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EU Passenger Rights Information Campaign Launches Today in Piraeus

A campaign on passenger rights will launch today, 27 June, at the Piraeus Port Authority within the framework of the European Commission's new campaign to inform travelers about their passenger rights and how to claim them if needed.
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Thomas Cook: 2013 A Rebirth for Greek Tourism

Tourism in Greece is experiencing a “renaissance” this year, according to Ioannis Afukatudis, Thomas Cook Austria's (Neckermann) general manager.
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Italy To “Jump On Board” To Greece This Winter

Italians will enjoy Greece's Sporades Islands through the experiences of three women traveling the Aegean on a yacht in an upcoming television program to be aired this winter in Italy.
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Spinalonga Among Greece’s Nomination Proposals For UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Spinalonga, the Venetians walls and the Minoan Palaces of Crete are the three nomination proposals that Greece has submitted to UNESCO to be considered for inclusion to the World Heritage List.
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Lufthansa Receives Award For First Class Lounges

German flag carrier Lufthansa was honored with the "Best First Class Airline Lounge" award, presented by SKYTRAX at the recent 2013 World Airline Awards hosted at the Paris Air Show.
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Singapore Airlines Appoints General Sales Agent For Greece

Singapore Airlines, the national carrier of Singapore, has announced the appointment of "Asian Aviation Company" as its new General Sales Agent (GSA) for Greece.
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Santorini: The Mediterranean’s Most Popular Destination

Santorini leads the list of the 20 most popular destinations in the Mediterranean, according to online booking company Trivago.
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Transavia.com Expands Reach In Greece

Dutch low-cost operator transavia.com recently expanded its global reach in Greece by extending its content for distribution to Travelport-connected Greek travel agencies. Roy Scheerder, chief commercial officer of transavia.com, tells GTP what else the airline has planned for...
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“Supermoon” Dazzled Skywatchers On Sunday, 23 June

Lunar enthusiasts gathered to admire the "supermoon" on Sunday 23 June as the moon swung closer to Earth than usual and gave the biggest and brightest full moon of the year. Pictures of the supermoon seen from Greece included!
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Event: Greek Businesses Come Closer To China Today In Athens

Greek entrepreneurs will gain insight today on how establish their brands in the major market of China at the “GREECE-CHINA/Empowering Creative Economy” event at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation in Athens at 7pm.
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Qatar Airways Hailed Best Business Class In The World

Qatar Airways took home three honors at the annual Skytrax 2013 World Airline Awards held during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget recently.
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Minoan Lines Announces New Board Of Directors

Minoan Lines on 21 June elected a new Board of Directors for a 4-year mandate.
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Greece Reshuffles Government, Tourism Ministry Unaffected

Olga Kefalogianni was among the few untouched ministers and remained at her post as Tourism Minister on Monday, 24 June, following the cabinet reshuffle of Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.
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Faliro May Be Attica’s Central Seaplane Base

The area of the Peace and Friendship Stadium (known as SEF) may become Greece’s main waterway for connections to various destinations in the country, according to a recent announcement by Greek company Hellenic Seaplanes. SEF is located in the Faliro area of Piraeus.

A “Supermoon” Will Rise 23 June 2013

The moon will swing closer to Earth than usual on 23 June 2013, giving us a "supermoon," the biggest and brightest full moon of the year.
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Homer’s Ithaca To Be Madonna’s Vacation Spot This Summer?

Rumor has it that American pop icon Madonna will holiday this summer on the Ionian Island of Ithaca, the home of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey.
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Athens Info-Point Hosts Live Greek Tragedy Performances

Athenians and visitors to the Greek capital on Wednesday, 19 June, had the opportunity to see a brief presentation of ancient Greek drama at the city's visitors information center (info-point) on the Dionysiou Areopagitou Street pedestrian walkway.
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Louis Hotels Announces Special Family Holiday Offers

Hotel chain Louis Hotels is once again offering unique holidays with a combination of high quality services and affordable prices on the most stunning Greek islands.
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France Shares Tourism Experience With Greece

Greek tourism officials were recently informed by French executives on ATOUT France's applied tourism policies and practices. ATOUT France is the tourism development agency of France.
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Creta Maris Green Team, Junior Academy Join Forces For Environment

Creta Maris Green Team recently invited the private kindergarten of Hersonissos, Junior Academy, to spend the day in the resort’s areas on the occasion of Recycling Day and to increase awareness and encourage the residents of Crete to contribute all they can to maintain a clean...