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UNWTO: International Tourism Shows Continued Strength, 2014 To Close Above Expectations

International tourists (overnight visitors) traveling the world between January and August 2014 reached 781 million, 36 million more than in the same period of 2013, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Posted On 30 Oct 2014

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Acropolis Museum To Stay Open On Winter Mondays

The Acropolis Museum has announced that it will operate on winter opening times as of 1 November 2014 until 31 March 2015, Mondays included.

Posted On 30 Oct 2014

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Aegean Airlines-Olympic Air: One Year After The Merger

One year after its merger with Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines has moved to a new path of growth, counting 50 aircraft, 9.8 million passengers, 2,400 employees and 2 technical hangars.

Posted On 30 Oct 2014

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Airtickets.gr Launches “a world to share” Global Ad Campaign

Greek online travel agency airtickets.gr recently launched a new global ad campaign to promote its international website airtickets.com to a global audience.

Posted On 30 Oct 2014

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Louis Cruises: “Lynceus” Project Wins Lloyds Award For Innovation

Louis Cruises has announced that "Lynceus," a project developed by the Maritime Institute of Eastern Mediterranean, was recently recognized by Lloyd’s List as the most innovative project for 2014 and won the Global Lloyds List award for Innovation.

Posted On 30 Oct 2014

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Emirates Welcomes 100th Boeing 777-300ER

Emirates celebrated another milestone on Wednesday 29 October 2014 with the delivery of the airline’s 100th Boeing 777-300ER, the world’s largest, long-range twin engine commercial aircraft.

Posted On 30 Oct 2014

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Greece’s Main Tourism Body Calls On Banks To Support Tourism Businesses

Following the clean bill of health that Greek banks secured from the recent European Central Bank stress tests, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has called for the real economy to be financed and for healthy and sustainable tourism businesses to receive immediate support.

Posted On 29 Oct 2014

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HATTA Introduces Greece To Indian Tour Operators

Seventy-two outbound tour operators from India are currently attending a mega familiarization trip in Greece to gain firsthand experience of what the country has to offer as a destination.

Posted On 29 Oct 2014

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Crowds Of Children To Take Part In 2014 Athens Marathon’s “Kids Runs”

Seven "Kids Runs" will be held in different municipalities throughout Attica during the “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” event on Sunday 9 November.

Posted On 29 Oct 2014

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Crete, Greece, Signs Tourism Cooperation Protocol With Hainan Province, China

A cooperation protocol to develop tourism, trade and culture between Crete in Greece and China's Hainan province was recently signed between the island's regional governor, Stavros Arnaoutakis, and the chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)...

Posted On 29 Oct 2014

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Travel By Interest: New Greek Website Aims To Change The Way Holidays Are Chosen

Destsetters, a Greek company that focuses on niche travel markets, has launched a brand new, fully redesigned website, highlighting its global attitude.

Posted On 29 Oct 2014

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Acropolis Museum Launches “Alternating Gallery Talk” Program For Visitors

The Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced that it will be holding discussions that cover a broad range of topics from the ancient world to introducing different ways of viewing the objects in its collection.

Posted On 29 Oct 2014

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South African Airways Hosts Dinner For Top Greek Travel Agents In Athens

South African Airways (SAA) recently hosted a dinner for leading travel agents in Athens, Greece.

Posted On 29 Oct 2014

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Amphipolis Burial Site Excavation Video Released

Footage from the excavation of the large burial mound in Amphipolis, northern Greece, which until now has unearthed Caryatid statues, sphinxes and an impressive mosaic floor, has been released online.

Posted On 28 Oct 2014

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UNWTO Commends Greece On Strong Tourism Results

UNWTO Secretary General Taleb Rifai commended the excellent results of Greece's tourism sector, indicating that 2014 will come to an exceptional close.

Posted On 27 Oct 2014

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Athens Aviation Market: Positive Signs For 2014/15 Winter Season

In the context of a significant increase of Athens' network and connectivity, Athens International Airport recently presented the positive developments in the city's aviation market since the beginning of the year and the prospects in view of the winter period.

Posted On 27 Oct 2014

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TBEX Travel Bloggers Enjoy Athenian Hospitality At Pandrossou Street “Farewell” Party – Photo Report

This year's TBEX said goodbye to Athens with a farewell event that gave the hundreds of travel bloggers visiting the city the opportunity to discover an alternative and authentic side of the everyday life in the center of the Greek capital.

Posted On 27 Oct 2014

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Aegean Airlines Reinstates Athens To Cairo Flights

Aegean Airlines recently reinstated its direct flights from Athens to Cairo, three years after their disruption.

Posted On 27 Oct 2014

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Grekland Panorama Takes “Socrates Now” To Sweden

Αfter a successful tour all over the world, with 350 performances in 17 countries, Plato’s timeless classic The Apology of Socrates will come to life with "Socrates Now" in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the cultural program of the Grekland Panorama tourism fair.

Posted On 27 Oct 2014

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