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Low Demand in Turkey Diverts Interest to the Mediterranean for TUI

Low demand for holidays to Turkey and North Africa was offset by growing interest for Mediterranean destinations such as Spain and Greece, TUI Group said.

Posted On 17 May 2017

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Minoan Lines: Cancellations, Amendments Due to New 48-hour Strike

Minoan Lines' itineraries on the Adriatic line will be amended on May 18-19, due to a second 48-hour strike called by the Panhellenic Seamen’s Association.

Posted On 17 May 2017

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Spyrou Philoxenia Introduces Skopelos to Serbian Travel Agents, Journalists

Spyrou Philoxenia and Serbian tour operator Sabra Travel organized a fam trip on the island of Skopelos for 50 tour operators and journalists from Serbia.

Posted On 17 May 2017

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Heraklion Archaeological Museum Honored with EMYA Special Commendation

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion on Crete was recently honored with a Special Commendation at the annual European Museum of the Year Awards (EMYA).

Posted On 17 May 2017

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Mouzenidis’ Carrier Ellinair Brings Relics of St Helen & True Cross to Greece

The relics of Saint Helen and part of the True Cross she was said to have found in the Holy Land, arrived in Athens from Venice on an Ellinair flight.

Posted On 17 May 2017

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Greece’s Revised Shoreline Use Law Takes Effect

A joint ministerial decision on a revised shoreline use law in Greece has been published in the Government Gazette ahead of the tourism season.

Posted On 16 May 2017

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Kountoura: Crete Stars in Greek Tourism’s Success this Year

"It's been an impressive start for the tourism season and Crete is in the spotlight," Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said while visiting the 7th Pancretan Exhibition held in Athens.

Posted On 16 May 2017

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Wyndham, Zeus Int’l Welcome Two New Loutraki Hotels

Wyndham Hotel Group and Zeus International have announced the opening of two new hotels in the Greek seaside town of Loutraki.

Posted On 16 May 2017

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Poseidonion Grand Hotel Welcomes Summer with New Partnerships

The Poseidonion Grand Hotel is welcoming summer with new partnerships that will provide its guests with special features and high quality services.

Posted On 16 May 2017

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Creta Maris Resort’s ‘Green Team’ Takes Environmental Action

Within the framework of its environmental program, the Creta Maris Beach Resort held its "Annual Beach Cleaning" activity with the participation of employees and visitors.

Posted On 16 May 2017

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Draft Law Aiming to Tax Airbnb-style Rentals in Greece

A bill to be voted on in Greek parliament is set to impose a 15-45 percent tax on annual income, earned from the short-term lease of property for tourism purposes.

Posted On 15 May 2017

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A Forest the Latest Hurdle for Greece’s Hellenikon Project

A section of the Hellinikon property, where Lamda Development and Global Investment Group plan to erect a full-service resort, has been declared a forest area.

Posted On 15 May 2017

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Skiathos Princess Hotel to Open ‘Snack Stations’ for Kids

The Skiathos Princess Hotel, located on the island of Skiathos, is introducing two Snack Stations for toddlers and children this year.

Posted On 15 May 2017

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Athens’ First ‘Greek Travel Show’ Ready to Kick Off

The first 'Greek Travel Show' will open its doors to holidaymakers on May 19-21 at the Helexpo-Maroussi Exhibition Center in Athens.

Posted On 15 May 2017

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Greece Set to Receive €2bn in EBRD Funding by 2018

Greece will receive up to 2 billion euros in European Bank for Reconstruction and Development funding by 2018. The financial institution will continue investing until 2020.

Posted On 12 May 2017

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Patra Tourism Picks Up Pace Boosted by Culture & Shopping Program

The seaside town of Patra is beginning to see its efforts pay off as more than 61,000 tourists have already booked their holidays there, according to the Achaia Chamber.

Posted On 12 May 2017

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Konstantinos Tzevelekos, General Manager for Passenger Sales in Greece and Cyprus; Peter Pullem, Head of Sales Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe; Boris Ogursky, Spokesperson Europe, Media Relations

Lufthansa Group Adds New Destinations in Greece

Lufthansa Group has added five new airports to its network of destinations in Greece, in order to meet high demand during the summer tourism season.

Posted On 12 May 2017

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Preveza Meet to Bring Tourism Issues to the Table

Deputy prefects and local administration decision-makers, will meet on May 12 in Preveza for the 4th conference on the "Utilization of NSRF programs for Tourism Development”.

Posted On 12 May 2017

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SNFCC Welcomes All to ‘Summer Nostos Festival’

With the participation of more than 400 distinguished artists from Greece and abroad, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center will host the Summer Nostos Festival.

Posted On 12 May 2017

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