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UNWTO Awards Finalists for Innovation in Tourism Announced

The finalists of the 11th UNWTO Ulysses Awards for Innovation in Tourism, one of the three categories in the annual UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism, have been announced.

Posted On 22 Dec 2014

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Debated Bill Affecting Plaka Up for Scrutiny, Ministry Withdraws Provisions

The contentious bill that has citizens’ movements, environmental groups and Plaka residents up in arms over the dire consequences it will create should it go into effect is under re-examination, the environment ministry said over the weekend.

Posted On 22 Dec 2014

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Major Meeting for the Development of the Cruise Industry in Greece Scheduled for Monday

The developmental prospects of the cruise sector in Greece will be tabled at a meeting on Monday 22 December between Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Merchant Marine Minister Miltiades Varvitsiotis.

Posted On 19 Dec 2014

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Amphipolis Tomb in Greece Among Top 10 Discoveries of 2014

The editors of ARCHAEOLOGY, a publication of the Archaeological Institute of America, recently revealed the year's most compelling finds and have included the tomb discovered in Amphipolis, Greece.

Posted On 19 Dec 2014

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HACT Aims to Push Greece to U.S., Latin American Markets

Making Greece a leading tourism destination and penetrating the U.S. and Latin American markets are among the priorities of the Hellenic American Chamber of Tourism (HACT).

Posted On 19 Dec 2014

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Greek Islands Among Europe’s “Up and Coming” 2015 Cruise Destinations

The Greek islands have been labeled as the second "up and coming" cruise destination in Europe for 2015 with a 21 percent growth compared with 2014, according to the results of the authoritative annual Travel Trends Survey of Travel Leaders Group.

Posted On 19 Dec 2014

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Athens Mayor, Europa Nostra Slam Bill Affecting Plaka, Call for Public Discussion

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis and citizens’ movement Europa Nostra have joined the residents of the Plaka district, calling on the government to put a stop to amendments of an environment ministry bill that foresee change of property use.

Posted On 19 Dec 2014

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10 Reasons Why Hoteliers Will Visit the 100% Hotel Show 2015 in Athens, Greece

The second edition of the 100% Hotel Show in Athens is getting ready to pass on more innovative ideas for the professional growth of hoteliers. See the 10 reasons why this event is not to be missed.

Posted On 19 Dec 2014

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European Airlines to Fly 1 Million Passengers a Day Over Christmas and New Year Period

It looks like people will "fly" home for Christmas this year as European airlines are predicted to fly more than one million passengers per day to domestic, intra-European or intercontinental destinations, according to the Association of European Airlines (AEA).

Posted On 19 Dec 2014

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Stockholm’s Vasa Museum to Host the Grekland Panorama Gala

Stockholm’s Vasa Maritime Museum will host this year’s Grekland Panorama gala to take place in February, paving the way for the 2nd Grekland Panorama to be held on 13-15 February at the Ericsson Globe.

Posted On 19 Dec 2014

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Marketing Greece’s Digital Platform Earns Two Ermis Awards

Marketing Greece’s digital platform DiscoverGreeece.com won major awards in two categories at the annual Ermis Awards, held recently in Athens.

Posted On 19 Dec 2014

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Record International Tourism Numbers Expected in 2014, Greece Contributes to Results

International tourism is set to hit a new record by the end of 2014 with over 1.1 billion tourists travelling the world in one single year.

Posted On 18 Dec 2014

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Greece to Promote Marathon as Ideal Filming Location, Tourism Destination

Promoting the Eastern Attica region of Marathon as a tourist destination and as a filming location was at the center of the agreement Marathon Mayor Ilias Psinakis and Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni signed on Thursday.

Posted On 18 Dec 2014

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E-Tourism & Travel Distribution in Southern Europe & Mediterranean conference, was first of its kind in Athens.

Conditions for Growth of Greece Conference Tourism in Place

Developing a strong conference tourism network and forming metropolitan centers with excellent infrastructure are at the center of the national tourism promotion strategy, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Posted On 18 Dec 2014

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Greek Hospitality Professionals Shine in Tripadvisor Exceptional Service Awards

Four hospitality professionals in Greece are among the winners of Tripadvisor's inaugural Exceptional Service Awards.

Posted On 18 Dec 2014

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Corfu-Italy Line Gets Back In Action

The Corfu Port Authority (CPA) has announced that it plans to relaunch the Corfu-Italy coastal shipping route in the summer of 2015 with the Corfu-Brindisi route.

Posted On 18 Dec 2014

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Goldair Inks Deal with Austria for Rail Cargo Company in Greece

Greek Goldair Group of Companies announced that it has inked a deal with Austrian railroads company Rail Cargo Logistics Austria for the creation of a joint enterprise providing freight services by train.

Posted On 18 Dec 2014

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HOTREC Calls for Parity Clauses from Hotel Distribution Contracts to be Banned

HOTREC, the organization representing the hotel sector in Europe, said it opposes to any commitment by Online Travel Agents trying to maintain parity clauses in hotel room distribution in one form or the other.

Posted On 18 Dec 2014

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