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GNTO Launches “Greece From The Top” Action On International Mountain Day

International Mountain Day is celebrated on Wednesday 11 December and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is promoting, via social media, the mountain regions of Greece through an action entitled "Greece from the Top."

Aqua Vista Hotels Aims To Expand Greek, Overseas Portfolio

Global hotel unit management company Aqua Vista Hotels aims to expand its presence in Greece and abroad with the addition of 20 new members to its portfolio during the 2014-2015 period.

Greece’s Metropolitan Hospital Receives “Excellence in Medical Tourism” Certificate

Metropolitan Hospital in Athens, Greece, was recently certified at the level of excellence in medical tourism among other international hospitals worldwide.

Greece Comes In Second On Ski Destinations Ranking List

Greece ranks second among the top 10 ski destinations in the world, according to a list compiled by holiday booking website Trivago.

New Publications Give A Gastronomic Tour Of Lesvos, Greece

The impressive culinary culture of the island of Lesvos is introduced to the world through two new publications released by the Lesvos Local Development Company.

Xenia Hotel On Skiathos Finally To Get Long Overdue Makeover

Greek construction company TE.NE ATEVE was announced as the successful bidder of the tender for the development of the Xenia hotel on Skiathos.

Greek Publishing Company To Launch New Tourism Awards In 2014

Excellence in Greek travel and hospitality will be rewarded next year at the new Tourism Awards 2014.

The Greek Diet Goes To US Congress

The Greek Diet's beneficial impact to health was presented recently at a special event at the United States Congress in Washington.

UNWTO Informs On Tourism Ethics On International Human Rights Day (10 December)

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) referred to its guiding policy document - the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET) - on the occasion of International Human Rights Day on 10 December.

Thessaloniki Promoted As Youth Destination At Travel Turkey Izmir 2013

The Municipality of Thessaloniki recently promoted its youth-oriented activities to Turkish tourism professionals in an effort to attract Turkey's young citizens next year when it will carry the title of “European Youth Capital” for 2014.

Lamway Hotel Management Group To Expand To More Greek Destinations

Hotel management company Lamway has announced its intention to enter the markets of Mykonos and Ios as of 2014.

Athens Introduced To Hungarian Journalists

The Greek capital's most important places of tourist and cultural interest were introduced in November to a group of journalists from major Hungarian newspapers and magazines during a press trip organized by the GNTO office in Austria.

Best Offer For Astir Palace Luxury Resort Announced

Investment firm Jermyn Street Real Estate Fund IV LP made the best offer for the majority stake in the Astir Palace luxury resort at Vouliagmeni, southern Athens.

Mount Athos Area Promoted To Scandinavian Market

Representatives of the Mount Athos Area Organization of Halkidiki traveled to Stockholm and Oslo and held a total of 10 B2B meetings with leading tour operators and travel agents in an aim to attract more tourists from the Scandinavian market.

Greece’s “Golden Keys” Announce New Board Of Directors

Les Clefs D’Or Hellas (The Golden Keys) recently elected its new Board of Directors.

Athens Ledra Marriott Hotel To Be Renamed “Athens Ledra Hotel”

The Athens Ledra Marriott will operate under the name "Athens Ledra Hotel," as of 1 January 2014 under new management.

New Tourism & Hotel Equipment Expo To Launch In Athens

The "100% Hotel Show," a tourism exhibition like no other, will debut in Athens 8-10 February 2014 at the renovated facilities of the Mediterranean Exhibition Center (MEC) in Paiania, East Attica.

Small Cyclades Lines Wins Lloyd’s List “Passenger Line of the Year 2013” Award

Small Cyclades Lines was voted the "Best Passenger Line of the Year 2013" at the 10th Annual Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards 2013 that celebrated achievements in the Greek maritime industry.

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."