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WTM 2014: Region of Peloponnese Reveals Plans to Become a Tourist Mecca

The relaunch of the railroad network in the mountainous Peloponnese and the promotion of the region as a wedding destination are included in the tourism strategy of the Region of the Peloponnese.

UK Travel Agents Have Faith In Greece As A Destination

Greece's significant tourism growth was discussed in a meeting in London on Friday 31 October between Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the chairman of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), Noel Josephides.

Leading Greek Hotel Chains To Take Part In Grekland Panorama 2015 Expo In Sweden

Some of the biggest brands in the Greek hospitality industry have confirmed their participation in Grekland Panorama 2015, the second fair for Greece in Stockholm, and are expected to make a strong presentation to the Swedish market.

Greek Hotels Nominated In World Event To Honor Excellence In Golf Tourism

Greek hotels and golf courses have been included among the nominees at the 1st Annual World Golf Awards, the global initiative launched to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in the golf hospitality industry.

Region of Peloponnese, Greece, To Host ABTA Travel Convention In 2015

Messinia, the Region of Peloponnese, will host the 2015 Travel Convention of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). The convention is considered a top tourism event and is expected to attract over 600 British travel agents/ABTA members to Greece.

Awards & World Recognition For Greece In Summer 2014

During the summer, Greece received various industry awards and recognition for excellence in regards for sites, hotels, restaurants, sustainability, etc. The following are some of Greece's most important accolades.

The Guardian: Mykonos, Greece, Is The Summer’s Big Winner

The big winner of this summer is Mykonos as celebrities put the glamor of the 1960s back in Greece, according to a recent article published on The Guardian website.

Greece’s Best Honored At The World Travel Awards 2014

The Greek winners of the 21st World Travel Awards were announced on 2 August at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2014 held in Athens.

Airlines Extend Flight Schedules To Destinations In Greece

Foreign airline companies that operate summer seasonal flights to Greece are extending their schedules through November due to high demand.

World Travel Awards 2014: The Acropolis Is Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction

The Acropolis in Athens won the title of Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2014 held on 2 August in the Greek capital.

Aegean Airlines Helps Promote Greece As Golf Destination

Greek air carrier Aegean Airlines aims to contribute to Greece's promotion as a golf destination through the international golf tournament Aegean Airlines Pro-Am.

Hospitality.now Conference To Present Greek Tourism’s Best Practices

Thirty best practices in Greek tourism will be presented at the upcoming Hospitality.now conference, scheduled to take place in Athens in May.

Greece: Awards & World Recognition – A Look Back

Greece has received numerous industry awards and recognition that bear testimony to the beauty of the destination and its quality tourism product that includes top hotels, numerous sites, gastronomy options and entertainment choices, to name a few!

The Peloponnese Tours Europe

The Region of the Peloponnese in Southern Greece was promoted in London last week in a five-day exhibition hosted at the flagship National Geographic Store.

Greece Attends International Luxury Travel Market In Cannes

Greek tourism professionals are developing their business networks these days at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) at The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes.
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Tourism On Greek PM’s Agenda In China

Tourism is one of the Greek economy’s sectors hoped to benefit from Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras’ official 4-day visit to China that kicked off yesterday, Wednesday, 15 May.
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Athens’ King George To Join The Luxury Collection Brand

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced today, 13 March, that the internationally-renowned King George Hotel in Athens will join The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts’ ensemble of the world’s finest hotels.
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Aegean Airlines Opens New Operational Base in Kalamata

Aegean Airlines has opened a new operational base in Kalamata, Peloponnese, and offers flights to nine destinations in Sweden, Germany, Russia, Israel and Ukraine from the “Captain Vassilis Konstantakopoulos” Airport in Kalamata.
Manessis Travel's president, Andreas Manessis (left), and managing director, Aggelos Lambrou (right), with two winners of the Top 10 hotel awards for 2013. Mr. Lambrou is the is the inspirer of the award concept.
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Manessis Top 10 Hotel Awards

Manessis Travel recently held an award ceremony for the Top 10 Hotels of 2012. Winners of the awards are chosen based on tourist preferences and Manessis standards.

Greece Is The Word For Hollywood Celebrities

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will consider adding another form of tourism to the Tourism Ministry’s portfolio, that of cinematic tourism, the Greek press reported last month.