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Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace Steps Up Presence at Philoxenia

Pushing for year-round tourism growth by tapping into local products, culinary traditions, cultural offerings and the beauty of its landscape, the Region of Eastern Macedonia-Thrace participated in this year’s Philoxenia travel fair held in Thessaloniki last week.

Posted On 19 Nov 2015

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Kountoura Discusses Upgrading Tourism Education in Greece

The Tourism Ministry is examining ways to reconstruct the level of tourism education and upgrade the Greek vocational tourism training schools (former OTEK schools).

Posted On 18 Nov 2015

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Thessaloniki Aims for Year-round Tourism

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said the ministry is working to establish Thessaloniki as an all-year destination and a leading city break in the Balkans.

Posted On 18 Nov 2015

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Greece Hoteliers Table their Troubles at Philoxenia

The heads of the country’s hotelier associations met in Thessaloniki, last week, to discuss crucial issues affecting the sector including the need to restore the VAT rates to competitive levels, reduce taxation, boost domestic tourism and deal with the refugee crisis.

Posted On 17 Nov 2015

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Kountoura Says Gov’t Eyeing Offsetting Measures for Tourism Industry

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura announced changes to the criteria that accommodation facilities in Greece must meet in order to be awarded relevant classification following her meeting with the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) in Thessaloniki, last week.

Posted On 16 Nov 2015

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Philoxenia

Philoxenia-Hotelia Duo Exhibition Sees Rise in Visitors

The Philoxenia-Hotelia duo exhibition in Thessaloniki aims to present the country’s leading tourist destinations, new technologies as well as tourism-related products and services.

Posted On 13 Nov 2015

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Philoxenia 2015: Greek Alt. Tourism Minister Optimistic for the Coming Year

Citing data of early bookings during the opening ceremony of the Philoxenia-Hotelia duo exhibition on Thursday, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said 2016 is expected to be another very good year for Greek tourism.

Posted On 13 Nov 2015

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Greece @ WTM 2015 – Photo Report by the Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

Greek tourism is expected to enjoy further growth in 2016 it was understood during the 36th World Travel Market (WTM), held November 2-5 on the fairgrounds of ExCeL–London. The WTM is the leading global event for the travel industry.

Posted On 11 Nov 2015

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A ‘Bigger’ Philoxenia Expo to Open in Thessaloniki on Thursday

Philoxenia, Greece's major annual tourism trade show, will welcome exhibitors and visitors in a bigger exhibition space when it opens its doors on Thursday, November 12, at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre. The Philoxenia expo has "grown" by 25 percent in...

Posted On 10 Nov 2015

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Alt. Tourism Minister Kountoura Inaugurates New Cruise Pier at Corfu Port

Underscoring the importance of the cruise business in Greece, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Saturday inaugurated Corfu's new pier at a ceremony held by the island's port authority.

Posted On 09 Nov 2015

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WTM 2015: Greek Alt. Minister Kountoura Talks Tourism in the UK

Greek tourism's opportunities for developing new products and destinations and for expanding the season were among the main topics Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura focused on during her meetings with leading UK tour operators on the sidelines of this week's World Travel...

Posted On 05 Nov 2015

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WTM 2015: Greece to Target the Shoulder Season

Greece will focus on attracting tourists in the shoulder and non-peak season months, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said on the opening day of the World Travel Market (WTM) in London on Monday.

Posted On 02 Nov 2015

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Greece to Roll Out its Best at WTM London 2015

Greece will attend the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, the leading global and must-attend four-day business-to-business exhibition for the worldwide travel and tourism industry. WTM 2015 will open its doors on Monday, 2 November, at ExCeL – London and run until Thursday, 5...

Posted On 30 Oct 2015

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Elena Kountoura, Alternate Minister of Tourism

The fact that our country is listed among the 10 most visited destinations worldwide creates a great responsibility.

Posted On 30 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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Peloponnese, Greece, Successfully Hosts ABTA 2015 Travel Convention

Over 500 key players of the UK travel industry forged new relationships with the Peloponnese during the highly successful ABTA 2015 Travel Convention that took place at luxury resort Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese during October 12-14.

Posted On 15 Oct 2015

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ABTA: British Travellers Love Greece

Greece is a traditionally popular destination for British travelers, according to the chairman of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), Noel Josephides.

Posted On 13 Oct 2015

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Greece Strengthens Ties with French Market at B2B Expo in Paris

Greece's Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura was recently in France and attended the country's leading international B2B tourism exhibition IFTM Top Resa 2015 to strengthen Greek-French relations and build partnerships for the launch of new agreements.

Posted On 02 Oct 2015

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Greece Marks World Tourism Day 2015

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Greek key tourism figures give their messages to mark the contribution of the sector to Greece's economy.

Posted On 27 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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