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Emirates SkyCargo Named “Overall Carrier Of The Year”

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has bolstered its position as a leading global player in air cargo industry by winning the "Overall Carrier Of The Year" award at the Payload Asia Awards 2013.

Kefalogianni Optimistic About 2014 Tourism Season In Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni sent a message of optimism for next year’s tourism season during the 12th Tourism & Development Conference of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) held in Athens on 22 October.

SETE Aims For Greece To Welcome 24 Million Tourists By 2021

Greece could welcome 24 million tourists by 2021 if the results of a report on the country’s tourism strategic planning are taken under consideration by the Greek Government, according to the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE).

McKinsey Presents Key Tourism Products That Will Boost Arrivals To Greece

Some 3.3 billion euros should be invested in tourism every year for each of the next eight years in order to attain the target of 24 million international arrivals per year, McKinsey & Company informed officials of the Greek Government and tourism professionals on 22 October in Athens.

Study: EU Hospitality Is Key Economic Driver

The hospitality sector plays a critical role in fighting youth unemployment and is essential for jobs and growth and the health of other sectors, according to a Europe-wide study presented during HOTREC’s 67th General Assembly recently held in Athens, Greece.

UTair Aviation Commits To Travelport Agents

Travelport has signed a multi-year global full content agreement with Russian carrier UTair Aviation.

Aldemar Served “Greece on a Dish” At Anuga Food Fair In Germany

The culinary team of Aldemar Hotels Group recently served "Greece on a Dish" at the Anuga exhibition in Cologne, Germany, the world´s leading food fair for the retail trade and the food service and catering market.

Blue Star Ferries Opens Reservation System For New Booking Period

Blue Star Ferries has informed that its booking system for travel to the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, Chios and Mytilini is in operation.

Finance Minister: Tourism Has Contributed Significantly To Greece’s Economy

"The Greek economy has entered a new phase," Greek Finance Minister Yiannis Stournaras said on 21 October while delivering a speech on the first day of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises’ (SETE) 12th Tourism & Development Conference in Athens.

Rihanna Takes A Break From World Tour To Holiday On Crete, Greece

It just took a hashtag for the world to discover that superstar Rihanna is currently taking a break from her “Diamonds World Tour” and is holidaying in Greece.

Greece’s Travel Balance Records Surplus In January-June 2013

Greece’s travel balance of payments recorded a surplus of 2,607 million euros during the first six months of the year, 27.7 percent more compared with the same period in 2012.

Study: Athens Airport Contributes Significantly To National Economy

Athens International Airport (AIA) contributes an annual total added value of 5.1 billion euros, corresponding to 2.63 percent of Greece’s GDP, according to a study conducted by the Athens University of Economics and Business.

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.

Greek Carrier “Ellin Air” To Take Off In Late 2013

The new Greek carrier Ellin Air that will launch direct flights to Russia, is expected to begin initial operations between December 2013 and January 2014.

Hellenic Seaplanes Releases Images Of Skyros Waterway

Greek company Hellenic Seaplanes has released images of the waterway it plans to construct at Linaria Port on Skyros.

Foreign Tourists In Greece Spend More, Assist Growth

Greece's current account surplus widened during the January-August 2013 period, helped by surging tourism receipts, the Bank of Greece said on 18 October.

SETE Conference To Focus On Necessary Investments For Greek Tourism

The results of the latest study on Greek tourism, prepared by McKinsey & Company, will be presented at the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises’ (SETE) 12th Tourism & Development Conference that will take place 21-22 October 2013 at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel in Athens.

Greece To Appear At World Travel Market With New Look

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) announced that it will have a new look when participating in tourism fairs abroad.