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“Athens Declaration” Sets Future Priorities For EU Maritime Transport Policy

The Greek Presidency has reaffirmed the importance of the maritime transport sector for Europe's prosperity with the adoption of the "Athens Declaration," which sets the policy priorities for European shipping.

Blue Star Ferries Supports 8th Cultural Program For Remote Greek Islands

Blue Star Ferries will sponsor the largest educational/cultural program "Agoni Grammi Gonimi," an initiative that takes place on remote islands of the Aegean, for the eighth year in a row.

FEG Launches New Portal Promoting Qualified Tourist Guides

A new web portal is now available for travel agents, tour operators, schools, enterprises and individuals that are looking for private tailor-made guided tours by qualified tourist guides.

UNWTO Member States Set Priorities For European Tourism

International tourism in Europe continues to grow above expectations and despite the region's on-going economic constrains, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Greek Tourism To Receive Funds From New NSRF For 2014-2020

Tourism will be one of the sectors of the Greek economy that will receive funds from the new National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) for the new programming period 2014-2020, according to Greek Development Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.

“Secrets Of Greece” Are Unveiled At Athens Airport

Athens International Airport is displaying the theme cultural expeditions of Geo Routes & Aegean Routes in a photo-exhibition entitled "Secrets of Greece."

EU Votes To End Roaming Fees, Expand Consumer Rights

The European Parliament has voted to end roaming charges by Christmas 2015, as part of a wider vote in support of the Commission’s proposed regulation for a "Connected Continent" (telecoms single market).

Greece To Be Country Partner of WTM Latin America

Greece will be partner country for the World Travel Market (WTM) Latin America that will take place 23-25 April in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as announced by WTM.

EU Proposes Easier Schengen Visas For Non-EU Travelers

The European Union wants to introduce more flexible visa rules for non-European Union holidaymakers to boost growth and job creation.

Cyprus Airways Closes Sales Office In Athens, Greece

Cyprus Airways has announced the closure of its sales office in Athens in an attempt to cut costs in accordance to a restructuring plan.

Athens, Beijing Discuss Ways To Boost Cooperation In Tourism

The potential to attract Greek tourists to Beijing and also increase the number of Chinese visitors to Athens was recently discussed by representatives of the Beijing Municipal Commission Tourism Development and officials of the Municipality of Athens.

“Melody from Beijing” Brings Greece Closer To China

Some 2,000 Athenians felt the charm of Chinese music and also may have become a bit more eager to travel to Beijing and experience the city's unique culture, after attending a recent concert that connected China to Greece at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall.

Greece Wins 2014 EU Prize For Cultural Heritage

Greece is among the winners of the 2014 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards, according to an announcement made on 20 March by the European Commission and Europa Nostra.

InSETE To Launch Quality Tourism Programs For Greek SMEs

The SETE Institute (InSETE) intends to adopt a set of voluntary quality principles proposed by the European Commission and include them in planned programs for Greek tourism enterprises.

Condor To Connect Kalamata, Greece, With German Cities Via New Flight

This summer, Condor will launch a new route to Kalamata from the German cities of Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich and Stuttgart.

Pierre-Yves Cousteau Wants To Create A Marine Park On Santorini

Pierre Yves Cousteau, world-famous diver and son of legendary undersea explorer Jacques Yves Cousteau, recently referred to his aim to create a Marine Protected Area (marine park) in Santorini, while speaking in Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki Hosts 2014 European Youth Conference

The 2014 EU Youth Conference gathered 250 delegates who focused on young people's social inclusion.

2014 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards: Greece’s Best Restaurants

Greece presented its emerging modern cuisine to an audience of European Tourism Ministers, foreign journalists, Greek tourism professionals, entrepreneurs and celebrities at the 2014 Golden Chef’s Hat Awards ceremony held recently in Athens.

Europe’s Regional Carriers Return To Growth

Europe’s regional aviation sector is slowly returning to growth as the last quarter of 2013 marked positive changes for the sector in terms of passenger numbers, aircraft movements and numbers of routes.

EU: Coastal, Maritime Tourism Can Contribute To Growth And Creation Of Jobs

The European Union (EU) aims to enhance coastal and maritime tourism in Europe, acknowledging the potential for growth and the generation of new job opportunities in the sector.