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Travel Group Meteora Thrones Showcases its Secrets in Serbia

As part of its long-term strategy to promote the Meteora-Kalabaka region in Central Greece, Meteora Thrones tourism and travel group participated in the recent ITTFA Travel Trade Fair held in Belgrade, Serbia.

Posted On 26 Feb 2016

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Pioneering Greeks – Alexandra Pitta, CEO of Attiki Pittas Bee Culturing Co.

This week, the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Alexandra Pitta, a dynamic and very active Greek business woman from leading honey manufacturing company "Attiki".

Posted On 26 Feb 2016

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SETE: Over-taxation Limiting Greece Tourism Potential

Some 40 percent of Greece's tourism enterprises are currently facing serious sustainability issues, mainly due to over-taxation, according to the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Posted On 25 Feb 2016

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Syrian refugee parents Afeesh and Rasha hug their daughters shortly after landing on the Island of Lesvos, Greece. Photo © UNHCR/I.Prickett

ITB Berlin Brings Refugee Issue into the Spotlight

One of the international travel industry’s major events, the ITB Berlin 2016, to take place in Germany on March 9-13, will cast the spotlight on one of the most controversial issues impacting the industry right now: the refugee crisis.

Posted On 25 Feb 2016

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Study: Τax Disincentives Discourage Tourism Investment in Greece

Greece has "created" a series of tax disincentives that discourage the smooth operation of tourism enterprises and the launch of investments in the sector, according to the results of a study announced by the SETE Institute (InSETE).

Posted On 25 Feb 2016

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UK Removes Air Tax for Teenagers from March 1

Families with teenage children will fly for less from March 1 with the removal of the UK’s air tax, Air Passenger Duty (APD), on economy flights for children under 16.

Posted On 25 Feb 2016

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Amadeus Seeking ‘World’s Most Passionate Travel Agent’

Amadeus is asking travel agents around the world to submit videos in a global competition to find the world’s most passionate travel agent.

Posted On 25 Feb 2016

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Seventh ‘Sympossio’ to Introduce ‘Greek Street Food’ to Europe

The "Sympossio" Greek gourmet touring event will soon embark on its seventh journey to European cities to promote Greece’s products and gastronomic culture.

Posted On 25 Feb 2016

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Weekly Update: GTP’s New Partners

The Greek Travel Pages (GTP) is happy to announce the start of cooperation with new clients Polis Grand Hotel, Filira Guesthouse, Villa Yianna Apartments and Athens Tours Greece that have tapped into its Travel Business Network to receive effective and efficient promotion.

Posted On 25 Feb 2016

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George Vernicos Re-elected to Shipping Chamber Board

George Vernicos has been re-elected to the board of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping (NEE) overseeing yacht and marine tourism.

Posted On 25 Feb 2016

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Vedema Resort on Santorini Nominated for Travel & Leisure’s 2016 World’s Best Awards

Vedema, a Luxury Collection Resort on the island of Santorini, has been nominated for Travel & Leisure’s 2016 World’s Best Awards.

Posted On 25 Feb 2016

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Experts to Share Outlook for Greece at Delphi Economic Forum

Some of the world's finest academics, scientists and experts will be sharing their "Outlook for Greece and the Region Vision 2020-2030” at this year’s Delphi Economic Forum, which kicked off at the European Cultural Centre of Delphi and runs through to February 28.

Posted On 25 Feb 2016

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World Travel Market Latin America 2015, São Paulo, Brazil - What can travel blogs do for a destination?, Silvia Oliveira, ABBV

WTM Latin America Announces 2016 Event Schedule

The fourth edition of WTM Latin America 2016, which takes place March 29 - 31 in São Paulo, Brazil, alongside the 45th Braztoa Business Meeting, has revealed its industry leading event schedule.

Posted On 25 Feb 2016

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ΙΝΣΕΤΕ: Χωρίς φορολογικά κίνητρα η Ελλάδα για την προσέλκυση τουριστικών επενδύσεων

Η Ελλάδα έχει δημιουργήσει μια σειρά φορολογικών αντικινήτρων τόσο για την λειτουργία των τουριστικών επιχειρήσεων όσο και για την προσέλκυση σχετικών επενδύσεων, σύμφωνα με τα αποτελέσματα μελέτης που ανακοίν...

Posted On 25 Feb 2016

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With Eye on Russia, Ministry Simplifies Non-Schengen Visa for Greece

In efforts to facilitate travel from non-Schengen countries to Greece, the foreign ministry has pushed for the simplification of the visa process.

Posted On 24 Feb 2016

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Greek Island Professionals Fear Hotspots will Deter Tourism

The five Greek islands bearing the brunt of the swelling numbers of fleeing refugees from Syria and elsewhere may also have to deal with dwindling numbers of tourists, which have for decades been their primary source of revenue.

Posted On 24 Feb 2016

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European Capital of Culture 2021: 14 Cities in Greece Running for the Title

Corfu, Delphi, Eleusina, Ioannina, Kalamata, Larissa, Lesvos, Messolonghi, Piraeus, Rhodes, Salamina, Samos, Tripoli and Volos are candidate cities for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2021.

Posted On 24 Feb 2016

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Messinia to Welcome New Direct Flights, More Visitors this Year

Messinia, in the southwestern Peloponnese, this year is expected to see a 28 percent increase in air arrivals compared to 2015, as a result of the launch of new air routes to and from Kalamata's international airport "Captain Vassilis Konstantakopoulos" as of April.

Posted On 24 Feb 2016

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