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GNTO To Launch Campaign To Boost Santorini’s Image

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will soon promote Santorini via a social media campaign to boost the island's image, which was tainted last week due to a black out that ended up lasting several days.
Posted On 19 Aug 2013
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Greek Sites To Stay Open For Full Moon On 21 August

More than 100 archaeological sites, monuments and museums throughout Greece will remain open on the night of 21 August 2013 to celebrate the full moon.
Posted On 19 Aug 2013
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Restaurant VAT Drops But Not All Greek Businesses Respond

Only two out of 10 eateries in Athens and Thessaloniki have dropped their prices and applied for the special blue sticker indicating the VAT reduction to 13 percent from 23 percent.
Posted On 19 Aug 2013
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Emirates To Hold Career Day On Crete And In Athens

The recruitment team of Dubai-based Emirates airline will host a Career Day “Cabin Crew Open Day” in Heraklion, Crete, and in Greece's capital city, Athens, to meet potential applicants.
Posted On 19 Aug 2013
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Barometer: Greek Hoteliers Optimistic On The Outlook Of Third Quarter

The latest tourism barometer report on the expectations of the Greek hospitality sector for the third quarter of 2013, conducted by GBR Consulting, reflects a very positive sentiment among Greek hoteliers.
Posted On 16 Aug 2013
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Nude Beaches In Greece: Where To Bare It All

Greece, along with France and Croatia, is becoming one of the most popular destinations for nudists from around the world as the country has plenty of beaches where the sun can be enjoyed in the buff while also hotels exclusively open to naturists are on the rise.
Posted On 14 Aug 2013
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Greece Among World’s Popular Tourism Destinations

Statistics on international tourism recently released by the UN World Tourism Organization showed that Greece with 15.5 million visitors in 2012 ranked 17th among the most popular tourism destination in the world.
Posted On 13 Aug 2013
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Oia Among Superb Sunset Spots Around The World

American news network CNN has included the well-known sunset destination Oia, Santorini, on its list of 12 superb sunset spots around the world.
Posted On 12 Aug 2013
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Hotel Chamber Launches “Greek Breakfast” Website In English

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels recently launched the English version of the website for the "Greek Breakfast" program.
Posted On 09 Aug 2013
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International Travelers Flocking To Greece, Data Shows

The Greek tourism industry observed a significant increase in international arrivals in July Kathimerini understands.
Posted On 08 Aug 2013
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U.S. Survey: Greek Men Among The Sexiest Nationalities

Greek men are among the world’s sexiest nationalities, according to a recent survey by a travel dating site that picked out the world’s sexiest men and women.
Posted On 07 Aug 2013
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Greece Among The Most Beautiful Countries In The World

Greece made the top 10 on a list of the most beautiful countries in the world compiled by a travel planning website.
Posted On 06 Aug 2013
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EU’s Tips For European Travellers

Europe is travelling again with the beginning of the holiday season. For millions of Europeans travelling within and outside the (EU) European Union, there are certain travel considerations that every European should be aware of.
Posted On 05 Aug 2013
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Report: Tourism Sector On Very Positive Track This Year

Greek tourism picks up in the first half of 2013, with international airport arrivals and revenues up by 10 percent (Q1 and Q2) and 15.5 percent (Jan-May) respectively, according to the latest report conducted by GBR Consulting on the performance and outlook of the Greek hotel...
Posted On 02 Aug 2013
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Athens Airport, Aegean Airlines Hit Back At Ryanair

Athens International Airport (ΑΙΑ) and Greek carrier Aegean Airlines issued statements shortly after Irish low-cost airline Ryanair gave a press conference in Athens during which the company described AIA’s pricing policy as “very expensive” and said the Greek carrier was a...
Posted On 01 Aug 2013
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Ryanair Reiterates Proposal To “Rescue” Greek Tourism

Irish low-cost airline Ryanair said on 1 August that it would create new bases in Athens and Thessaloniki and boost passenger traffic to Greece by 10 million if Athens International Airport (AIA) would drop the air passenger duty for new routes to and from Athens and reduce...
Posted On 01 Aug 2013
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Greece Denies Plans To Isolate Rowdy Tourists

Greek tourism officials have denied that certain Greek party destinations are planning "special zones" as a way to solve problems caused by intoxicated tourists.
Posted On 01 Aug 2013
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Greek Restaurant Owners Apply For Special Sticker Indicating Lower Prices

Τhe federation representing the owners of bars, cafes and restaurants (POESE) has announced where interested parties can receive the special blue sticker indicating that they have lowered their prices as the reduced value-added tax (VAT) rate of 13 percent comes into effect on 1...
Posted On 01 Aug 2013
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Greek Parliament Passes New Tourism Bill

The Greek Parliament passed a new tourism bill on 31 July in an effort to simplify procedures to support tourism entrepreneurship, restructure the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and reduce administrative burdens to facilitate investment.
Posted On 31 Jul 2013
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Reduced VAT Rate Begins 1 August, What Applies To Hotels

Value-added tax (VAT) on Greek food services will be set at 13 percent (from 23 percent) as of 1 August until 31 December, at restaurants, bars, taverns and hotels.
Posted On 31 Jul 2013
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