi-Fi to a web corner complete with iMac computers providing video messaging, boarding pass and internet printing plus applications for...

Posted On 10 May 2016

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Qatar Airways Flies Star Sailors to Greece for 2016 Hellenic Match Racing Tour

The Hellenic Match Racing Tour is back on May 13-15 with an international lineup of sailors ready to offer fans of the sport a thrilling experience with the transportation support of Qatar Airways.

Posted On 10 May 2016

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Spyrou Hotels Appoints John Grigoras as New Deputy Manager – Sales and Marketing

The Spyrou Hotels Group announced recently that John Grigoras has been appointed to the position of Deputy Manager – Sales and Marketing.

Posted On 10 May 2016

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Celestyal to Launch Fourth ‘Cuba Cruise’ Season Early

Celestyal Cruises has announced that it will sail year-round in Cuba beginning on November 21, four weeks earlier than last year, due to increased demand for the authentic Cuban product it offers.

Posted On 10 May 2016

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Over 40 Conferences to Take Place at Posidonia 2016 Expo in June

More than 40 confirmed conferences, seminars, workshops and press conferences, covering every aspect of the shipping industry, will take place during the Posidonia 2016 exhibition at the Athens Metropolitan Expo on June 6-10.

Posted On 10 May 2016

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Hotel Chamber Calls for Greek PM’s Intervention Over Rumored New Tax on Accommodation

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Yiorgos Tsakiris has sought Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' intervention to prevent the rumored new tax on hotel accommodation per night from becoming a reality.

Posted On 09 May 2016

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Crete Airport Tender Process Deadline May be Pushed Forward

Despite having set May 6 as the final date for the submission of binding offers for the Kastelli airport project on Crete, the government just may extend the tender procedure.

Posted On 09 May 2016

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