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SETE Expresses Concern Over 2016 Tourism Revenue in Greece

Although tourist arrivals to Greece this year are showing an upward trend - very close to the original target of 25 million - revenue seems to be falling below forecasts.

ICAP: Greece’s Airline Market Shows Robust Performance in 2013-2015

Greece’s airline market is seeing steady growth thanks in large part to the improvement of the country’s airport infrastructure and to the expansion of the tourist season, business services group ICAP found in a report.

‘Chevalier’ is Greece’s Official Entry for Oscars 2017

Chevalier, a Greek comedy, has been chosen as Greece's official entry to Best Foreign Language Film category at the 89th Academy Awards to be held in 2017.

‘Santorini Experience will be One of the Best Thematic Tourism Events in the World’ – Interview with Active Media’s CEO Akis Tsolis

Akis Tsolis, the CEO of Active Media, analyzes the importance of the upcoming event "Santorini Experience" for the promotion of Sports Tourism in Greece.

Amadeus and easyJet Continue Longstanding Partnership

Amadeus, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry, has announced the renewal of a long-term partnership with low-cost carrier easyJet.

Qatar Airways Starts Flying A380 to Sydney Due to Increase in Passenger Demand

Sydney has become Qatar Airways’ first destination in Australia to be served by the super-jumbo A380 aircraft, just six months after it joined the carrier’s global network.

Avianca Launches Boeing 787 Dreamliner on London-Bogota Route

Aiming to offer a new travel experience to passengers, Colombian airline Avianca has launched its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the London-Bogota route.

Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Τουρισμού: Μήνυμα της Αν. Υπουργού Τουρισμού κας Έλενας Κουντουρά & οι δράσεις προβολής του ΕΟΤ

Με αφορμή την Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Τουρισμού  που γιορτάζεται στις 27 Σεπτεμβρίου, η Αν. Υπουργός Οικονομίας Ανάπτυξης και Τουρισμού κα Έλενα Κουντουρά αναφέρει τα εξής : «Ο τουρισμός είναι η εθνική μας δύναμη. Η Ελλάδα αποτελεί έναν  παγκόσμιο ελκυστικό προορισμό που συνεχώς αυξάνε...

Greek Gov’t to Clamp Down on Unregistered Short-term Rentals

In efforts to ensure fair play, Greek finance ministry officials are examining measures to tackle a growing shadow hospitality sector resulting from unregistered short-term rentals which cost the economy some 250 million euros annually in lost taxes.

Piraeus Among World’s Top 30 Container Ports by 2018, Cosco Says

Chinese shipping giant Cosco has big plans for Piraeus aiming after its expansion to boost container volume by 35 percent by 2018.

Greece and India’s Karnataka Explore Possibilities for Tourism Cooperation

Aiming to attract more tourists from India to Greece, the secretary general of the Greek National Tourism Organization, Dimitris Tryfonopoulos, held a meeting with Karnataka's Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge.

Oman Air Appoints Goldair as General Sales Agent (GSA) for Greece

Oman Air, the flagship carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has appointed Goldair as its General Sales Agent for Greece.

Marriott Completes Acquisition of Starwood, Creates World’s Largest Hotel Chain

Marriott International, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. creating the largest hotel chain in the world.

NYT Forum Explores Architecture & Democracy at Greece’s Costa Navarino

Some of the world’s most prominent architects, economists, professors and academics met at the Costa Navarino Resort this week to answer one question: Does architecture influence democracy?

GNTO Gives Away Trips to Greece at Tourism Expo in Paris

Aiming to promote popular and lesser known destinations in Greece, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) gave away free trips through a raffle during a special promotional event held at France's international trade fair IFTM Top Resa 2016.

Kali Orexi! Learn Sustainable Cooking at Neptune Hotels on Kos

Inspired by Greek cuisine and with a focus on sustainability, Neptune Hotels on Kos has announced that it will be offering guests a cooking course, once a week, on the resort's premises.

‘Building Sustainability in EU Tourism’ at GTSC European Regional Meeting on Nov 23-24

Join us at the GTSC European Regional Meeting on November 23-24 to learn from founders, directors, and CEOs on how to best manage your destination or enterprise following sustainable tourism standards.

Pioneering Greeks: Ersi Electra Xenaki, Founder of ‘Icaria Pure’ Organic Food Products

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Ersi Electra Xenaki, founder of the "Icaria Pure", a brand offering organic food products from the Greek island of Ikaria.

Η FedHATTA στηρίζει τον πολιτισμό και γιορτάζει μαζί με την Unesco Πειραιώς και Νήσων στο Βεάκειο

Την μοναδική πρωτοβουλία της Unesco Πειραιώς και Νήσων στηρίζει η Ομοσπονδία FedHATTA, στο πλαίσιο της διοργάνωσης «ΩΔΗ ΣΤΟΥΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΕΣ».

Athens is Wheeling2help: Η μεγαλύτερη γιορτή εθελοντισμού της Αθήνας – 25 Σεπτεμβρίου

Η οργάνωση Ethelon και η εθελοντική ομάδα Wheeling2Help σας προσκαλούν στην Mεγαλύτερη Γιορτή Εθελοντισμού στην Αθήνα στις 25 Σεπτεμβρίου στην Τεχνόπολη τ...