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South Aegean Region Supports Syros Bid For 2021 European Capital of Culture Title

The Region of the South Aegean and the Cyclades Cultural Network FORUM20.21 have launched a three-year cooperation aiming for the Greek island of Syros to be named European Capital of Culture for 2021.

Workshop: Supporting Entrepreneurship In Athens

Projects to support entrepreneurship in the Greek capital under the Municipality of Athens' development plan The Athens Project, will be presented at a workshop organized by the Athens Development & Destination Management Agency (ADDMA) on 12 February at City Hall.

Greek Tour Guides Appeal To European Commission Against Tourism Ministry

The Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation has sent an appeal to the European Commission to urge the Greek Government to reconsider its policy towards the tourist guide profession and training.

Crete, Greece, Is The Theme Of Special Editorial By Aeroflot

Aeroflot Premium, the luxury in-flight magazine of Aeroflot Airlines, published a special editorial in its January issue dedicated to the island of Crete.

9th HORECA Trade Show To Open 7 February At Metropolitan Expo

The 9th International Hotel, Restaurant and Cafe Show HORECA will open its doors to tourism and food services professionals on Friday 7 February at the Metropolitan Expo.

Greek Apokries: Athens Carnival 2014 Events To Launch 15 February

This carnival season (Apokries) the Greek capital promises to come to life with lots of rhythm and color!

Mykonos Party Spot “Cavo Paradiso” Receives Award At EMITT Expo

Cavo Paradiso, an Ibiza-style open-air mega club on the Greek island of Mykonos, was honored recently during the EMITT 2014 tourism exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, for its contribution to tourism.

Οι εκδηλώσεις του δήμου Αθηναίων για την Αποκριά στην Αθήνα

Μήνυμα αισιοδοξίας στέλνει δήμος Αθηναίων με τις εκδηλώσεις που οργανώνει ο Οργανισμός Πολιτισμού Αθλητισμού και Νεολαίας του δήμου,για τον εορτ...

U.S. Travel Agents Discover Greece At Networking Event In Athens

The Hellenic American Chamber of Tourism (HACT) is re-establishing Greece's appeal to the United States through a networking event in Athens.

The Greek Way: SkyGreece To Launch Athens-New York Route As Of June 2014

"The creation of the new airline SkyGreece was a reaction by us Greeks living abroad," the carrier's founder and chairman, Father Nicholas Alexandris, said on 4 February in Athens.

Aegean, Olympic Air See Rise In International And Domestic Traffic

Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air recorded a 12 percent increase in their combined air traffic in January 2014, parent company Aegean announced on 5 February.

Maroussi, Athens, On Its Way To Become An Exhibition Destination

Greece's national exhibition body TIF–Helexpo aims to make Maroussi, a northern suburb of Athens, its "exhibition hub" in Athens as part of a strategy to upgrade its overall exhibition presence in Attica.

“Grekland Panorama” Invites All To Experience Greece Like Never Before

The first dedicated travel and taste fair for Greece is getting ready to open in the heart of Stockholm, the buzzing capital of Scandinavia, and offer a true Greek experience to visitors and tourism professionals.

Athens To Host Stakeholder Conference On EU Strategy For The Adriatic And Ionian Region

A Stakeholder Conference on the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region, jointly organized by the European Commission and the Hellenic Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will take place in Athens, Greece.

New Software Application For Hoteliers To Be Presented At “100% Hotel Show”

A new software application, an integrated management system for all types of accommodation businesses, will be introduced to hotel professionals at the upcoming 100% Hotel Show exhibition.

Actions Announced To Protect Tourism Reputation Of Earthquake-Stricken Kefalonia

The Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization will launch a series of actions to promote Kefalonia's good tourism image to markets abroad.

Thessaloniki Prepares For 9th International Alexander the Great Marathon

Registration has opened for the 9th International Alexander the Great Marathon to take place 6 April 2014 in Thessaloniki, Northern Greece.

EU “Generation Awake” Campaign Says Stop Wasting Waste!

The latest phase of the European Commission's "Generation Awake" campaign focuses on the environmental, economic, social and personal consequences of using resources unsustainably.

Thessaloniki Hotels Association Cuts Vasilopita For 2014

The Thessaloniki Hotels Association recently held its customary cutting of the Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s Cake) at a big event held at the Makedonia Palace hotel.

Etihad, JetBlue To Codeshare On U.S. Routes

New York's JetBlue Airways and Etihad Airways have announced plans to begin codeshare operations and provide customers with enhanced travel options worldwide.