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SETE In War Of Words

“The General Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants of Greece has nothing to do with tourism, it does not represent tourism businesses and is obviously uninformed in regards to the situation and trends in the tourism market,” the Association of Greek Tourism...
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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GNTO Cuts Costs To Control Budget Deficit

The Greek National Tourism Organization’s expenditures in the first half of the year were cut by 55 percent to some 51 million euros compared with the same period last year, the organization said last month.
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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A poster from the “Greece, a part of our soul” campaign. The ads of the campaign feature various Greek locations and include verses written by world-renowned poets Elitis, Ritsos and Mavilis.
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Domestic Tourism Promoted By Private Sector

A private initiative aimed to attract domestic tourism back to Greece that will impose absolutely no cost to the Greek government or taxpayer was launched in late July by the Alliance for Greece group.
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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According to figures from the Greek coast guard, there was a light increase of passenger traffic during July-August period.
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Summer Passenger Traffic Produces Slight Increase

Passenger traffic during July and August at the three major ports of Athens (Piraeus, Lavrion and Rafina) did not reach desired expectations despite tempting ticket discounts made by shipping companies to attract passengers, the Greek press said recently.
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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Rodos And Kos See Major Non-Resident Arrival Increase

Although non-resident arrivals showed a 1.3 percent decrease from last year levels in the first seven months of 2010, Greek islands Kos and Rodos enjoyed more visitors despite the economic downturn, according to figures released by the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE).
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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Greeks Stay Home This Summer

Six in 10 Greeks said they would not take a vacation this summer due to the financial crisis, a recent nationwide survey conducted recently by the General Consumer Federation of Greece (INKA) said.
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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Greek Tourism Revenue Drops, Arrivals Improve

Greece’s tourism revenue dropped 11.9 percent during the first six months of the year and 15.7 percent in June, according to data from the Bank of Greece.
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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Memorial

The Greek tourism industry said goodbye last month to two of its prominent members. Anastasios Stylianopoulos and Panagiotis Zerzivilis were two leading figures that both had a vision and a passion for the sector they served.
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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In a fully equipped venue, Athenians and visitors to the capital were informed in regards to the advantages of the prefecture’s destinations, received promotional material and made “web visits” to the prefectures updated website, within the
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“Turn To The Argosaronic” In Athens Center

“Our destinations are a cure for the stress and intensity of everyday life because of their close distance to Athens and Piraeus,” Piraeus Prefect Yiannis Michas said recently.
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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During the workshop, ATEDCo’s President Katerina Katsabe made particular reference to the strategic action plan of the City of Athens that aims to promote Athens as a city break and conference tourism destination. However, Marianna Tsigaridis, licensed tourist guide (photo), asked her what exactly was being done to solve the city’s problems. “It’s embarrassing for me to explain to tourists why Greece gives the impression of a third world country with garbage and stench in the street and near the monuments,” she stressed.
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The Role of Women In Tourism

“Based on statistics presented by Eurostat, women make up 56 percent of those employed in the hotel and restaurant sector among the European Union member states... Greece ranks low with only 44 percent,” Athens Economic and Tourism Development Company (ATEDCo) President Katerina...
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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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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Greece Gets Negative Tourism Outlook For 2010

Prospects for Greek tourism in 2010 are anything but promising as the volatile and uncertain economic climate will leave no room for improved figures but only a qualitative approach in the industry, according to a recent study of the Institute of Tourist Research and Forecasts (ITEP).
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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Greece Offers Extended Visas To Russian Tourists

The Foreign Ministry last month announced a visa extension to Russian citizens that were on holiday in Greece and hesitant to return to their fire-stricken homeland.
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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Greek-Bulgarian Tourism Cooperation

Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Geroulanos and Bulgarian Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism Traycho Traykov signed in late July a tourism cooperation protocol during the first joint session of the Greece-Bulgaria High-Level Cooperation Council held in Sofia.
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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Kiss Flights Goes Bankrupt

British budget travel company Kiss Flights collapsed on 17 August due to bankruptcy and left some 13,000 travelers stranded abroad and another 60,000 to find new bookings.
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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“A possible imminent approval of our agreement with Olympic Air could allow us to present in the summer of 2011 an expanding profile,” Aegean’s managing director Dimitris Gerogiannis said last month in a press release.
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Olympic Air/Aegean Airlines Agreement Under Investigation

The European Commission opened an in-depth investigation last month into the planned Olympic Air/Aegean Airlines merger as its initial inquiry into the deal showed it could raise “serious competition concerns.”
Posted On 01 Sep 2010
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“Greek beach by the Thames” event in London.
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London Experiences Greek Sun & Sea

The British are invited to visit Greece and become acquainted with the country’s natural beauties, historical monuments, entertainment and modern infrastructure in a secure environment for visitors, Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister Yiorgos Nikitiadis said at the opening of the...
Posted On 01 Aug 2010
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The complex offers a panoramic view of the tranquil islet of Telendos.
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Stylish Stay Offered By Myrties Boutique Apartments

“The boutique apartments are designed to combine aesthetics with quality and services do not fall below those offered by hotels in the city,” Maria Sarafoglou, manager of the Myrties Boutique Apartments on Kalymnos Island, recently said.
Posted On 01 Aug 2010
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George Telonis
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HATTA Announces New Board Of Directors

The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) announced last month its new Board of Directors following the resignation of Argyro Fili from the association’s presidency due to personal reasons.
Posted On 01 Aug 2010
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Qatar Airways Among Top Three At Skytrax Awards

“To be considered among the top three airlines in the world is a huge achievement for Qatar Airways and takes us a step closer of being recognized at the best airline in the world,” Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said.
Posted On 01 Aug 2010
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Chalkidiki's Prefecture Tourism Promotion and Marketing Agency new office in Athens.
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Chalkidiki Tourism Agency Opens New Offices

The aim of the Tourism Promotion and Marketing Agency of the Chalkidiki Prefecture’s new office is to become the “headquarters” for the conquest of the Athenian market, Chalkidiki prefect and president of the agency, Asterios Zografos, said.
Posted On 01 Aug 2010
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