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‘SETE Training’ Partners with Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne to Hold Seminars in Greece

SETE Training has partnered with the Ecole Hòtelière de Lausanne to hold specialized training seminars for hospitality professionals in Greece.

Greek Hoteliers Body Reiterates School Break Proposal

Greek hoteliers are calling on Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura to re-examine a 2014 proposal that foresees a fixed vacation period in late winter for schools.

Kourneta Covers Public Tourism Education Progress in Greece

The Tourism Ministry’s priorities for the strengthening of tourism education in Greece, were presented by the Secretary General of Tourism, Evridiki Kourneta.

SETE Announces ‘On Tour’ Tourism School Initiative

SETE has announced the launch of the 'On Tour' Tourism School, an initiative that will provide seminars to Greek tourism professionals, employees and students.

Greece’s InSETE and Cornell University Partner in Tourism Studies

InSETE has partnered with Cornell University in the field of vocational training for Greek tourism industry’s employees and professionals.

School of Tourist Guides Reopens in Athens

The Athens School of Tourist Guides is set to reopen after it remained closed for seven years, the Ministry of Tourism announced.

Greek Universities, Paris I–Panthéon Sorbonne Offer Master’s in Tourism

A Master's degree program in sustainable tourism development has been launched by the Harokopio and Aegean Universities and the Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne University.

Kountoura Talks Tourism with Greek-American Students

American Hellenic Institute President Nick Larigakis and a delegation of Greek-American students recently visited Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura in Athens.

Les Roches, Glion Institute Introduce Swiss Hospitality Education to Greece

Hospitality management schools Les Roches and Glion Institute of Higher Education recently held their first “Open Day in the Athens Riviera”.

University of Piraeus Opens Department of Tourism Studies

The University of Piraeus announced the establishment of the Department of Tourism Studies, which aims to provide students with education on tourism and hospitality.

Greece Included in EU’s IdEATE Project for Tourism Training

Greece was introduced to the IdEATE project that aims to improve the skills of tourism workers and thus increase the competitiveness of enterprises in Europe.

Kourneta: Upgrade of Tourism Education in Greece is Among Ministry’s Priorities

Tourism education is a priority area of focus for the Greek Tourism Ministry, according to the General Secretary of Tourism, Evridiki Kourneta.

Les Roches Offers Hospitality a Postgraduate Diploma in Switzerland and Spain

Les Roches is now accepting applicants for its Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management offered in both Switzerland and Spain.

Greek Tour Guides Up in Arms Over Ministry Exam Plan

Greek tour guides are up in arms over an upcoming decision by the tourism ministry to change the examination procedure for new guides, regarding foreign language certification.

Costa Navarino Holds Educational Program on Messinia’s Nature and History

Costa Navarino is currently holding an environmental program on the nature and history of the region of Messinia, addressed to high school and elementary students.

Les Roches Among Top 5 Education Institutions for Hospitality Studies

Les Roches has been ranked among the top 5 higher education institutions worldwide for hospitality and leisure management studies.

TEI of Athens and China’s Zhengzhou University to Cooperate in Tourism Studies

The Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens will launch a Master's degree program in hospitality and tourism for Chinese students studying in Greece.

Glion Institute, Les Roches Alumni Meet in Athens to Discuss Hospitality

Greek graduates from the Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches Global Hospitality Education recently met up at an alumni event held in Athens.

Greece to Upgrade Tourism Education

Plans to upgrade the level of tourism education in Greece were made public by the Tourism Ministry.

Digital Tips for Better Business @ Grow Greek Tourism Event in Larissa

Tourism sector professionals seeking to gain insight into best practices and how to enhance their product are invited to participate in a free event on Tuesday to be held at the Larissa Chamber (44 Papakyriazi St) at 6.30pm.