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Med Cruise and CLIA Europe Sign Travel Agent Training Partnership

MedCruise continues its commitment with the European travel agent community creating a first step for a successful travel agent platform. - CLIA’s successful travel agent training program to be expanded to France.

Posted On 28 May 2015

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Cult Chef Jamie Oliver Cooks Greek Island Style on Ikaria

Cook-turned-cult persona Jamie Oliver did it Greek style earlier this month, promoting both the Greek islands and their cuisine while visiting Ikaria as part of his ongoing research into the role of food in longevity and quality of life.

Posted On 28 May 2015

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Ryanair Dubbed ‘Second Largest Carrier’ at Athens Airport

Irish low cost carrier Ryanair recently celebrated its first year of operations in Athens and was announced as the second largest carrier based at Athens International Airport.

Posted On 28 May 2015

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Ο Δήμος Αθηναίων ζητά τη γνώμη των πολιτών για το μέλλον τεσσάρων κτιρίων της Αθήνας

Δημότες, κάτοικοι, οργανισμοί, φορείς του δημόσιου και ιδιωτικού τομέα και εκπρόσωποι της Κοινωνίας των Πολιτών καλούνται να πουν τη γνώμη και τις ιδέες τους για το νέο πρόσωπο που αποκτούν τέσσερα κτίρια – τοπόση...

Posted On 28 May 2015

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Lacking Port Infrastructure Hampers Greece’s Cruise Tourism Potential

Greece has failed to benefit from the exponential growth of Europe's cruise market as investment in port infrastructure required to cater to cruise liners has declined by a whopping 80 percent over the course of the last 10 years.

Posted On 27 May 2015

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German Travelers Shy Away from Greece, Bookings Drop by 1.2%

German vacationers are having second thoughts about traveling to Greece as a 1.2 percent drop in bookings reveals, opting instead for Spain and Turkey.

Posted On 27 May 2015

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Greek Travel Agents Express Concern Over Strike Action During Upcoming Holy Spirit Holiday Weekend

The Federation of Greek Travel Agencies (FEDHATTA) on Wednesday expressed concern over the strike action announced by the Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) for Sunday May 31 and Monday June 1.

Posted On 27 May 2015

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Royal Caribbean Cruises - Mariner Of The Seas

Limited Airlift Capacity Isolates US and Chinese Markets From Greek Sea Tourism Product

Limited airlift capacity with US and Chinese markets adds more woes to Hellenic hopes for mega cruise vessel deployment.

Posted On 27 May 2015

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Larissa Hoteliers, Advertisers Join Forces to Promote Central Greece as a Top Destination

The Larissa Hoteliers Association and the non-profit Association of Advertising & Communication Companies of Central Greece (EEDEKE) have joined forces to promote the region as a leading tourism destination. The two professional bodies signed a protocol of cooperation which...

Posted On 27 May 2015

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Athens Gate Hotel is Now Part of TripAdvisor’s ‘Hall of Fame’

Greece's Athens Gate Hotel has been inducted into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame after winning a Certificate of Excellence for the fifth year in a row.

Posted On 27 May 2015

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Versus Travel Gearing Up for Huge 20th Birthday Party in Athens

Versus Travel, a leading Greek travel agency, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in business on Saturday, June 6, and promises a night of surprises, fun and lots of Latin music!

Posted On 27 May 2015

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World-famous Scholars Head to Paros for June Archaeology Meet

Finds and research conducted on the Greek island of Paros will take center stage during the 4th International Conference on the Archaeology of Paros and the Cyclades to take place on the Aegean isle on June 11-14. Organized by the Institute for Archaeology of Paros and the...

Posted On 27 May 2015

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FEDΗΑΤΤΑ: 48ωρη προειδοποιητική απεργία της ΟΣΥΠΑ το τριήμερο του Αγ. Πνεύματος

Την ανησυχία της εξέφρασε η Ομοσπονδία Ελληνικών Συνδέσμων Τουριστικών & Ταξιδιωτικών Γραφείων FEDΗΑΤΤΑ για τις συνέπειες της απεργιακής κινητοποίησης που έχει προκηρυχθεί από την Ομοσπονδία Συλλόγων Υπηρεσίας Πολιτικής Αεροπορίας (ΟΣΥΠΑ) για την Κυριακή 31 Μαΐου και τη Δευτέρ...

Posted On 27 May 2015

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Greece Announces National Coordination Committee for Cruising Affairs

A National Coordination Committee for Cruising Affairs in Greece will be launched in a few days during a crucial juncture for the country's economy, Alternate Minister for Maritime Affairs Theodoros Dritsas announced on the first day of the 3rd Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Athens.

Posted On 26 May 2015

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CLIA Europe: Unlock the Potential of the Cruise Industry in Greece

CLIA Europe stressed the need for greater cooperation among all stakeholders in order to unlock the potential of the cruise industry in Greece, at this year’s Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum which began on Tuesday in Athens.

Posted On 26 May 2015

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Conde Nast Traveller: Greece Among Top Destinations for British Travellers

Greece is featured in the top 10 of the visited destinations of British travellers, according to the customary reader survey of Conde Nast Traveller (CNT), the premier travel and lifestyle magazine.

Posted On 26 May 2015

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Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO)

Alternate Tourism Minister Scraps Special Accommodation Seal

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has decided to terminate the special seal indicating legitimate accommodation, which was issued by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) in collaboration with other trade bodies.

Posted On 26 May 2015

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More Non-Schengen Travelers Choose Greece

The number of travelers outside the 26-country Schengen Area visiting Greece has tripled in 2014 compared to 2010, according to figures released by SETE Intelligence.

Posted On 26 May 2015

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Dinos Frantzeskakis Re-elected President of the Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE)

Dinos Frantzeskakis was re-elected as the president of the Hellenic Association of Airline Representatives (SAAE) for a 2-year mandate on May 25, following the association’s annual general assembly in Athens.

Posted On 26 May 2015

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