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Qatar Airways Contest: Win A Romantic Trip Of A Lifetime!

Enter the "To Maldives, With Love. Qatar Airways." contest to win a romantic trip of a lifetime!
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Respond On Demand Promotes Greece To Istanbul

Greek hotels based on Chios, Crete, Parga, Sivota, Chalkidiki and Samos were presented to the Turkish market last week at an event held by electronic system Respond on Demand in collaboration with the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB).
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Greek Tourism Down By One Million Arrivals Last Year

International and domestic tourism arrivals at Greek airports were down by one million in 2012, according to recent data released by the Civil Aviation Authority.
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Athens Wine Festival Opens At Zappeion Next Month

Greece’s most popular and acclaimed wine event “Dionysia” will open its doors for the seventh time in Athens, 8-10 February 2013, at the Zappeion Megaron.
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Greek Municipalities Invited To Share Good Tourism Practices

The Central Union of Municipalities in Greece (KEDE) is inviting Greek municipalities to help build a “good tourism practice” databank by submitting their successful initiatives in regards to the development, management and promotion of tourism at a local level.
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Greece Welcomed Fewer Travelers In Jan-Sep 2012

International tourism arrivals to Greece dropped 5.2 percent during the first nine months of 2012, according to figures released recently by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
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Temple of Apollo Illuminated By Club Hotel Casino Loutraki

After years of being in the dark, the Temple of Apollo in Ancient Corinth will be illuminated as of tomorrow, Saturday, 26 January, thanks to a project sponsored by the Club Hotel Casino Loutraki.
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South African Airways Announces Special Rates For 2013

South African Airways announced new special competitive rates during its recent Vasilopita (Greek New Year’s cake) cutting ceremony held at the Hard Rock Café in Athens.
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Valentines Offer By NJV Athens Plaza

The NJV Athens Plaza on Syntagma Square has announced its 2013 Valentines offers!
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Tourism Professionals Applaud Shipping Ministry’s Revised Omnibus Bill

A revised multi-bill recently released by the Greek Shipping Ministry was applauded by Greek tourism professionals today, Thursday, 24 January, as it contains provisions in favor of the Greek coastal shipping sector and therefore is expected to boost the Greek economy and the...
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Lufthansa First Class Gets Five Stars By Skytrax

German airlines Lufthansa was recently honored with a 5-Star ranking for its First Class product and service package, according to the latest Skytrax Star Ranking review.
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Major Tourism Investment On Kea Gets Go-Ahead

The first tourist accommodation complex in Greece will be built on Kea after a major investment proposal was recently given the green light by the special tourism investment service* of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).
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Greek Coastal Shipping Sector Counts Losses

Greek coastal shipping companies are up in arms as passenger and freight traffic continued to drop last year since 2009 on all domestic and international routes servicing the Aegean Sea and Adriatic Sea, according to the Hellenic Chambers Transport Association.

The Met Wins TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

The Met Hotel in Thessaloniki recently received a “2013 Top Travelers' Choice” award from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel review site.
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Sculptures Of Color At Hilton Athens

Hilton Athens is currently hosting the sculpture exhibition "Think-Walk" by Dimitra Giannakakou-Razelou. The work "Think-Walk" suggests the idea of thought and movement within its structure which is color and space.
Capsis Hotel Rhodes
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Capsis Hotel Rhodes Sold To German Firm

An undisclosed German firm is the new owner of the luxury Capsis Hotel Rhodes, the Greek press said recently. The Capsis hotel was sold for 42 million euros.
Thermae Sylla Spa Wellness Hotel
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Thermae Sylla Spa Announces New General Director

The Thermae Sylla Spa Wellness Hotel, has appointed Costas Papachristophorou, a known and experienced executive in the Greek hotel industry, as the hotel’s new general director.
Qatar Airways
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Qatar Airways Winter Offers

Qatar Airways is offering special fares for economy/business class travel this winter to over 120 destinations around the world.
Manessis Travel's president, Andreas Manessis (left), and managing director, Aggelos Lambrou (right), with two winners of the Top 10 hotel awards for 2013. Mr. Lambrou is the is the inspirer of the award concept.
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Manessis Top 10 Hotel Awards

Manessis Travel recently held an award ceremony for the Top 10 Hotels of 2012. Winners of the awards are chosen based on tourist preferences and Manessis standards.
Manessis Travel 2013 Vasilopita cutting ceremony.
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Manessis Travel Cuts New Year’s Vasilopita

“In the biggest crisis since World War II, our company continues its efforts to overcome the constant hurdles and maintain the vision of success,” Andreas Manessis, president and CEO of Manessis Travel, said during the travel agency’s recent Vasilopita (Greek New Year's cake)...