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Revised EU Legislation on ‘Package Travel’ Aims to Protect Holidaymakers

Package holidays, consisting of a flight, hotel or car-hire and purchased online for an all-in price or through linked webpages, will get the same protection as packages bought in travel agencies under rules voted recently in the European Parliament.

Posted On 29 Oct 2015

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Visit Europe-ETOA: Destination Europe Summit 2015

A conference on how Europe is faring as a destination, with a particular attention on the most important origin markets, including China, Russia and the United States, will be held by the European Travel Commission/Visit Europe and the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA)...

Posted On 26 Oct 2015

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National Day of Greece Celebrated in Expo Milano 2015

"Greece plays a central role in our common home, Europe", said Silvia Velo, the Italian Secretary of State for the Environment and Protection of Land and Sea, during the celebration for the National Day of Greece at the Expo Milano 2015.

Posted On 25 Oct 2015

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European Private Entrepreneurs in Tourism Call for Policies that Foster Industry’s Competitiveness

Unless Europe is competitive in terms of tax and regulatory regime, destination appeal, perceptions of value and visa facilitation, its tourism growth will continue to lose out, according to NET, the Network for the European Private Sector in Tourism.

Posted On 16 Oct 2015

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Europe vs. America: Travel Industry Leaders at WTM London Battle It Out

World Travel Market London 2015 will be hosting a lively and insightful competition between European and American tourism leaders who will battle it out for the chance to walk away as winners of the inaugural MMGY Tourism Cup.

Posted On 15 Oct 2015

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Vernicos Steps in as OKE President

George Vernicos was elected president of the Economic and Social Council of Greece (OKE) for the 2015-2019 period.

Posted On 12 Oct 2015

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Aeroflot: Information for Passengers with Transaero Tickets Purchased through Agencies

Russian airline Aeroflot is notifying passengers who purchased Transaero tickets that they are entitled to refunds by the third-party agencies that originally sold the tickets.

Posted On 09 Oct 2015

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Russian Airline Transaero Expected to Cease Operations Any Day

Russia's second-largest airline, Transaero, is expected to cease operations any day following the collapse of a takeover plan, international media reports said on Friday.

Posted On 04 Oct 2015

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Europe Online Consumers Lack Trust, Prefer Buying from Home

Consumers in Europe seem weary of buying online from businesses based in other EU countries, according to the 2015 edition of the Consumer Scoreboard released last week.

Posted On 01 Oct 2015

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UNESCO May Help Support Tourism on Lesvos

The possibilities of supporting the tourism side of Lesvos through the UNESCO network were explored on Tuesday during a meeting held at the Tourism Ministry in Athens.

Posted On 29 Sep 2015

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#TastingEurope to Guide Traveling Foodies

The European Travel Commission (ETC) will present Europe’s official portal of food and gastronomy tourism “TastingEurope.com” during the Food Tourism Week to be held at the Milan EXPO on September 28-30.

Posted On 28 Sep 2015

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Google Enhances Hotel Search Services

Google has revamped its “hotel finder” for travelers-to-be seeking accommodation choices, complete with availability, prices, and reviews.

Posted On 25 Sep 2015

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Greek Tourism Portfolio Once Again Handed Over to Elena Kountoura

Greece’s Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura took over her post from interim minister Alkistis Protopsalti during the Tourism Ministry handover ceremony held on Wednesday in Athens.

Posted On 23 Sep 2015

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Lesvos Sees Dwindling Tourist Numbers Due to Refugee Influx

All the more tourists are shying away from the Greek island of Lesvos, as the humanitarian crisis is growing there by the day.

Posted On 23 Sep 2015

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Greek Hotels: Expedia, Booking.com Agree to Allow Leeway for Fair Competition

The Hellenic Competition Commission will drop a formal investigation concerning Booking.com’s and Expedia’s cooperation agreements with hotel businesses in Greece, after the two companies agreed to revise their contracts with hotel owners, paving the way for greater flexibility...

Posted On 23 Sep 2015

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Greece ‘All Over’ Finland with ‘Ellada Pantou’ Fest

The 1st “Ellada Pantou” Festival, to take place in Helsinki, Finland, on October 23-24, aims to bring together diaspora Greeks through cooperative initiatives in efforts to better promote the country and its products abroad.

Posted On 22 Sep 2015

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Sofitel Launches ‘Wine Days 2015’, Announces Partnership with World-class Sommelier

Sofitel Athens Airport will unveil the all-new 2015 edition of "Sofitel Wine Days", a program during which the brand’s hotels celebrate French wine and art-de-vivre, offering guests a wide array of extraordinary wine experiences.

Posted On 18 Sep 2015

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Greece Red Tape, Uncooperative Officials Turn Film Producers Away

Greeks may have been proud that Hollywood’s latest Bourne film starring Matt Damon would feature Athens… but only temporarily.

Posted On 17 Sep 2015

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Europe’s Tourism Stakeholders Call for Smarter EU Visa Policy

CLIA Europe and ECTAA have called on the EU to bring more flexibility to the EU Visa Code in order to facilitate the entry of legitimate tourists and travellers from third countries into Europe whilst maintaining the current high level of security.

Posted On 17 Sep 2015

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Formal Complaint Filed Against Lufthansa GDS Fee By ETTSA

The European Technology & Travel Services Association (ETTSA), the association representing Global Distribution Services (GDS) and online travel agents, has filed a formal complaint with the European Commission against Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss and Brussels Airlines.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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