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Leading Greek Hotel Chains To Take Part In Grekland Panorama 2015 Expo In Sweden

Some of the biggest brands in the Greek hospitality industry have confirmed their participation in Grekland Panorama 2015, the second fair for Greece in Stockholm, and are expected to make a strong presentation to the Swedish market.

Airtickets.gr Supports Greek Tourism Through Sponsorship And Technology

Greek online travel agency Airtickets.gr has announced a sponsorship agreement with the interactive destination portal discovergreece.com and is inviting its customers to "discover Greece" while booking their air tickets.

Kefalogianni: Tourism Is The Locomotive Of Greece’s Economy

"Tourism proved that it can be the locomotive of the Greek economy," Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on Thursday 9 October in Parliament, during the debate on a vote of confidence requested by the coalition government.

Growth In Tourist Arrivals Continues In Greece

The growth rate of international tourist arrivals to Greece is showing the rising travel demand towards the destination, according to the latest figures for the month of September 2014.

Hotel Overnight Stays In Thessaloniki Increase By 17.87%, Room Rates Remain Unchanged

Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, recorded a 17.87 percent increase in overnight stays during the first eight months of 2014 compared to last year.

Blue Star Ferries Announces 2015 Ferry Schedules To Greek Islands

Passenger shipping company Blue Star Ferries has announced new ferry schedules to the Greek islands running until 31 March 2015.

Airbnb Short-Term Rentals Legalized In San Francisco, But With Restrictions

Airbnb, the online platform that allows people to rent out an extra room or their entire home to travelers, will become legal in its headquarters in San Francisco.

Skopelos, Greece: Blue Suites Hotel Renamed “Blue Green Bay”

Spyrou Hotels & Companies has re-named Blue Suites hotel to Blue Green Bay considering that the new name better represents its location.

Hotel Supplier Pantelis Kirpoglou S.A. Appoints Alexandros Tseberas As New Sales Manager

Pantelis Kirpoglou S.A., a Greek linen & textiles company that caters to the hospitality industry, has appointed Alexandros Tseberas as its new sales manager.

Greek Gastronomy Fundraiser To Kick Off In Chicago, USA

Residents of Chicago in the US can experience traditional Greek food and drinks by attending the annual Greek food and wine fundraiser "KOUZINA," scheduled to take place at the National Hellenic Museum in the city's Greektown on 16 October.

Greece’s Government And Tourism Sector Are On The Same Page

The importance of collective action and effective cooperation between the State and Greece's tourism sector was highlighted by Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni, during an open Board of Directors meeting of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) held in Athens.

Athens Airport Denies Dodging VAT Tax, Releases Information On The Matter

Athens International Airport (AIA) has denied recent media claims and reports about a pending legal dispute it has with the Greek Government concerning its VAT obligations.

Greek Restaurant Among TripAdvisor Top 25 In The World

Tripadvisor toasted a Greek restaurant that has delighted its travel community members and their appetites.

Mega Airlines Studies Launches Program For IATA-Certified Diploma In Hospitality Services

Mega Airlines Studies is offering a new professional study program, in partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), that leads to a diploma that may be a key to new careers and career growth in the hospitality sector.

Stanley Hotel Opens Its Doors To “Little Paris of Athens 2014” Festival In Athens

For the second consecutive year, The Stanley Hotel is welcoming the "Little Paris of Athens 2014" festival that is taking place 9-19 October in the Greek capital and is inviting tourists and Athenians to participate and join the festival.

Tourism & Culture Links Discussed By UNWTO Executive Council

The UNWTO Executive Council recently stressed the need to promote new governance models to foster closer cooperation between tourism and culture in order to advance the sustainable development of cultural tourism.

Tablets and Smartphones To Drive Next Phase Of Online Travel Growth

The rapid adoption of tablets and smartphones by consumers around the globe is creating a new business environment for the travel and tourism industry, according to Euromonitor International.

Airbus Readies A350 XWB For First Customer Qatar Airways

The first A350 XWB for Qatar Airways that sets new standards in terms of passenger experience, operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness, is progressing towards delivery before year end.

Athens, Greece, To Welcome 35,000 Runners For 32nd Authentic Marathon

The "Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic" event will attract record-breaking numbers of participants this year and provide a major economic boost for the Greek capital.

Hundreds Of Travel Bloggers To Flock To Athens, Greece, For TBEX 2014 Event

Athens is getting ready to welcome hundreds of travel bloggers and travel industry professionals, from some 50 countries, as it is the host city for the Travel Blog Exchange European Conference – TBEX Europe 2014.