Month: January 2018 | Page 10

Greece Needs National Strategy to Develop Medical Tourism

Ways of developing medical tourism in Greece were discussed during a conference titled “Health Tourism and Local Authority”, which was recently held in Athens.

Posted On 09 Jan 2018

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Aegean Airlines: Distribution Channel Fee Will Not Be Imposed

Aegean Airlines will not impose a Distribution Channel Fee (DCF) on tickets booked through certain global distribution systems (GDS).

Posted On 09 Jan 2018

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MITT 2018: Is Russia Your Next Source Market?

Greek tourism professionals are invited to introduce themselves to Russian tour operators and travel agents at the MITT 2018 exhibition in Moscow.

Posted On 09 Jan 2018

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Entrada Launches New Module for Hotel Search and Booking

Entrada recently launched the new module “Places”, which aims to facilitate its users when searching and booking a hotel.

Posted On 09 Jan 2018

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Ryanair’s New Baggage Policy to Take Effect on January 15

Ryanair’s new baggage policy will come into effect on January 15, and aims to speed up the boarding process and eliminate flight delays.

Posted On 09 Jan 2018

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DayTrip4U Partners with Fareharbor to Enrich its Travel Services

Aiming to enrich its travel services, DayTrip4U has partnered with Fareharbor, an online booking and management software for tour companies.

Posted On 09 Jan 2018

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Making Enotourism Happen: Greek-wineries.com Shows the Way

A new site in English aiming to inform and guide travelers with a soft spot for the vine, lists 180 visitable wineries across Greece.

Posted On 09 Jan 2018

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Greece, Cyprus Top ‘Sunshine Saturday’ Choices for the Brits

Greece and Cyprus are at the top of British travelers’ bucket lists, according to travel agents working full speed ahead for 'Sunshine Saturday’, the busiest day for holiday bookings in the UK

Posted On 08 Jan 2018

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Greek Spa Tourism Needs Regulatory Framework to Take Off

Technical specifications and setting out protected zones are the prerequisites for the development of thermal springs and spa tourism in Greece.

Posted On 08 Jan 2018

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Τι προβλέπει ο νόμος για τον ‘Φόρο Διαμονής’

Από την 1η Ιανουαρίου 2018 τέθηκε σε ισχύ ο νέος "Φόρος Διαμονής" υπέρ του Δημοσίου, που θεσπίστηκε με τις διατάξεις του άρθρου 53 του ν. 4389/2016.

Posted On 08 Jan 2018

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PM Tsipras: Kalymnos’ Diving Tourism a Top Priority

Tapping into Kalymnos’ vast diving legacy as well as newly emerging tourism experiences such as climbing, are among the government’s top priorities.

Posted On 08 Jan 2018

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Athens Airport Passenger Traffic Breaks Record in 2017

Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) reached a new record high in 2017 at 21.74 million, up by 8.6 percent compared to 2016.

Posted On 08 Jan 2018

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Photo Source: The New York Times - New York District Attorney’s Office

Ministry Looks into Repatriation of Greek Antiquities from NY

Greek and US authorities are working towards the repatriation of a number of antiquities, which according to media reports were illegally transferred from Greece to New York.

Posted On 08 Jan 2018

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AEGEAN Passenger Numbers Reach Record High

AEGEAN and Olympic Air passenger traffic reached a record high in 2017, surpassing 13 million, up by 6 percent compared to 2016.

Posted On 08 Jan 2018

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Medical Tourism Gains Ground, Says IPK Survey

Nearly 70 percent of all international health and medical outbound trips in 2016 were made for health-oriented reasons, according to a survey by IPK International.

Posted On 08 Jan 2018

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Mindhaus Develops Marketing Strategy for ‘Euphoria Retreat’ in Greece

Mindhaus will develop the marketing and communication strategy of Euphoria Retreat, a wellness destination spa located in Mystras, near Sparti, in Greece.

Posted On 08 Jan 2018

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Greece Visitor Numbers Up During Holiday Season

Traditional winter destinations across Greece saw a significant rise in arrivals during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Posted On 05 Jan 2018

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Voidokilia Beach, Messinia. Photo Source: @Costa Navarino

Tourism in the Peloponnese Gains Momentum

Tourism in the Peloponnese is gaining momentum, which is driven by the area’s upgraded infrastructure and the development of thematic travel products.

Posted On 05 Jan 2018

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