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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.

Posted On 24 Feb 2015

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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.

Posted On 24 Feb 2015

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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...

Posted On 24 Feb 2015

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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.

Posted On 24 Feb 2015

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IATA: What would a ‘Grexit’ Mean for the Eurozone Air Passenger Market?

In its latest research report, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) looks into Greece's possible exit from the Eurozone and examines the potential impact of a "Grexit" on the region’s air passenger market.

Posted On 22 Feb 2015

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Gulf Air Offers Free Flights in Greece

Gulf Air has announced a time-limited offer giving passengers travelling to Greece the opportunity to fly onwards from Athens International Airport to 14 Greek destinations for free.

Posted On 21 Feb 2015

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Athens: Working Together to Tackle Social Issues Through Innovative Business

Fostering the conditions for sustainable growth, which will pave the way for the creation of new jobs was at the center of the Municipality of Athens’ latest social entrepreneurship event held on Wednesday, with the participation of some 230 social entrepreneurs from Greece and...

Posted On 20 Feb 2015

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Greece and Iran Strengthen Tourism Ties

Iranian airline Mahan Air has announced it will operate two flights a week to Athens in May and is also considering the launch of direct flights to Crete and Thessaloniki.

Posted On 20 Feb 2015

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100 Years of Greek Tourism Architecture on Display at the Acropolis Museum

Greek tourism’s architecture of the last 100 years will go on display at the Acropolis Museum in Athens.

Posted On 20 Feb 2015

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Cruise Tourism in Greece: Kountoura Briefed on Heraklion Port Authority’s Accomplishments

The president of the Heraklion Port Authority, Ioannis Bras, yesterday proposed the launch of a National Cruise Council in Greece, during a meeting in Athens with Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Posted On 20 Feb 2015

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Lonely Planet: Lights, Camera… Greece!

Lonely Planet has recommended 10 Greek locations, which have been the perfect backdrop for many Hollywood blockbusters, as holiday hotspots for its readers: "Pick a few and plan your trip, tracing the footsteps of the stars."

Posted On 20 Feb 2015

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Greece-Serbia to Boost Cooperation in Tourism

As part of its ongoing efforts to boost ties and work closer together in the area of tourism, the Greece-Serbia Business Council organized a meeting between newly appointed Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and her Serbian counterpart Lukrecija Djeri last week.

Posted On 20 Feb 2015

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Thessaloniki Nominated for ‘InterRail Destination of the Year Award 2015’

Northern Greece's Thessaloniki has been included in a shortlist of 15 of some of Europe's most-loved cities to run for the title of "InterRail Destination of the Year Award 2015".

Posted On 20 Feb 2015

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Crete’s Hersonissos Municipality Talks Tourism in Sweden

As part of its ongoing strategy to promote the diverse offerings of the region and inform Scandinavian tour operators of alternative options available, Crete’s Municipality of Hersonissos participated in this year’s Grekland Panorama, held on February 13-15 in Stockholm.

Posted On 20 Feb 2015

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Thessaloniki Cooks Up 9th Culinary Contest

The 9th International Culinary Competition of Southern Europe will bring cooking magic to the northern port city of Thessaloniki, on February 26 to March 1, as part of the Detrop and Oenos trade shows.

Posted On 20 Feb 2015

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Minister Kountoura Discusses with Greek Tourism Sector Representatives

The heads of Greece's tourism sector associations outlined their positions in a meeting today with Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura.

Posted On 19 Feb 2015

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WTTC: Greece Among Countries that Need More Talent in Tourism Sector

Some 65,000 jobs are at risk in Greece's travel and tourism sector over the next decade due to talent shortage, according to research conducted for the World Travel & Tourism Council by Oxford Economics.

Posted On 19 Feb 2015

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Mykonos, Kalamata Airports Top Europe Passenger Growth List

Greece is ranked sixth among 43 countries for the highest growth in passenger numbers in 2014, according to anna.aero’s (Airline Network News and Analysis) airport report released recently.

Posted On 19 Feb 2015

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TripAdvisor: Elafonissi, Greece, Ranks Among Top 10 Best Beaches in the World for 2015

Elafonissi in Greece is once again among the winners of travel website Tripadvisor's Travelers’ Choice awards for beaches.

Posted On 19 Feb 2015

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Thessaloniki Hotels Hope for Better Year

The increase of leisure tourists, the significant rise in overnight stays and the low revenue per available rooms, summarizes Thessaloniki's tourism performance in 2014, the Thessaloniki Hotels Association informed during its customary cutting of the Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s...

Posted On 19 Feb 2015

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