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Boosted Greek Consular Services Meet Russian Visa Demand

Greek consular services in Moscow are meeting the increased demand for visas by Russian nationals wishing to travel to Greece, Alternate Foreign Minister Nikos Xydakis said on Tuesday, adding that the goal is to further increase tourist flows from Russia.

Posted On 01 Jun 2016

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Come and Get It: Greek Hotels, Sites, Islands Up for Grabs, ‘Guardian’ Reveals

“It could be a shopping list for the scenery in a movie - rather than a list of possessions that Athens is under immense pressure to offload,” the Guardian says, referring to an asset portfolio of some 71,000 properties now under the newly established Hellenic Holdings and...

Posted On 01 Jun 2016

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New Cypriot Airline ‘Cobalt’ Takes to the Skies, Launches Maiden Flight to Athens

Cobalt, the new Cyprus-based airline, on Wednesday launched its first flight to Athens from Larnaca.

Posted On 01 Jun 2016

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US State Department Issues Europe Travel Alert, Names Possible Terror Targets

The US State Department on Tuesday issued a travel alert for American citizens referring to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation.

Posted On 01 Jun 2016

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Aktina is the ‘Official Travel Agent’ for Posidonia 2016 Shipping Exhibition

Aktina Travel Group is the "Official Travel Agent" of the Posidonia 2016 shipping exhibition and will handle all travel arrangements of exhibitors, delegates and official guests.

Posted On 01 Jun 2016

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Avra Imperial’s Spa Honored with Design Award at Greek Architecture Competition

The architecture of the spa of the Avra Imperial Beach Resort & Spa, located in Chania, Crete, was honored during the 100% Hotel Design Awards for 2015 at a ceremony held recently in Athens.

Posted On 01 Jun 2016

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What’s Up with the Sharing Economy? Commission to Decide

If there ever was a practice causing commotion in the travel industry then “sharing economy” is it. Now, the future of the business that has brought hospitality sector professionals to the brink will be decided on June 2, when the European Commission releases its suggestions for...

Posted On 01 Jun 2016

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Skopelos to be Seen by Millions in the US as Featured Destination of ‘Mediterranean Blue’ Show

Skopelos' beautiful beaches, lush green landscapes, traditional cuisine and rich history and culture will be broadcast to over 16 million viewers across the U.S. through the new travel show "Mediterranean Blue" to air on American television stations PBS and Create TV.

Posted On 01 Jun 2016

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Greece Competitiveness Slumps in IMD 2016 Rankings

Greece’s competitiveness ranking plunged by six spots bringing it in the 56th position among a total of 61 countries, according to the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) yearbook 2016 results released on Monday.

Posted On 31 May 2016

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Sifnos Island Cyclades Greece

VAT Rate in Greece to Rise on June 1, Second Group of Islands to Lose Reduced Rate

As of June 1, the top value-added tax (VAT) rate in Greece will rise by one percentage point - from 23 percent to 24 percent - and a second group of Greek islands will lose a special value-added tax status.

Posted On 31 May 2016

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‘Strategic Tourism Partners’ Greece and Russia Sign Agreement

The Greek Tourism Ministry and Russia’s Federal Tourism Agency (Rostourism) recently signed an agreement to encourage mutual tourist flow.

Posted On 31 May 2016

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Athens Ledra Hotel Announces Closure

ASTY S.A., the owning company of the central Athens Ledra Hotel, announced the closure of the 314-room establishment, as of Tuesday, May 31.

Posted On 31 May 2016

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Ellinair Resumes Domestic Flights, Launches New Routes in Greece

Greek carrier Ellinair, a member of Mouzenidis Group, has announced that it will resume domestic services in Greece and enhance its flight schedule with additional routes in the country as of June.

Posted On 31 May 2016

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Electra Hotels & Resorts Welcomes New ‘Arrivals’ to its Team

Stepping into a new era and on the occasion of the opening of the brand new 5-star hotel "Electra Metropolis" in Athens, the group of Electra Hotels & Resorts is enhancing its staff with new dynamic executives.

Posted On 31 May 2016

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MEPs Put Greece, Europe Tourism on the Table

The importance of initiatives to advance tourism growth and cruise travel to Greece and Europe was at the center of a day event held at the European Parliament on Monday.

Posted On 31 May 2016

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Agamemnon & Alexander the Great bring 5,000 Years of Greek Culture to Washington

Five-thousand years of Greek tales celebrating kings, scholars, poets, and philosophers emerge through 550 ancient treasures in the “The Greeks - Agamemnon to Alexander the Great” show, which opens on June 1 at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC, and runs through to...

Posted On 31 May 2016

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MasterCard Turns Travelling into a ‘Priceless Experience’, both in Greece and Abroad

Mastercard's new Cross Border campaign welcomes foreigners visiting Greece this summer.

Posted On 31 May 2016

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Dimitris Pollalis (center) has been reelected as president of the Lakonia Hotel Association.

Laconia Hotel Association Announces New Board Of Directors

The Laconia Hotel Association recently announced its new Board of Directors. Dimitris Pollalis has been reelected as president of the association.

Posted On 31 May 2016

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Putin Greece Visit Boosts Ties, Opens Deals

Multi-level cooperation in energy, science, technology and tourism, investments in the private and public sectors (infrastructure, ports, mining, pharmaceutical, agri-food) as well as politics topped the agenda of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s weekend visit to Athens, which...

Posted On 30 May 2016

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GNTO Expects Record Year for Greek Tourism, SETE Appears Skeptical

The secretary general of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), Dimitris Tryfonopoulos, recently expressed confidence that Greece will achieve a new record in tourism this year, following a record-breaking 2015.

Posted On 30 May 2016

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