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Rock Star Jon Bon Jovi On Mykonos

American musician and singer Jon Bon Jovi and his family are expected to arrive on the island of Mykonos today, 20 August, for their summer vacation.
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Greek Hotel Prices Soar This August

Despite the economic crisis, hotels on some Greek tourism destinations have significantly increased their prices this month compared to the same period last year, according to recent data provided by the Research Institute for Tourism (ITEP).
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Hollywood Couple Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson On Antiparos

Oscar award winner Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson, of Greek descent, are currently on a vacation on the island of Antiparos where they own a summer house.
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Travelport Seals Global Full Content Agreement With Finnair

Travelport, a leading distribution services and e-commerce provider for the global travel industry, and Finnish carrier Finnair, jointly announced a new, multi-year global distribution agreement.
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Creta Maris Green Team: Summer Actions To Protect The Environment

The Creta Maris Green Team – the environmental group of the Creta Maris Beach Resort – recently organized a clean up of the resort's entrance and surrounding area.
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Peloponnese Products “Navarino Icons” Go International

The "Navarino Icons" food products are now available in new international points of sale, passing on the authentic flavors and cultural traditions of the Peloponnese.
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Iberia Invites Customers To Bid For Upgrades To Business Class

Iberia is offering its customers the chance to bid for upgrades to available Business seats in certain flights via the Spanish airline’s website.
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Emirates Launches Luxury Private Jet Service

Emirates airline recently announced the launch of its luxury private jet service.
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Greek Current Account Surplus Widens In June, Helped By Tourism

Greece's current account surplus widened in June, helped by a smaller trade gap and surging tourism receipts, the Bank of Greece said on Monday.
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GNTO To Launch Campaign To Boost Santorini’s Image

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will soon promote Santorini via a social media campaign to boost the island's image, which was tainted last week due to a black out that ended up lasting several days.
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Greek Sites To Stay Open For Full Moon On 21 August

More than 100 archaeological sites, monuments and museums throughout Greece will remain open on the night of 21 August 2013 to celebrate the full moon.
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Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Αθλητισμού: Εκδηλώσεις βραδιάς Αυγουστιάτικης Πανσελήνου 2013

Περισσότεροι από 100 Αρχαιολογικοί Χώροι, Μνημεία και Μουσεία στην Αττική αλλά και σε όλη την Επικράτεια θα παραμείνουν ανοιχτοί τη βραδιά της 21ης Αυγούστου 2013 για την πραγματοποίηση του θεσμού της Αυγο...
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Restaurant VAT Drops But Not All Greek Businesses Respond

Only two out of 10 eateries in Athens and Thessaloniki have dropped their prices and applied for the special blue sticker indicating the VAT reduction to 13 percent from 23 percent.
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Olympic Handling Signs With Bluebird Airways

Olympic Handling recently announced its agreement for the provision of airport ground handling services to Greek carrier Bluebird Airways.
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Emirates To Hold Career Day On Crete And In Athens

The recruitment team of Dubai-based Emirates airline will host a Career Day “Cabin Crew Open Day” in Heraklion, Crete, and in Greece's capital city, Athens, to meet potential applicants.
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Etihad Airways, Government of Serbia Unveil Strategic Partnership

Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to acquire 49 percent of JatAirways, the Serbian national airline. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has also been awarded a five year management contract for the carrier.
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Meeting Point Hellas Appoints New CEO

Destination management company Meeting Point Hellas has appointed Yorgos Cheretis as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will take over from Alexandros Somaras.
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Υπουργείο Τουρισμού: Δηλώσεις Κεφαλογιάννη για το μπλακ άουτ στη Σαντορίνη

Ο υπουργός Εσωτερικών κ. Γιάννης Μιχελάκης και η υπουργός Τουρισμού κυρία Όλγα Κεφαλογιάννη προήδρευσαν, στη σύσκεψη που πραγματοποιήθηκε στη Σαντορίνη στις 16 Αυγούστου, με αντικείμενο τα προβλήματα που δημιουργήθηκαν, λόγω της διακοπής ηλεκτροδότησ...
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Barometer: Greek Hoteliers Optimistic On The Outlook Of Third Quarter

The latest tourism barometer report on the expectations of the Greek hospitality sector for the third quarter of 2013, conducted by GBR Consulting, reflects a very positive sentiment among Greek hoteliers.
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Greece Celebrates On 15 August

If you happen to be in Athens on 15 August, don't be surprised if the city is somewhat deserted and hardly any Greeks are around. The 15th of August is one of the biggest celebrations in Greece - and a national holiday - as it is the day of the Dormition of Virgin Mary.