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Tourism Minister Promotes Greece In Australia

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni promoted Greece to representatives of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) during a meeting held in Sydney on 16 May.

Sky Express To Launch Thessaloniki-Skiathos Service

Sky Express, a Greek airline based in Crete, will launch three weekly flights from Thessaloniki, the largest city in Northern Greece, to the island of Skiathos in the Sporades from 1 June until 4 September 2014.

International Tourism Generates $1.4 Trillion In Export Earnings In 2013

Total export earnings generated by international tourism in 2013 reached $1.4 trillion, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Gulf Air Launches Double Miles Promotion to Athens, Greece

Gulf Air recently launched a "Double Miles" promotion giving its FalconFlyer Program members the opportunity to earn double miles when flying to the airline’s newest destination, Athens.

2nd Traditional Boat Show 2014 To Open At Methana, Greece

A fine selection of traditional boats will be exhibited at the 2nd Greek Traditional Boat Show scheduled to kick off on 30 May 2014 on Methana, an island-like peninsula in the Argosaronic Gulf.

Tender Launched For New Kasteli Airport On Crete, Greece

A tender for the construction and management of a new airport on Crete in Kasteli, Heraklion, for a period of 35 years was launched on 15 May by the Greek Government.

New Direct Flight From Shanghai To Athens To Begin In June 2014

A direct flight connecting Athens, Greece, to Shanghai, China, will launch this summer in order to make travel between the two countries more convenient for passengers.

Cycling Tourism To Take Off In Rethymno, Crete

The Municipality of Rethymno in Crete is planning to launch cycling tour packages to international markets.

International Museum Day 2014: Free Entrance In Greek Museums On 18 May

Greek museums are taking part in the worldwide celebration of International Museum Day on Sunday 18 May 2014 and will be open free of charge.

Delta Air Lines Launches Summer Athens-New York Service

Delta Air Lines is resuming its summer seasonal flights between Athens and New York-JFK.

New Bureau Aims To Boost Congress Tourism in Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki has all the requirements and infrastructure to successfully host international conferences, according to the Greek northern city's recently established convention bureau.

Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts To Debut In Greece In Summer 2014

Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts, a luxury lifestyle hotel management company, will open its newest resort in Porto Heli, Greece, in June 2014.

World Cup 2014: Lufthansa Becomes “Fanhansa”

A total of eight aircraft in the Lufthansa fleet will swap their well-known lettering for the new "Fanhansa" logo, wanting to offer the best World Cup atmosphere and pure football fever this summer.

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Greek Government “Freezes” Controversial Draft Coastal Development Bill

A controversial draft bill on coastal development prepared by the Finance Ministry has been temporarily "frozen" by the Greek Government following reactions of environmental organizations, citizens and even MPs.

Greece: Inbound Tourism On Right Track, Domestic Down

Tourism in Greece is set to reach a second consecutive record this year as Greek hoteliers expect the country to attract 18.5 million international arrivals and generate 13.5 billion euros in revenues, according to the president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers, Yiannis Retsos.

Greece, Australia Sign “Work And Holiday” Visa Agreement For The Young

Young Greeks will now be allowed to work in Australia on a holiday visa for a year, according to a bilateral agreement signed on 14 May between Greece and Australia.

Greece Drops Four Places In World Conference Destination Rankings

Greece dropped four places in the world rankings of conference and meeting destinations for 2013 having hosted 14 conferences less than the year before, according to data from the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA).

Travel Agencies In Greece Adopt “Travelife” Sustainability System

Four Greek travel agencies are in the process of making a long-term commitment to sustainability to receive "Travelife" certification.

Miss Austria 2013 To Use Pelion, Greece, As Photoshoot Backdrop

Miss Austria 2013 Ena Kadic will travel to Greece in late May for a photoshoot scheduled to take place in East Pelion where film takes of the Mamma Mia movie were shot.