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TUI Boss to Address UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit on Safe and Seamless Travel

Fritz Joussen, the new chief executive at travel giant TUI Group, will make the opening address at the UNWTO & WTM Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market London 2016.

Posted On 14 Jun 2016

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Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου: Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Ειδίκευσης στην Στρατηγική Τουριστικής Ανάπτυξης & Hospitality

Το Μεταπτυχιακό Πρόγραμμα «Σχεδιασμός, Διοίκηση και Πολιτική του Τουρισμού» του Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου απονέμει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα Ειδίκευσης, στις εξής κατευθύνσεις: Α. Στρατηγική Τουριστικής Ανάπτυξης και Β. Διοίκηση Φιλοξενίας...

Posted On 14 Jun 2016

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Civil Aviation Workers to Hold Five-day Strike Next Week

The Federation οf Associations οf Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (OSYPA) has announced that its members will hold a five-day strike next week, from Monday to Friday.

Posted On 13 Jun 2016

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Six Greek Airports Get Funding, Move to Upgrade

Six regional airports in Greece will get EU funding to the tune of 197 million euros towards their upgrade under the EU Infrastructure Investment Plan, the Greek Infrastructure, Transport and Networks Ministry announced.

Posted On 13 Jun 2016

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The Russian Monastery of Agios Panteleimon, Mount Athos. Photo © fritz16 / Shutterstock

Greece, Russia Pondering European Pilgrimage Route

Greece may be joining Russia in the creation of a European pilgrimage route bringing Serbia on board as well, Russian Deputy Culture Minister Alla Manilova said last week, adding that the project will be implemented as part of cooperation with the Council of Europe.

Posted On 13 Jun 2016

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UNWTO Strongly Condemns Mass Shooting Attack in Orlando

On the behalf of the international tourism community, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Monday expressed its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims of Sunday's mass shooting in Orlando, to the American people and the LGBT community...

Posted On 13 Jun 2016

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EU Commission Says Sharing Economy OK with ‘Responsible’ Use

In efforts to ensure fair play, competitiveness, consistency and quality, the European Commission said the sharing economy can prove to be an opportunity if “done right”, contributing to jobs and growth if developed in a responsible manner.

Posted On 13 Jun 2016

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Kountoura Applauds 6th Modern Nemean Games, Underlines Importance of Sports Tourism

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura recently discussed ways to boost the international promotion of the Modern Nemean Games, a revival of ancient Greek games that have been taking place in Nemea, southern Greece, since 1996.

Posted On 13 Jun 2016

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Indulging with a View… at AthensWas’ MODERN Rooftop Dining

It’s all about quality, the best ingredients and indulgence at the newly opened MODERN Rooftop Dining hosted on the top floor of luxury design hotel AthensWas, which is situated just minutes away from Athens’ major attractions.

Posted On 13 Jun 2016

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Lasithi Tourists to Learn Secrets of Cretan Dance at Workshop

In efforts to meet the demands of restless tourists seeking unique cultural experiences, the Vilaeti Traditional Guesthouse in Lasithi, Crete, will be hosting a series of seminars on traditional Cretan dance titled “Geranos” on June 16-20.

Posted On 13 Jun 2016

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One Planet Living: From BedZED in London to ECOWEEK in Agios Nikolaos – Interview with Environmentalist Benjamin Gill of Bioregional (UK)

Benjamin Gill, the international Technical Manager for One Planet Living, will be one of the speakers at the international conference ECOWEEK, a week of sustainable design, green building and envisioning for ecological interventions and proposals for the city of Agios Nikolaos on...

Posted On 13 Jun 2016

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Due to the strikes, the Carnival Vista may avoid Piraeus on June 20, according to Theodore Kontes, the president of Union of Cruise Shipowners and Associated Members (EEKFN).

Port Strikes Cause Trouble for Greek Cruise Tourism

The port of Piraeus on Saturday welcomed some 10,000 cruise passengers as dock workers continued an extended strike for the third week.

Posted On 12 Jun 2016

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Greek Airports See Hike in Passenger Count in First 5 Months of 2016

There was a 10.3 percent rise in the number of passengers traveling through Greece's airports during the first five months of 2016, compared to the same period last year, according to data released recently by the Civil Aviation Authority.

Posted On 10 Jun 2016

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Greece ‘Enticing’ Saudi Investors with 5-year Visa

Greece is extending the so-called golden visa to Arab nationals investing more than 250,000 euros in property. The investor visas offer five-year residency rights in return for real estate acquisitions or for strategic investments.

Posted On 10 Jun 2016

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Posidonia 2016 Shipping Expo Attracts Record 22,000 Visitors

Posidonia 2016 on Friday said farewell to over 22,000 shipping industry professionals who visited the world’s most prestigious maritime event to meet, network and do business with more than 1,800 exhibitors from 90 countries deployed across 40,000 sqm at Athens Metropolitan Expo...

Posted On 10 Jun 2016

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Water Activities Take Center Stage at this Year’s ‘Navarino Challenge’

Greece’s multi-award winning sports tourism event "Navarino Challenge" this year will highlight the natural beauty of its host destination Messinia by showcasing a series of activities related to water.

Posted On 10 Jun 2016

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Kalamata Welcomes Cirrus Aircraft for ‘1st Aviation & Tourism Event’ in Greece

Dozens of spectators had the chance to see 40 Cirrus aircraft take to the skies during the 1st Aviation and Tourism Event which took place in Kalamata in late May.

Posted On 10 Jun 2016

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Travelife Holds Successful Sustainability Seminars for Hoteliers on Three Greek Islands

Travelife for Hotels & Accommodations, the internationally recognised certification scheme that promotes sustainability within the tourism industry, recently held three successful training seminars for hoteliers across three Greek islands.

Posted On 10 Jun 2016

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Mediterranean Panorama & Stockholm Travel Week to Promote Greece in Scandinavia

The organizers of the successful Grekland Panorama - which has been promoting Greece to the Scandinavian market in the past years - are taking the event to the next level by incorporating other Mediterranean destinations and re-naming it into “Mediterranean Panorama”.

Posted On 10 Jun 2016

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