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SETE Begins First Phase To Promote Greek Gastronomy

The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) recently wrapped up its fundraising campaign and secured the necessary financial resources to launch the first phase of a marketing plan for Greek gastronomy.
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VAT Cut For Greek Restaurants Expected This July

“On 1 July the VAT on food catering services will be reduced to 13 percent following negotiations of the Greek government with the troika,” the president of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises, Andreas Andreadis, said 25 April, after a meeting with Greek Development...
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SETE: “Marketing Greece,” INSETE In The Works

“Unity is needed to extend the tourism season and for Greece to welcome tourists all year round,” was the message the president of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, sent out during his speech at the 16th annual general assembly of the...
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Three-Day Greek Gastronomy Festival At Technopolis

One hundred Greek “small” producers exhibiting their quality products, tasting events, workshops and cooking classes by renowned chefs will compose the first Greek gastronomy festival "Greece-Celebration-Flavors" that will take place 12-14 April at the City of Athens "Technopolis."
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Greek Gastronomy Initiative Launches In Brussels

Greek tourism destinations are currently being promoted through culinary experiences in restaurants in Brussels as part of the “gaΣtronomia@Brussels” initiative of the Greek National Tourism Organization office in Belgium.
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The City Of Athens Supports Entrepreneurs

The City of Athens recently organized the first round of consultation meetings with agencies and investors within the framework of the actions of the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (EATA) to support entrepreneurship and the technological competitiveness of...
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EU Gastronomy Competition Proposal Applauded

European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki recently proposed the establishment of an annual or biennial gastronomy competition between cities and regions of the EU. The participating countries would compete for the title "European Culinary Excellence."
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Greece’s Tourism Competitiveness Drops In WEF Report

Greece dropped three positions in the fifth Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013 as it ranked 32nd among 140 countries.
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GTP @ ΙΤΒ Berlin 2013 – Photo Report

"We expect this year’s ITB to again set the tone for a successful year in tourism by stimulating further growth in this sector… Travel destinations that are traditionally popular among Germans will benefit especially, among them Greece, which has good chances of celebrating a...
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Greek Tourism Discussed At ITB Berlin Convention

“Greece is still one of the most popular destinations for German holidaymakers and at the same time a European challenge,” it was mentioned at a session on Greek tourism during the ITB Berlin Convention on Friday, 8 March.
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ITB 2013: German Media Informed On “Marketing Greece”

Greece's success stories will be communicated to the country's target markets through the new private company "Marketing Greece" as of this May, according to the president of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) Andreas Andreadis.
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Greece Gets Ready For ITB Berlin 2013

Greece’s new communication approach to international markets will be displayed at leading travel trade show ITB Berlin taking place this week from Wednesday 6 March to Sunday 10 March at the Messe Berlin International Convention Center.
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German Tourists Warm Up To Greece

German tour operators have reported an increase in bookings for Greek destinations, according to Torsten Schaefer, spokesman of the German Travel Association (DRV).
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Gastrotourism Campaign Goes On The Air

The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) launched a TV advert with the support of SKAI television network to promote the “Gastrotourism–Food for development” campaign.
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SETE To Launch Institute For Tourism Training Issues

Following the announcement of SETE's new role as social partner in January, the association will now be involved in training issues for tourism through the SETE Institute (INSETE) soon to operate.

“Marketing Greece” Set To Launch

The members of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) last month voted in favor for the association to participate and therefore establish “Marketing Greece,” a private company to efficiently promote Greek tourism.
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UPDATE: GNTO Announces Actions For 2013 Tourism Season

The Greek National Tourism Organization’s (GNTO) communication actions for this year's tourism season were presented today, Tuesday, 26 February, by the organization's secretary general Panos Livadas at an event held at the Acropolis Museum.
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IMIC 2013 To Be Held This Year On Santorini

The 8th edition of the International Meetings and Incentives Conference (IMIC) series will take place this year on Santorini, which this year has proclaimed 2013 as the “Year Of Gastronomy in Santorini.”
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SETE Calls For Synergies To Promote Greek Gastronomy

If Greek tourism professionals, restaurant owners and local producers developed synergies and worked together, Greece’s gastronomy could contribute an additional 500,000 arrivals to Greece, one billion euros to the country's GDP and 50,000 new jobs.
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SETE And Hotel Chamber On Draft Tourism Bill

Greek tourism professionals took part in the public consultation on a draft tourism bill drawn up by the Greek Tourism Ministry and submitted a series of comments on the proposed regulations for Greek tourism.