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Santo Maris Announced ‘Greece’s Leading Island Villas’ at WTA 2018

The Santo Maris Oia Luxury Suites & Spa, located on Santorini, was announced "Greece’s Leading Island Villas" for 2018 at the World Travel Awards.

Posted On 09 Jul 2018

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Austrian Seniors Choose Greece for Holidays

All the more Austrian seniors are choosing Greek destinations for their holidays with two retiree groups having already booked for the 2019-2020 period.

Posted On 06 Jul 2018

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EU Lawmakers Adopt ‘ETIAS’ Travel Authorization System

The European Parliament approved the establishment of ETIAS, an EU regulation that will include advanced checks to visa-exempt third-country nationals traveling to the Schengen area.

Posted On 06 Jul 2018

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Traveling by Greek Ferry? Know Your Rights

In view of the summer season, Greece’s consumer rights group "The Quality of Life EKPIZO", urges passengers to be aware of their rights while traveling on ferries.

Posted On 06 Jul 2018

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The port of Kariani in the Municipality of Paggaio. Photo Source: Municipality of Paggaio

Greece’s Paggaio Readies ‘2019 European City of Sport’ Bid

The municipality of Paggaio near Kavala in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, has set its sights on becoming a European City of Sport for 2019.

Posted On 06 Jul 2018

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Athens’ Museums and Sites Host Free Theatrical Performances

Athens' museums and sites are hosting theatrical performances with free admission, as part of “The Stones Speak” initiative of the Athens – Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association.

Posted On 06 Jul 2018

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The tourism info-desk at the port of Patra. Photo Source: @Region of Western Greece.

Western Greece Region to Set Up Tourism Info Desks at Ports, Airports

The Region of Western Greece has announced that it would set up tourism information offices at major entrance points in the area.

Posted On 06 Jul 2018

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NJV Athens Plaza Holds Full Moon Party in Revamped Presidential Suite

The NJV Athens Plaza, located in the heart of the Greek capital, recently celebrated the revamp of its Presidential Suite, with a “full moon” party, on the hotel’s eighth floor.

Posted On 06 Jul 2018

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Serifos Gears Up for 6th ‘Sunset Race’ 2018

The Cycladic island of Serifos, on September 22 and 23, will host hundreds of professional and amateur athletes, who will compete in the Serifos Sunset Race 2018.

Posted On 06 Jul 2018

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Tax, Labor Squads Target Greek Tourism Businesses for Violations

Tax and labor officials have stepped up inspections at accommodation and F&B services across Greece, with a primary focus on popular tourist destinations.

Posted On 05 Jul 2018

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Greece Favorite Holiday Spot for the French

French travelers have got a soft spot for travel, with Greece topping their bucket list, pushing Spain and Italy to the side, according to a survey by tourism consultants Protourisme.

Posted On 05 Jul 2018

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Athens Airport Welcomes Over 10 Million Passengers in Jan-June 2018

The Athens Airport welcomed more than 10 million passengers between January and June 2018, which is up by 11.1% compared to the same period in 2017.

Posted On 05 Jul 2018

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INSETE: Greece Received 8.3 Million Road Travelers in 2017

Travelers visiting Greece via road reached 8.3 million in 2017, according to a report released by the Greek Tourism Confederation’s intelligence body INSETE.

Posted On 05 Jul 2018

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WTA Europe Gala Host Maria Nikoltsiou and Niki Fotiou, Marketing & PR Manager, Divani Collection Hotels.

Divani Collection Hotels Honored at 25th World Travel Awards

The Divani Collection Hotels has received two honors at the Europe Gala ceremony of the 25th World Travel Awards 2018, which was recently held in Athens.

Posted On 05 Jul 2018

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Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura was among the speakers of the 1st Hospitality Forum. Photo Source: Xenia

Athens to Host 2nd International Hospitality Forum in November

The latest trends and developments in the global hospitality industry will be discussed during the 2nd International Hospitality Forum, which will be held on November 24, in Athens.

Posted On 05 Jul 2018

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Hostelbay Launches ‘Island Pass’ for Travelers in Greece

Hostelbay, in collaboration with shipping company Hellenic Seaways, has launched the “Greek Island Pass”, aiming to provide its customers with the best island hopping experience.

Posted On 05 Jul 2018

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European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici. Photo Source: @ Pierre Moscovici

Minister Calls on Moscovici to Include Greek Tourism in EU Budget Planning

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura called on European Commissioner Pierre Moscovici to include Greek tourism in the planning of the EU budget beyond 2020.

Posted On 04 Jul 2018

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Sabre Integrates Booking.com Listings into Lodging Platform

Sabre Corporation's agency customers will soon have access to all Booking.com listings, following an agreement signed between the two companies.

Posted On 04 Jul 2018

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Samos Airport. Photo © Daniel541, Wikimedia Commons

Fraport Greece Adopts Epsilon Net’s Payroll and HRM Platform

Fraport Greece has entered into a partnership with Epsilon Net for the management of its payroll and human resources systems in its 14 regional airports.

Posted On 04 Jul 2018

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