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Greece Signs Health Tourism Agreement With Germany

An agreement for the development of health tourism for the elderly and people who need care while on holiday was signed on 5 March between Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and German Federal Deputy Labor Minister Hans-Joachim Fuchtel at the ITB expo in Berlin.

Crete Presents Its Best At ITB Berlin Expo

A series of promotional actions will be held straight from the stand of Crete in the Greek section at the ITB international tourism exhibition in Berlin.

Astra Airlines Connects Athens To Iraqi Kurdistan

Thessaloniki-based Astra Airlines has announced the launch of a new route connecting Athens, Greece, with Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan as of 3 April 2014.

Greece’s Goldair Handling Enters Varna Airport In Bulgaria

Greek operator Goldair Handling has been granted a license to provide full ground handling services at Bulgaria's third largest airport, Varna Airport, as of April 2014.

Greece’s Fourth “Zagori Mountain Running” Event To Take Place In July

The mountainous region of Zagori, Greece, will shine this summer with the launch of the Zagori Mountain Running event to be held for the fourth consecutive year.

“Secret Greece” To Be Promoted At ITB Berlin Expo

Greece's lesser-known destinations will be promoted at this year's ITB international tourism exhibition in Germany, in an effort to attract tourists all year around, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Greek Tourism Minister Invites Germans To Holiday In Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni invited Germans to spend their summer holidays in Greece and assured that they will feel right at home.

Athens To Host High-Level Conference On Coastal And Maritime Tourism

On the occasion of the Greek Presidency of the EU Council, the European Commission, the Greek Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization will organize a High Level Conference on Coastal and Maritime Tourism, as well an an Informal Ministerial Meeting in Athens.

Greek Business Confidence Ticks Up In Overall Global Negative Business Climate

Greece was among the countries where business sentiment increased while the overall global business climate remained negative and stagnated during November and December 2013, according to the December Business Monitor survey by EUWIFO.

South Aegean Region Launches New Innovative Tourism Website

The culture, gastronomy, geography and religion of the 48 Greek islands of the South Aegean can now be explored online and in depth through a new tourism website.

Attica Group To Celebrate Success Of “SeaSmiles” Loyalty Program With a Draw

Greek shipping company Attica Group, parent company of the Superfast Ferries and the Blue Star Ferries fleets, will hold a special draw in celebration of the 3-year operation of its frequent traveler loyalty program SeaSmiles.

Sponsorship And Sports Tourism To Be Discussed At Conference In Athens

"Sponsorship and Sports Tourism" will be among the main topics to be discussed at the first conference on the value of sponsorship scheduled to be held at the Dais Sports Center in Maroussi, Athens.

Greek Museums, Sites To Operate On Extended Hours This Season

Thirty-three of Greece’s most popular museums and archaeological sites will extend their hours from this April and remain open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, according to the Greek Culture Ministry.

ITB 2014: Greece To Present Kefalonia To The World

Kefalonia, the Greek island that was rocked in early February by two strong earthquakes, will be receive an extensive presentation at the upcoming travel trade show ITB Berlin.

Kefalogianni To Attend Berlin’s International Tourism Exhibition ITB

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will depart for Berlin, Germany, on Monday 3 March, on the occasion of Greece's participation in the leading international tourism exhibition ITB.

Danish Tourists Favor Greece For Holidays

Greece is one of the most popular foreign destinations for Danes, according to data released following the Danish Travel Show Ferie For Alle held 21-23 February in Herning.

AirFastTickets Celebrates Rapid Expansion In Travel Market

Greek online travel booking company AirFastTickets recently held a glamorous party at the company's offices in Piraeus for the cutting of the company's Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s cake).

Galant Hellas Appointed GSA For transavia.com Greece

As of 1 March, Galant Hellas will begin offering services as low cost airline transavia.com's new General Sales Agent (GSA) for Greece. transavia.com has high expectations of the developments in the Greek travel market.

Top 10 Least Gay-Friendly Travel Destinations In The World

An online travel agency based in the UK and a NGO fighting for LGBT rights globally, has compiled a list of what it believes to be the least friendly holiday destinations for the LGBT community.

Athens Marathon New Promo Video Released

Following the announcement of the new identity of the Athens Marathon, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) has released the international promo video of the renowned event, the authentic marathon road race held annually in the Greek capital in November.