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Pieter Elbers Appointed President And CEO Of KLM

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced that Pieter Elbers has been appointed by the KLM Supervisory Board President and Chief Executive Officer of KLM, replacing Camiel Eurlings.

Περιφέρεια ΑΜ-Θ: Σεμινάριο ηλεκτρονικής βάσης τουρισμού για φορείς

Η Περιφέρεια Ανατολικής Μακεδονίας και Θράκης ανακοίνωσε την διοργάνωση σεμιναρίου στην Κομοτηνή και Καβάλα, που απευθύνεται σε φορείς και συλλόγους που εμπλέκονται στον τουριστικό τομέα, μέσω χρήσης ηλε...

TBEX 2014 Attendees Gear Up For Exciting Conference & Workshops Program In Athens, Greece

Several hundred travel bloggers and online media from all over the world, along with travel industry professionals, will be in Athens next week to attend the Travel Blog Exchange European Conference – TBEX Europe 2014, a multi-day event that combines workshops and business...

Sweden Invited To Invest In Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni invited the Swedish business world to explore the investment possibilities offered by the tourism sector in Greece. You, the business world, are invited to take advantage of the opportunities that exist for everyone's benefit:...

Wall Street Journal: Greece On A Return To Growth

"The latest stage in Greece’s economic rollercoaster ride shows numerous reasons to cheer," the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Europe says in a special edition on Greece.

“Authentic” Marathon Expo In Athens Expected To Attract Record Number Of Visitors

Preperations are underway for the ERGO "Authentic" Marathon Expo 2014 and organizers are expecting a new record number of visitors this year.

UNWTO-WTM Ministers’ Summit To Address Mega Events, Tourism & Creating Lasting Legacies

The 2014 UNWTO and WTM Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market (WTM) will put a spotlight on the essential connection between tourism and mega events, looking in particular at how such events can create a lasting legacy.

Tribute To Cypriot Cuisine At Hilton Athens

Stewed vazania, louvia with cabbages, potatoes antinachtes, pilaf with posyrti, ravioli with halloumi, moutzentra, talatouri, flaounes, arkatena, tava lefkaritiko, afelia, koupes and seftalies are just some of the traditional Cypriot dishes that will be offered in the Byzantino...

Marietta Fafouti To Perform Live At The Athens “Musicport”

On Friday 17 October, Athens International Airport’s "Musicport" will welcome Marietta Fafouti who will take passengers and airport visitors on a musical journey full of dance.

Seasonality In Tourism Demand Puts A Strain On Hotel Industry In Greece

Greece's seasonality causes a major disadvantage to the country's regional hotels and measures must be taken to lengthen the tourism season, according to a study conducted by the Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP).

Tourism Perspectives In The Black Sea Area To Be Discussed In Athens, Greece

The Greek Presidency of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) will host the 7th International Black Sea Symposium on tourism on 16-18 October in Athens.

Take A 3D Virtual Tour Of The Amphipolis Tomb

A group of Greek graphic artists have launched a very interesting application that gives the opportunity to those captivated by the excavation in Amphipolis to experience the burial mound at Kasta hill as it was in antiquity and even take a closer look inside.

Yes! Hotels Supports The Cultural & Social Face Of Athens, Greece

Yes! Hotels Group, that runs units located in prime locations in Athens, Greece, has launched an initiative that supports cultural and social events in the city that aim to enhance domestic tourism throughout the year.

New Friendly Social Platform Promotes The Uniqueness Of Greece

A new website has launched for travelers and Greek businesses who have a "passion for Greece."

Travel Management Companies Offered Innovative Virtual Card Payment Solution By eNett And Cornerstone

eNett and Cornerstone are offering TMCs access to Virtual Account Numbers (VANs) via a new integrated hotel direct billing solution that automatically relays payment instructions and data to the hotel.

EasyJet’s Mobile App Now Has Passport Scanning For Faster Check-In

Low-cost carrier easyJet recently launched a new passport scanning function to its mobile app, making it the first European airline to have such a feature.

Greece Plans to Boost Luxury Travel Through National Tourism Zoning Plan

The Greek Government is making efforts to facilitate investment through a national zoning plan for tourism that is currently being drafted and will include guidelines for the development of large tourism resorts designed to accommodate a range of top quality infrastructure.

Kythira Airport Officially Takes Name Of Alexander Aristotle Onassis

The Kythira National Airport is now officially known as "Alexandros Aristotelous Onassis." The change of name was made to reflect the contribution of Alexander Onassis to the airport’s construction and to Greek Aviation in general.

Kalambaka Municipality, Greece, To Change Name For Tourism Purposes

The Municipality of Kalambaka, in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece, is expected to be known soon as the "Municipality of Meteora." The name change is expected to help enhance the region's tourism industry.

Greece Intends To Lift Obstacles That Affect Investment In Thermal-Spa Tourism

The Tourism Ministry intends to lift restrictions in current legislation that concern the operation and use of Greek hot-water springs, in order to promote private sector investment in this area.