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Sex Symbol Monica Bellucci On Paros

Italian actress and model Monica Bellucci, 48, caused quite a "disruption" on Paros when she was seen recently walking on the cobblestone streets of the Greek island.
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WOW GREECE Campaign Launched To Highlight Country’s True Potential

WOW Greece (aka World of Words – Greece) is the title given to the brand new digital campaign that seeks to highlight the true potential of Greece, as sponsored by WOW NOW digital and interactive magazine designed exclusively for iPads.
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Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell Opt For Greece

Hollywood longtime couple Goldie Hawn, 67, and Kurt Russell, 62, were recently spotted enjoying a holiday in Greece.
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Greek Taxi Drivers Among World’s Friendliest

The friendliest taxi drivers are in Pefkos on the Greek island of Rhodes and in the Turkish resort of Marmaris, according to a recent poll of British holidaymakers.
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New Greek Tourism Bill Tabled In Parliament

The new bill for tourism that aims to strengthen investments and entrepreneurship in the sector was recently tabled in Greek Parliament.
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Greek Tourism On Track To Surpass 17 Million Arrivals This Year

Recent data on international arrivals at some of Greece's most popular destinations during the month of June has suggested that numbers may possibly surpass the initial forecast of 17 million foreign tourists in Greece this year.
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Kefalogianni Presents National Plan For Greek Tourism

The Greek Tourism Ministry announced its "national plan for tourism" that aims to increase international arrivals to 24 million by 2020 so Greece will be among the 10 most recommended worldwide tourism destinations.
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New Campaign Urges Greeks To Show Country’s Best

The Greek Tourism Ministry yesterday, 4 July, presented the country’s new communication campaign that advises every Greek citizen and every tourism professional to highlight Greece’s unique beauty in a modern and alternative way, show the country’s best face and remind the world...
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Austrians Fly To Greece This Year, Survey

Crises may come and go, but Greece remains the destination of choice for the average Austrian traveler, according to a recent survey released by market research agency GfK Austria on behalf of Austrian Airlines.
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Greece To Participate In Trade Fair For Older Audience

Greek tourism enterprises will promote their services to attract more senior tourists to Greece at the upcoming tourism fair "Senior," the biggest fair in Sweden for an active older audience.
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UK Tour Operator Reports Greece Up 25% Compared To 2012

British tour operator Mark Warner Holidays has reported that bookings to its Greek summer resorts on the islands of Rhodes, Kos, and Lemnos, are up around 25 percent compared to the same time last year.
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SDOE Spots Tourism Tax Dodgers In Greece

One in every two enterprises inspected across Greece by the Financial Crimes Squad (SDOE) over the 21-24 June long weekend was found to be withholding tax payments.
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HATTA Warns Consumers Of Possible “Pyramid Scheme” Scam

The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) is warning consumers of a possible "pyramid scheme" scam.
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Racquetball Banned At Greek Beach In The Peloponnese

If you are vacationing in West Mani, a municipality in the Messinia regional unit, Peloponnese, and are a fan of beach racquetball be careful when choosing a beach to practice your favorite sport.
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EU Passenger Rights Information Campaign Launches Today in Piraeus

A campaign on passenger rights will launch today, 27 June, at the Piraeus Port Authority within the framework of the European Commission's new campaign to inform travelers about their passenger rights and how to claim them if needed.
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Thomas Cook: 2013 A Rebirth for Greek Tourism

Tourism in Greece is experiencing a “renaissance” this year, according to Ioannis Afukatudis, Thomas Cook Austria's (Neckermann) general manager.
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Italy To “Jump On Board” To Greece This Winter

Italians will enjoy Greece's Sporades Islands through the experiences of three women traveling the Aegean on a yacht in an upcoming television program to be aired this winter in Italy.
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Spinalonga Among Greece’s Nomination Proposals For UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Spinalonga, the Venetians walls and the Minoan Palaces of Crete are the three nomination proposals that Greece has submitted to UNESCO to be considered for inclusion to the World Heritage List.
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Santorini: The Mediterranean’s Most Popular Destination

Santorini leads the list of the 20 most popular destinations in the Mediterranean, according to online booking company Trivago.
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Transavia.com Expands Reach In Greece

Dutch low-cost operator transavia.com recently expanded its global reach in Greece by extending its content for distribution to Travelport-connected Greek travel agencies. Roy Scheerder, chief commercial officer of transavia.com, tells GTP what else the airline has planned for...