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Green Groups Call on EU Citizens to Speak Up Online Against Commission’s ‘Hostile’ Nature Laws

Over 100 environmental NGOs are inviting Europeans to join online Europe-wide campaign “Alarm for Nature” against a “hostile” deregulation policy pursued by Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.

European Travel Commission Invites Travellers to Discover Europe Through Online Board Game

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has launched "Roll the Dice", a new interactive online campaign aimed to educate, motivate and engage users to discover Europe as the most diverse travel destinations worldwide.

European Commission Announces Live Events on Digital Tourism

The European Commission is inviting tourism entrepreneurs to follow a series of live online events on digital tourism taking place this year.

EU Commission Singles Out Ancient Athens for European Heritage Label

Ancient Athens, in the heart of the modern-day Greek capital, is one of 16 sites nominated to receive the EU Commission’s European Heritage Label (EHL).

Cruise Tourism: European Commission to Hold Pan-European Dialogue in 2015

The European Commission has announced the launch of the Pan-European Dialogue between cruise operators, ports and coastal tourism stakeholders with a conference in Brussels, Belgium, on 5-6 March 2015.

Alitalia and Etihad Airways Receive Merger Clearance from European Commission

Alitalia and Etihad Airways have confirmed that they have received merger clearance from the European Commission under EU Regulation No. 139/2004.

European Travel Commission: Greece Among Top Destinations in Europe

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has included Greece among Europe’s top 10 destinations by international tourist arrivals for the first three quarters of 2014.

European Commission Task Force Announces Proposals For The Development Of Greek SMEs

"If SMEs do not thrive in Greece then the economy will suffer," Horst Reichenbach, the head of the European Commission's Task Force for Greece, said during a recent presentation in Athens of a Policy Document that formulates proposals and determines specific policy measures in...

Europe Promoted As Tourism Destination By Amadeus, European Travel Commission

Amadeus and the European Travel Commission (ETC) recently signed a strategic partnership to promote Europe as a tourism destination.

Greece To Adopt New Tourism Quality Principles Of European Commission

Greece intends to adopt a proposal made by the European Commission and adapt its tourism services to a set of voluntary quality principles, according to Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Commission Presents New European Strategy To Promote Coastal And Maritime Tourism

The European Commission recently presented a new strategy to support coastal and maritime tourism in Europe. The strategy will be discussed at a conference organized with the Greek Presidency on 10 March in Athens.

Greek Tour Guides Appeal To European Commission Against Tourism Ministry

The Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation has sent an appeal to the European Commission to urge the Greek Government to reconsider its policy towards the tourist guide profession and training.

European Commission Launches Open Consultations On EU Tourism

The European Commission has launched online open consultations on the future of European Tourism and on the regulatory and administrative framework of tourism businesses in the EU.

European Commission Launches New “European Natura 2000 Award”

The European Commission has launched a new Award designed to celebrate and promote best practices for nature conservation in Europe.

Commission Updates EU Air Safety List Of Banned Airlines

The European Commission has updated for the 22nd time the European list of airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union, better known as "the EU air safety list."

Kefalogianni Meets With European Commission Task Force for Greece

Greece has made significant reforms in recent months to the tourism sector that aim to solve chronic problems, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni informed the head of the European Commission Task Force for Greece, Horst Reichenbach.
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European Commission To Simplify Visa Procedures To Attract More Tourists

Seeking to further develop Europe's tourism potential, the European Commission is preparing a review of the Visa Code before the end of this year.

European Commission Offers Suggestions For Greek Tourism

European Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship Antonio Tajani recently underlined the importance of providing support to small and medium-sized Greek enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector.

Greece Signs Up For European Commission Project

“It is very important for our country that we are participating for the first time in a consistent European initiative that aims to attract tourism to Europe,” Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister George Nikitiadis said last month after signing a memorandum of understanding to...

Pavlos Yeroulanos Elected Chairman Of UNWTO Commission For Europe

Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Yeroulanos was elected Chairman of the UNWTO Commission for Europe for the next two years, last month during the 19th Session of the General Assembly of UNWTO in Korea.