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SETE Suggests Penalties On Businesses That Fail To Issue Receipts

The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) made it clear on 19 July that it is determined for the recently announced VAT cut in the food service sector to become a permanent measure so it will boost the country's tourism sector.
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Rhodes First In Greek Tourism Tax Evasion

More than eight out of 10 tourism businesses on Rhodes are not consistent with their tax obligations, giving the island the highest tax violation rate among tourism destinations, according to SDOE, the Greek Financial Crimes Squad.
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Naxos Island Releases New Promo Video

The Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades, the official tourism office of the island of Naxos and its surrounding smaller islands - Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonissia, and Donoussa - has released its first in a series of promotional videos geared to shed light on the island’s...
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An Extra 12 Million International Tourists In The First Four Months Of 2013

International tourist arrivals grew by 4.3 percent in the first four months of 2013 to reach a total of 298 million, up from 286 million, despite a challenging global economic environment, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
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Travelport Inks Global Full Content Agreement With EL AL

Travelport and Israeli carrier El Al, recently jointly announced a new, multi-year full content agreement.
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Etihad’s James Hogan Named Aviation Industry’s Executive Leader Of The Year

James Hogan, President and Chief Executive of Etihad Airways, has been recognized for his “outstanding strategic thinking and leadership” in winning the Executive Leadership category at the annual Airline Strategy Awards, held in London.
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Lufthansa Receives Airline Business Technology Award

Lufthansa Group landed first prize in the technology category of the Airline Strategy Awards conferred by the prestigious Airline Business magazine.
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“Tourism for All” Vouchers Will Be Distributed Friday, 19 July

Vouchers for this season’s “Tourism for All” state-subsidized vacation program will be distributed on Friday, 19 July, from the Citizen Service Centers (KEP).
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Kefalogianni Tells Food Service Sector To Lower Prices, Issue Receipts

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni on 18 July said the best way for the food service sector to respond to the recent reduction of the VAT rate is to cut prices and issue receipts.
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Greek Professionals Want Single VAT Rate For The Whole Tourism Sector

Greek tourism professionals applauded the recent announcement of the VAT cut in the food service sector but also underlined that similar tax reductions must be considered for the whole tourism sector for the country's competitiveness to improve.
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Supermodel Naomi Campbell On Mykonos

It seems that absolutely no one can resist the wonderful beaches, the unique hospitality and the beautiful images of the Greek islands... Not even glamorous international jet-setter Naomi Campbell!
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“The Guardian” Island-Hops To Greece’s Naxos, Small Cyclades

The Guardian newspaper recently ran a travel special on Naxos and the islands Koufonisi and Iraklia of the Small Cyclades from the perspective of journalist Giles Fraser and his 10-year son, Felix.
To domestic tourism, ITEP predicted a drop since the cost of living has increased significantly and wages have been cut due to the government’s austerity measures.
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Greek MPs Lose Ferry Travel Freebies

Greek MPs and PNO unionists are among those who will now have to pay for their tickets when traveling on a Greek ferry just like everybody else.
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Navarino Challenge – A Marathon Led By Dean Karnazes

Messinia and Arcadia will be in the spotlight this October as the Greek destinations will host the “Navarino Challenge,” the first marathon race that aims to the awareness regarding childhood obesity and the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Club Hotel Casino Loutraki
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Club Hotel Casino Loutraki Honored For Excellence

The Club Hotel Casino Loutraki was honored for the second consecutive year with the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award for 2013.
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Crete: See For Yourself!

The Region of Crete has released its latest promotional video and gives viewers the opportunity to see what Crete is all about. Enjoy!
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Singapore Airlines Unveils Next Generation Of Cabin Products

Singapore Airlines recently launched its next generation of cabin products, set to be the new industry benchmark for premium air travel.
Olga Kefalogianni
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Kefalogianni Calls On Professionals To Cooperate So VAT Cut Becomes Permanent

“The VAT reduction is important for tourism because it strengthens our competitiveness, especially in a period when competitiveness is the main issue,” Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni told the press on 17 July in regards to the recent reduction of the VAT rate in the...
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ΠΟΕΣΕ: Θετική εξέλιξη η μείωση που ΦΠΑ

Η Πανελήνια Ομοσπονδία Εστιατόρων & Συναφών Ελλάδος (ΠΟΕΣΕ) θεωρεί θετική εξέλιξη την μείωση που ΦΠΑ στην Εστίαση από 23% σε 13%, από την 1η Αυγούστου, που ανακοίνωσε ο κ. Πρωθυπουρ...
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Hotel Chamber On Greek Food Service VAT Cut

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels congratulated the Greek Government and the Prime Minister on 17 July for the persistence and efficiency shown for the reduction of the VAT rate in the food service sector.