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Skopelos, Kalamata Waterways Brewing, but Gov’t Foot-dragging

Plans for waterways on Skopelos and in Kalamata are moving forward but the pace is so slow that insiders say the alternative form of transportation will not be up and running this coming tourist season.

Posted On 30 Mar 2016

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Ancient Theater of Larissa Opens to the Public

The open-air Ancient Theatre of Larissa will open its doors to the general public for the first time on April 1.

Posted On 30 Mar 2016

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Mark the Date: Athens Marathon 2016 Registration Opens on April 4!

Registration for the 34th Athens Marathon - Τhe Authentic to take place on November 13 opens at noon on April 4 with organizers advising athletes interested in running the 10km or 5km to sign up fast as spots run out in the first few hours and registrations close automatically.

Posted On 30 Mar 2016

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Inspired by Poem, German Daily ‘Die Zeit’ Sings Praises of Acropolis

Journalist Alard von Kittlitz recently came up close and personal with the history of the Acropolis and was mesmerised by the ancient monument on a recent visit to Athens, as he wrote in a travel feature for leading German daily newspaper Die Zeit.

Posted On 30 Mar 2016

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‘EY ZHN Greece’ Launches New Logo for International Markets

"EY ZHN Greece" has evolved to "EZ Greece" in order to make it easier for international markets to remember its name.

Posted On 30 Mar 2016

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Pythagoras Nagos, Sales Manager, Celestyal Cruises; Ashish Z Koshy, President, IBS Software Services; Kyriakos (Kerry) Anastasiadis, CEO, Celestyal Cruises; and Jonathan Moskowitz, Head of Strategy and Innovation, IBS Software Services.

Celestyal Joins iTravel Platform for Cruise Reservations

IBS Software and Celestyal Cruises recently signed a contract for delivery of IBS’ next-generation iTravel Cruise Reservation System.

Posted On 30 Mar 2016

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Aegean Continues Flights to Lille to Assist Brussels Passengers

Aegean Airlines has announced that it will continue to operate alternative flights to and from Lille airport until April 7, as the Brussels-Zaventem airport still remains closed.

Posted On 30 Mar 2016

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World Travel Market Latin America 2016, São Paulo, Brazil - Opening Ceremony

WTM Latin America 2016 Opens, Presents Tourist Trends that will Shape Industry

The trends that will have an impact on the tourism sector over the next few years were revealed on the first day of WTM Latin America 2016.

Posted On 30 Mar 2016

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Sharing Economy, Taxation Taking a Bite Out of Greek Tourism

Overtaxation and the sharing economy are taking a toll on small tourist enterprises with many going under, the president of the Confederation of Greek Entrepreneurs for Tourism Lodges (SETKE), Konstantinos Brentanos, recently said.

Posted On 29 Mar 2016

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China Expresses Interest in Crete’s Products and Tourism

China has expressed interest in importing agricultural products of Crete, especially the island's olive oil and wine.

Posted On 29 Mar 2016

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EgyptAir Skyjack Ends at Cyprus Airport, Culprit Surrenders

The seven-hour highjacking incident on EgyptAir Flight MS181 has come to an end at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus, after the perpetrator surrendered to authorities early on Tuesday, following negotiations. No one on board was hurt.

Posted On 29 Mar 2016

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Thessaloniki and Halkidiki Expect Rise in Russian Arrivals this Season

Tourism professionals from the Northern Greek cities of Thessaloniki and Halkidiki predict a rise in arrivals of Russian visitors to Greece this year.

Posted On 29 Mar 2016

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National Geographic: Greece has the Best Bookstore in the World

The best bookstore in the world can be found on the Greek island of Santorini, according to National Geographic's book "Destinations of a Lifetime".

Posted On 29 Mar 2016

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Photo source: Sifnos Island Cooperative (SIC)

Sifnos Shuns Plastic Bags, Aims to Become ‘Greener’ than Ever

The Cycladic island of Sifnos is putting plastic bags to sleep and instead opting for environmentally friendlier material pouches in efforts to become greener and self-reliant.

Posted On 29 Mar 2016

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Autohellas Hertz Profits Up by 16%, Group Invests in New Fleet

Thanks to increased profits, up by 16 percent, Autohellas Hertz is investing in the renewal of its fleet of vehicles.

Posted On 29 Mar 2016

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Xanthi to Attempt World’s Biggest ‘Carioca’ Sweet Guinness Record

In a bid to gain entry into the Guinness Book of World Records, the Chamber of Commerce of Xanthi, in northeastern Greece, has announced it will create the biggest “carioca” sweet.

Posted On 29 Mar 2016

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WTM London: World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 Kick Off 20th Year of Ethical Tourism

Tourism businesses, organisations and initiatives around the world are now being invited to submit an entry into the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 at WTM London, as the world celebrates 20 years of responsible tourism action.

Posted On 29 Mar 2016

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ΕΣΠΑ 2014-2020: «Ενίσχυση Τουριστικών ΜΜΕ» – Υποβολή αιτήσεων

Το Υπουργείο Οικονομίας, Ανάπτυξης και Τουρισμού ανακοινώνει ότι ξεκινάει η διαδικασία ηλεκτρονικής υποβολής της αίτησης χρηματοδότησης των επιχειρηματικών σχεδίων, για τους ενδιαφερόμενους της δράσης «Ενίσχυση τουριστικών μικρομεσαίων επιχειρήσεων (ΜΜΕ) για τον εκσυγχρον...

Posted On 29 Mar 2016

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ΕΒΕΑ: «Ποιος διώχνει τις επιχειρήσεις από την Ελλάδα;»

Tο Εμπορικό και Βιομηχανικό Επιμελητήριο Αθηνών προχώρησε στην έκδοση φυλλαδίου με τίτλο «Ποιος διώχνει τις επιχειρήσεις από την Ελλάδα;» για την ευαισθητοποίηση όλων όσων με τις αποφάσεις και τις πολιτικές τους θέτουν εμπ...

Posted On 29 Mar 2016

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