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Old Town, Rethymno, Crete. Photo Source: Visit Greece

Infrastructure Key to Attracting Winter Tourism to Crete

Ways to strengthen tourism flows to Crete in the winter months were the focus of a day event recently organized by the island’s trade associations in Rethymno.

Posted On 28 Feb 2018

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Axia Hospitality founder and CEO received the award from deputy foreign minister Ioannis Amanatidis.

Axia Hospitality Honored for Sales and Reservation Management Services

Sales and reservation management company Axia Hospitality received five honors at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018 for its successful collaborations with hotels.

Posted On 28 Feb 2018

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Crete’s ‘Avra Collection’ Wins Six Accolades at Greek Hospitality Awards 2018

The Avra Collection group, located in Chania on Crete, was honored with six accolades at the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018.

Posted On 28 Feb 2018

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‘Greek Hospitality Awards 2018’ Announces Best Hotels and Resorts

Greece’s very best hotels and resorts were honored during the Greek Hospitality Awards 2018 gala dinner, which took place recently in Athens.

Posted On 27 Feb 2018

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EU and China to Discuss Tourism and Culture Cooperation in Brussels

The 2018 EU-China Tourism Year initiative will be the focus of a cooperation summit at the European Parliament in Brussels on February 28.

Posted On 27 Feb 2018

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Countdown to Athens Half Marathon 2018

It’s the final countdown ahead of the 7th Athens Half Marathon on March 18, with a record number of participants set to make it the largest sporting event in spring.

Posted On 27 Feb 2018

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Europe Congress’ 8th MCE B2B Forum Attracts 150 Destinations to Zagreb

Networking and B2B meetings were on the agenda of the 8th MCE Central & Eastern Europe 2018 Forum that took place in Zagreb, Croatia.

Posted On 27 Feb 2018

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The Hellinikon project. Photo Source: https://thehellinikon.com

Greece to Launch Hellinikon Casino Licensing Tender in Fall

The Hellenic Gaming Commission is set to announce an international tender for a casino license, paving the way for the Hellinikon project to get underway.

Posted On 26 Feb 2018

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New KTEL Bus Depot Planned for Eleonas in Athens

Greek transportation authorities are looking into ways to move ahead with the construction of an intercity bus (KTEL) depot at the Eleonas neighborhood in Athens.

Posted On 26 Feb 2018

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Saronic Municipality Launches Video to Promote Tourism Offerings

As part of its efforts to attract domestic and foreign travelers, the Saronic Municipality has launched a promotional video, highlighting the area’s tourism offerings.

Posted On 26 Feb 2018

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‘Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring 2018’ Travels to 37 European Cities

The gastronomy culture of the Peloponnese will be promoted to more than 37 cities in Europe through the "Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring 2018" event.

Posted On 26 Feb 2018

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FlightStats: Alitalia Most Punctual Airline in the World for January

Alitalia was named most punctual airline in the world for January 2018 by US independent data services society FlightStats.

Posted On 26 Feb 2018

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More Foreign Visitors at Thessaloniki Hotels in 2017

Foreign visitors outnumbered domestic travelers choosing to stay at hotels in the northern port city of Thessaloniki in 2017.

Posted On 23 Feb 2018

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Greece’s Hellinikon Tourism Project Gets High Court Approval

The Council of State has decided that the presidential decree for the development of Athens former airport into a multipurpose resort area is legal.

Posted On 23 Feb 2018

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Thessaloniki Awaits Master Plan for Exhibition Center Revamp

Three parties have expressed interest in drawing up a master plan for the revamp of Thessaloniki’s International Exhibition Center.

Posted On 23 Feb 2018

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Greece’s Archimedes Museum Among ‘Europe’s Best Kept Secrets’

The Archimedes Museum in Ancient Olympia, dedicated to Archimedes of Syracuse, is included in FlightNetwork's Top 10 of “Europe’s Best Kept Secret Museums”.

Posted On 23 Feb 2018

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Kalamaki Beach Hotel Supports Ancient Mycenaean Trail Run 2018

The Kalamaki Beach Hotel, near the Isthmus of Corinth, is supporting the Ancient Mycenaean Trail Run 2018, which will take place on March 18.

Posted On 23 Feb 2018

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Oman Air Adds New Destinations to 2018 Schedule

Oman Air has announced the launch of three new routes in 2018, from Muscat Airport to Istanbul in Turkey; Casablanca in Morocco and Moscow in Russia.

Posted On 23 Feb 2018

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Rhodes Island. Photo Source: @Aegean Islands

Greece’s Year-round Tourism Scheme to Take Off from Rhodes

Aiming to establish Greece as a 365-day a year destination, the Tourism Ministry plans to launch its new ambitious campaign from the island of Rhodes.

Posted On 22 Feb 2018

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