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UNWTO, UNODC and UNESCO Launch Anti-Trafficking Campaign

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have joined forces to promote a global campaign urging travellers to support the fight against a number...

RepowerGreece Initiative Enters Third Year

RepowerGreece, the international public diplomacy initiative that redefines Greece, has entered its third year and will continue to showcase the country's best to effectively confront the world's negative perceptions of Greece and her people.

In Memory of Vagelis Carayanides

Vagelis Carayanides, the owner and manager of Carayanides Travel & Tourism, died on Tuesday 18 February 2014. He was 76.

The Municipality of Athens Announces Program To Support Entrepreneurship

The Municipality of Athens recently announced a program to support entrepreneurship in the Greek capital under the development plan The Athens Project.

In Memory of Yiorgos Ioannidis

Yiorgos Ioannidis, the director of the Cyprus Tourism Organization’s Greek branch, died recently in Athens after a battle with cancer. He was 61.

Greek Team 2014 In Sochi: Good Luck To Our Athletes!

The athletes of the ski team that are competing for Greece in the 12th Olympic Winter Games, held in Sochi, Russia, are introduced in a video named "Our Olympic Team 2014."

Workshop: Supporting Entrepreneurship In Athens

Projects to support entrepreneurship in the Greek capital under the Municipality of Athens' development plan The Athens Project, will be presented at a workshop organized by the Athens Development & Destination Management Agency (ADDMA) on 12 February at City Hall.

UNWTO Launches International Handbook On Tourism And Peace

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently launched the International Handbook on Tourism and Peace, providing a unique overview of tourism as a tool in peace building and reconciliation efforts.

New Greek Tourism Website To Launch In February 2014

Private marketing company for Greek tourism Marketing Greece has announced it is soft-launching its consumer website Discover Greece this week.

GTP wishes all a year 2014 full of achievements

Greek Travel Pages wishes all a year 2014 full of happiness and achievements. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Greek Success During 37th General Conference Of UNESCO In Paris

An outstanding success for Greece was noted during the 37th General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, which referred to the recognition of the synergy between the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO and the nonprofit organization Geo Routes Cultural Institute.

Pelion Villages Promoted As “Slow Tourism” Destinations

The Region of Thessaly has launched a pilot initiative to promote the cultural values of the villages of Milies and Vizitsa in Pelion, Magnesia, and establish them as "slow tourism" destinations.

Greek Villages Milies-Vizitsa: A Station Of Architecture And Tastes

A pilot initiative entitled "Milies-Vizitsa: Station of Architecture and Tastes" has been launched by the Region of Thessaly that aims to manage the cultural values of villages in Pelion to increase their economic and social development and attract more tourists all year around.

“Our Greece Globally Yours” Campaign Presented To Foreign Diplomatic Missions

The "Our Greece Globally Yours" campaign that promotes the "other side" of the true and unspoilt Greece was recently presented to representatives of foreign diplomatic missions at the Information Office of the European Parliament in Greece.

Starwood To Hold Bike Ride In Athens To Support UNISEF

Grande Bretagne - Exterior NightAthens-based hotels Grande Bretagne and King George will support the Starwood EAME Road to Awareness (R2A) fundraising program for children next month.

Athens Airport Hosts 1st Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium

The challenges, trends and issues of today’s aviation were addressed at the 1st Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium (ACES – Athens) on 17 October in the Greek capital.

Mideast Travel Offers Women A Gift For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

MidEast Travel is embracing all women this October and offering a 20 percent discount on all spa treatments in selected hotels in Athens until the end of the month.
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Hilton Athens Supports “The Ark Of The World”

This winter, guests at the Hilton Athens Hotel will make a big difference to children in need through the Europe-wide fundraising campaign "Small Change Big Difference."
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Changes To Opening Hours Of Greek Archaeological Sites, Museums

The operating hours of Greek archaeological sites and museums such as the Acropolis Archaeological site, the Archaeological Site of Olympia and the Castle of Astypalaia have been modified.
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World Tourism Day 2013: HATTA To Launch Tourism Awareness Contest For Kids

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, celebrated on 27 September, the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) has announced that it plans to launch a nationwide contest to promote and encourage tourism awareness among the younger generation.