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Amazon, Expedia, Tripadvisor, and Others Join Forces to Combat Fake Reviews

A number of cross-industry companies have formed the Coalition for Trusted Reviews to combat fake reviews and protect consumers.

Culture: Greece Forms Closer Ties with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Andorra

Aiming to create new opportunities for the future, the Greek Culture Ministry has renewed its cultural ties with Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Andorra.

Legislation Tabled for Spa Tourism

Legislation was tabled in parliament recently that if passed would modernize Greece's 1920 legislation regarding spa tourism. Government says the new legislation would create a solid base for the development of spa tourism in Greece by both the public and private sector.

Attica Hoteliers Complain of No Promotion

Government and Olympic organizers have failed to properly advertise Athens as an international tourist destination, hoteliers complained during a recent press conference. "They encouraged us to invest heavily in order to boost the capital's hotel infrastructure ahead of the 2004...

Hoteliers Not Ready to Adopt Star System

Greek hoteliers are not ready to adopt the automatic star categorization system suggested by government quarters: Government wants hoteliers to declare a star system category for their units by year-end through a simple signed declaration.

Europe Gets Ready To Fly

The European Commission won the right on June 5 to start talks with the United States on airport landing rights, in a move destined to lead to a wholesale shake-up of transatlantic aviation.

Helipads For Greek Island Destinations

The construction of four new helipads, three in the Aegean and one on an Ionian island, were announced last month by the government – Ithaca, Dodecanese, Patmos, Tinos, Lesvos. All four projected helipads will be able to operate day and night for helicopters of up to 15 meters –...