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Greek Travel Agents Association Seeks Donations for Children in Need

In response to the call of the SOS children's villages and the PIKPA Pentelis, the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) is seeking donations from its members for children in need.

GreenSpots Project Makes Sustainable Tourism Top Priority

Sustainability and networking are at the heart of the ongoing GreenSpots project, a joint effort by Greek and Bulgarian tourism sector professionals to upgrade the tourism product in their regions.

Mosaiko.gr: Exploring The “Mosaic” Of Ties Between U.S. And Greek Citizens

The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, has launched the Mosaiko website, a new initiative that aims to explore the many ways around the world that U.S. and Greek citizens connect to make the world a better place.

Wall Street Journal: Greece On A Return To Growth

"The latest stage in Greece’s economic rollercoaster ride shows numerous reasons to cheer," the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Europe says in a special edition on Greece.

Yes! Hotels Supports The Cultural & Social Face Of Athens, Greece

Yes! Hotels Group, that runs units located in prime locations in Athens, Greece, has launched an initiative that supports cultural and social events in the city that aim to enhance domestic tourism throughout the year.

Athens Airport Denies Dodging VAT Tax, Releases Information On The Matter

Athens International Airport (AIA) has denied recent media claims and reports about a pending legal dispute it has with the Greek Government concerning its VAT obligations.

Coco-Mat Supports Women Facing Breast Cancer In Greece And Abroad

Greece's "eco bedding" company, Coco-Mat, is giving away free heart shaped pillows to women facing breast cancer.

Hilton Athens Invites Guests To Support A Good Cause This Winter

Guests at the Hilton Athens Hotel in Greece are invited to "make a big difference with small change" this winter to children in need.

Tips For Startups: How To Build Relationships With Reporters

Public relations is an essential piece of every startup's strategy. It's crucial for startups to build credibility, gain users, and receive venture capital funding. Reporter relationships are the key to landing coverage in technology and niche industry publications.

Crete Is Google’s First Stop To “Grow Greek Tourism”

A new initiative by Google, the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) dubbed "Grow Greek Tourism Online" will launch in Crete.

In Memory of Nikolaos Antoniou

Nikolaos Antoniou, owner of travel agency IVIS TRAVEL, passed away at the age of 59 on Wednesday, 27 August, following his brave battle with cancer.

“Norovirus” Stomach Bug Said To Have Sickened Tourists On Rhodes, Greece

The hundreds of foreign tourists that fell ill recently in Greece, while residing at a hotel on the island of Rhodes, are suspected to have had contracted the Norovirus stomach bug, an announcement by the Hellenic Center for Disease Control & Prevention (HCDCP) said.

The GNTO Investigates Reports Of Mass Food Poisoning Of Tourists At Resort On Rhodes

Inspectors from the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) were sent to Rhodes on 21 August to investigate reports that a large number of tourists suffered food poisoning at a luxury hotel on the island.

Key Tourism Figures Applaud Google Initiative For Off-Season Promotion Of Greece

"Now, more than ever, it is possible to gradually extend the tourist season," Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni recently said in regards to an initiative announced by Google that sees to promote Greece during the off season.

Google Launches Online Initiative To Turn Greece Into Year-Round Destination

Google has announced a new initiative to boost the online presence of Greek tourism businesses and help the country attract visitors all year round.

Global Travel Task Force Launched To Monitor Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak

The risk of transmission of Ebola virus disease (EVD) during air travel is low, according to a joint statement on travel and transport in relation to Ebola outbreak released by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the World...

EU: Call For Proposals To Support Transnational Tourism, Foster Accessible Tourism Entrepreneurship

The European Commission has launched a joint call for proposals for "Cooperation projects to support transnational tourism based on European cultural and industrial heritage" and for "Fostering accessible tourism entrepreneurship and management."

Robin Williams Was A Philhellene. His Words On Greece.

Robin Williams had expressed his appreciation for Greece in an interview back in 2011 and touched us all.

From London To Athens By Bike, An Initiative For The Parthenon Marbles To Return To Greece

Italian professor Salvatore Lo Sicco traveled from London to Athens on his bike to rally for the Parthenon Marbles to return to their birthplace in Greece.

Ebola: Greece To Implement “Precautionary Measures” At Country’s Entry Points

Greece will implement "precautionary measures" at the country's entry points following the outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa.