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Επιστολή ΣΕΤΕ προς τον Υπ. Οικονομικών σχετικά με τη διατήρηση των συντελεστών ΦΠΑ των τουριστικών καταλυμάτων

Σε επιστολή προς τον υπουργό Οικονομικών κύριο Γιάνη Βαρουφάκη ο Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Τουριστικών Επιχειρήσεων (ΣΕΤΕ) υπογραμμίζει τη σημαντικότητα της διατήρησης των συντελεστών ΦΠΑ των τουριστικών καταλυμάτων στο σημερινό επίπεδο....

Greece Tourism Sector Targets 25 Million Int’l Arrivals in 2015

SETE, Greece's main tourism body, announced today that its official target for 2015 is for the country to attract 25 million international arrivals and over 14 billion euros in revenue.

Greece Privatization Projects Move Ahead as Scheduled

The privatization of regional airports as well as of the Piraeus port will move ahead as scheduled, the Greek finance ministry said in a document it sent to the Eurogroup on Monday.

Greece is Second Preferred Destination for British Holidaymakers During the Off-season

Greece is the second most popular destination for British travellers outside this year's peak season, a survey of over 2,000 UK adults by Monarch Airlines revealed

Athens Airport Connects With the World, Numbers Speak Success

Ensuring “connectivity” with even more destinations worldwide was the focus of the 15th Airline Marketing Workshop held at Athens International Airport (AIA) last week, which also included the Athens Airport Awards for 2014’s top performing carriers.

Geo Routes Introduces China’s Most Promising Youth to Greek Culture

A group of China’s most promising youngsters had the chance to learn more about Greece, its history, culture and philosophy, during a specially designed itinerary organized by Geo Routes.

Date Announced For Tourism Awards 2015 Ceremony in Athens

The evaluation period of the nominations for the 2015 Tourism Awards that will recognize the best practices, strategies and most innovative initiatives in Greek tourism, has come to an end.

Castello Boutique Resort & Spa Becomes Member of ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’

The Castello Boutique Resort & Spa has officially become a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection.

Emirates Bring the Flavors of the Dubai Food Festival to its Dubai Airport Lounges

In celebration of its strategic partnership of the ongoing Dubai Food Festival, Emirates has collaborated with friend of the Festival and celebrity chef, Silvena Rowe, to create a signature menu for its six airport lounges in Dubai.

Air New Zealand Announces Strong Half Year Result

Air New Zealand today announced record normalised earnings - before taxation of $216 million for the first six months of the 2015 financial year, an increase of 20 percent on the previous corresponding period.

Minister Kountoura Sets Priorities with Kos Mayor, Sector Authorities

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with Kos Mayor Giorgos Kyritsis, the president of the Kos Marina Sevastianos Maragos and the president of the Kos Hoteliers Association Konstantina Svinou to discuss tourism related matters affecting the Dodecanese island ahead...

‘Hard Rock’ Returns to Athens, Greece

Hard Rock International, owner of one of the world's most iconic and recognized brands, has announced the return of the Hard Rock Cafe to Athens, Greece.

Local Hotel Association Aims to Bring Laconia Into the Spotlight

Establishing the southeastern Peloponnesian region of Laconia, which includes some of the country’s major tourist sites such as Monemvasia, Elafonissos, the Diros stalactite caves, Mt Taigetos, Mt Parnonas and Mystras, into an all-year-round tourist destination topped the agenda...

Athens Airport Awards Airlines for Top Performance in 2014

Athens International Airport (AIA) last week honored airlines that recorded the highest increases in passenger numbers on their scheduled flights to and from Athens in 2014.

Greece Tourism to Tap Into Middle Eastern Market

Tapping into the potential of the Middle Eastern tourism market is at the core of two events to be held in Dubai on Wednesday, and in Istanbul on April 2.

Panos Paleologos New Vice Chairman of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Panos Paleologos, chairman and founder of HotelBrain, has been appointed as the new Vice Chairman of the Board of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH).

E. Macedonia-Thrace Positions Itself as Year-round Destination for Bulgarian Travellers

"If you loved us in the summer then you will adore us in the spring" was the slogan of the Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace at the 32nd edition of the international tourist fair “Holiday and SPA Expo” that took place recently in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Spyrou Group Appoints New Manager for Hotels on Skopelos

The Spyrou Hotels & Companies group has appointed Thomas Zisopoulos as manager of the Blue Green Bay and Elios Holidays Hotel on Skopelos.

National Geographic Thessaloniki Food Event Whets the Appetite

Greek food, the Mediterranean Diet and Thessaloniki eating traditions took center stage during the National Geographic Channel’s EAT: The Story of Food event held in the northern port city last week within the framework of the ongoing Mediterranean Cosmos Food Festival running...

The 2nd Marathon’s Half Marathon Announced

Runners are being offered the chance to run in history, in the footsteps of Pheidippides, at the second Half Marathon of Marathon Municipality in East Attica, Greece.