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Greece Aims To Attract American Tourists

Greece's absence from the US market has led the country to lose a share of tourism revenue from some 290 billion dollars, which is the amount American tourists spend on their holidays annually, according to the Hellenic-American Chamber of Tourism.
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Emirates Launches Contest For “Greener” Ideas

Emirates recently announced its "A Greener Tomorrow" initiative and has allocated funds of US$150,000 to support environmental or conservation projects.
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New Greek Law Simplifies Licensing For Seaplanes

Waterway investments may finally begin to proceed in Greece and seaplanes allowed to operate in Greek waters without hassle as specific rules for their licensing and operation are included in a bill that was recently approved by the Greek Parliament.
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Hilton Athens Photo Contest

On the occasion of Hilton Athens’ 50-year anniversary, the hotel has launched a photo contest!
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Iberia Resumes Madrid-Athens Route

Spanish airline Iberia recently announced it would resume its flights between Athens and Madrid during the summer months.
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Minister Kefalogianni Goes To UK To Promote Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni departed today, 4 April, for London to further boost tourist flows from the UK to Greece just before the start of the new season, a press release said.
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ΟΓΑ: Πρόσκληση Εκδήλωσης Ενδιαφέροντος Προς Επιχειρηματίες Τουριστικών Γραφείων

Ο Οργανισμός Γεωργικών Ασφαλίσεων (Ο.Γ.Α.) στα πλαίσια του Εκδρομικού Προγράμματος έτους 2013, ανακοινώνει «Πρόσκληση Εκδήλωσης Ενδιαφέροντος» προς τους Επιχειρηματίες Τουριστικών Γραφείων (όλων των Νομών της χώρας)....
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ΟΓΑ: Πρόσκληση Εκδήλωσης Ενδιαφέροντος Προς Επιχειρηματίες Τουριστικών Καταλυμάτων

Ο Οργανισμός Γεωργικών Ασφαλίσεων (Ο.Γ.Α.), στα πλαίσια του Προγράμματος Κοινωνικού Τουρισμού έτους 2013, ανακοινώνει «Πρόσκληση Εκδήλωσης Ενδιαφέροντος» προς τους Επιχειρηματίες Τουριστικών Καταλυμάτων (όλων των Νομώ...

Thessaloniki Chosen As Jewish Passover Destination

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization recently organized a special evening for 300 tourists from Israel that had chosen to spend the Jewish Passover (25 March- 2 April) in the Northern Greek city for the first time.
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Greek Cuisine Goes To European Parliament

Sixty Greek chefs will attend and present contemporary Greek cuisine and give MEPs in Brussels the chance to sample dishes with the finest local products at an event to be held in the European Parliament on Wednesday, 10 April.
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Alonissos Launches Contest For New Tourism Logo

The Municipality of Alonissos, Northern Sporades, has launched a contest for the design of a new logo for the island’s tourism promotion.
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Olympic Engineering To Close Next Month

Marfin Investment Group (MIG) recently announced the closure of Olympic Engineering, an Olympic Air subsidiary, as of 1 May, citing financial losses.
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Olympia Golden Beach Resort Opens Next Month

The five-star Olympia Golden Beach Resort & Spa in Kastro-Kyllini, West Greece, located in a small distance from Kyllini’s Golden Beach, is opening its doors on 1 May.
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Accolade For Lufthansa App

The Lufthansa app has landed the MobileTech Award 2013 after clinching first place for apps in the “Productivity & Business” category with the votes from a jury of prominent mobile experts.
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Olympic Handling Signs With Ukraine International

Olympic Handling recently announced its agreement for the provision of airport ground handling services to Ukraine International Airlines. The agreement covers all the airline’s flights in Greek commercial airports.
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Ermioni & Porto Heli Hoteliers Association Announces New Board Of Directors

The Ermioni & Porto Heli Hoteliers Association recently elected a new Board of Directors for a 3-year mandate (until 31 December 2015).
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Peristeri/Anthoupoli Metro Stations To Open On Saturday

The two new metro stations of Peristeri and Anthoupoli on the western extension of line 2 (red line) in Athens will open this Saturday, 6 April, and begin serving passengers.
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Greek Gastronomy Initiative Launches In Brussels

Greek tourism destinations are currently being promoted through culinary experiences in restaurants in Brussels as part of the “gaΣtronomia@Brussels” initiative of the Greek National Tourism Organization office in Belgium.
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Astir Palace Tender Attracts 15 Bidders

Fifteen bids were submitted in the first phase of the tender for the acquisition of a majority participation in the share capital of Astir Vouliagmenis S.A., Greek press reports said. The deadline for the tender's first phase was 29 March 2013.
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Greece Reintroduced To U.S. Market Via Networking Event In Athens

High qualified American travel agents/tour operators (Group & FIT Agents, MICE Specialists, Home Based Luxury Agents), trade show executives and US Press are re-discovering Greece these days within the framework of a networking event organized by Hellenic American Chamber of...