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Athens Airport Presents Art Of Young Travelers

Athens International Airport (AIA) and the Voluntary Organization for Children "The Smile of the Child" are holding an art exhibition under the title "Travelling the world with a kid’s luggage."

Kefalogianni: Greece Is Slowly Leaving The Crisis Behind

Greece is slowly emerging from its recession, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Aegean Airlines To Give Away Free Tickets To Greek University Students

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has announced that it will give free airline tickets to 250 students that have been accepted in a Greek University away from their place of residence in Greece for the academic year 2013-2014.

Greece Wins 2014 EU Prize For Cultural Heritage

Greece is among the winners of the 2014 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards, according to an announcement made on 20 March by the European Commission and Europa Nostra.

IPK International: Greece Revived In 2013

Greece, although still unsettled, revived in 2013 and now sparkles in the glow of a double-digit tourism increase, according to the Global Travel Trends Report 2013/14, released by IPK International during Berlin's recent ITB tourism fair.

Greece’s Unemployed Will Be Allowed Free Entry To Museums

Residents in Greece that have a valid unemployment card will be entitled to visit all of the country's museums free of charge, according to a recent announcement made by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.

Hellenic Seaplanes In Talks To Acquire Seastar CD2 Amphibious Aircraft

Greek company Hellenic Seaplanes is on the brink of sealing a deal worth millions of euros to acquire four seaplanes from German aircraft developer Dornier Seawings.

The Westin Resort Costa Navarino Participates In Global Wellness Movement

On 20 March, The Westin Resort Costa Navarino in Messinia, Greece, will participate in the global launch of the Westin Well-being Movement, a campaign designed to enhance the well-being of guests and associates around the world.

BuzzFeed Informs The World On “49 Reasons To Love Greece”

Greece's mountains, beaches, family values and gastronomy are just some of the 49 reasons to love the country, according to BuzzFeed, an American social news and entertainment website.

Quality Coach Services Come First For Maroulis Travel

Only enterprises that provide high quality services to tourists will stand out in 2014, the year that is expected be "the new beginning" for Greek tourism, according to the president of Maroulis Travel, Vassilis Maroulis.

Greece Will Continue To Offer Efficient Visa System To Russians

"In recent years, Greece has made considerable progress for visas to be issued easier, faster and more efficiently, always in close cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs," Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said on 19 March.

Greece To Show Best At MITT 2014 Expo In Russia

Greece will show its best as a welcoming, safe and favorite international tourism destination during the days of the Moscow International Exhibition Travel & Tourism (MITT) in Russia.

Ryanair Announces Record Pre-Bookings To Greek Destinations

Ryanair's six new scheduled flights to Athens that will launch from 1 April, have achieved record numbers, the Irish airline's CEO, Michael O' Leary, said during a press conference in the Greek capital on 19 March.

Greece Was Third Most Popular Destination For Russian Travelers In 2013

Last year Greece was ranked third most popular destination for Russian tourists, up from the seventh place in 2012, according to data released by the Russian Statistics Service (Rosstat).

Greece To Step Up Promotion Of Athens Festival To Attract More Visitors

The Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Athens Festival have decided to launch a cooperation to promote Greece abroad through the Greek festival's program of events.

Greece: Direct Contribution Of Tourism To GDP Expected To Grow By 3% This Year

The direct contribution of travel and tourism to Greece's GDP is forecast to rise by 3.1 percent in 2014 and increase by 3.4 percent per annum, from 2014-2024, to 16.2 billion euros (7.4 percent of total GDP) in 2024, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Libra Group Invests In COCO-MAT In Exchange For 50% Stake

The Libra Group recently announced that it is the principal investor in 50 percent of COCO-MAT and has formed a joint venture with the leading Greek manufacturer of specialist mattresses, other natural sleep products and furnishings.

Travelport Works With transavia.com To Help Travel Agents

Travelport and transavia.com have joined forces to develop a range of travel agency-focused initiatives.

SriLankan Airlines To Join Oneworld On 1 May

SriLankan Airlines will become a full member of oneworld, offering the alliance's complete range of services and benefits with effect from Thursday 1 May 2014.

ITB Berlin 2014 Shows Big Prospects For Greek Tourism

One thing was certain during this year's ITB international tourism exhibition in Berlin: Greece was making a comeback in the German market.