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Local Officials, Hoteliers Set on Promoting Larissa

Advertising, promotional strategies and inter-municipal cooperation recently topped the agenda of local Larissa authorities and tourism sector professionals.

Posted On 18 Sep 2015

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The Acropolis Museum to ‘Reveal’ the Mysteries of Samothrace on World Tourism Day

On the occasion of World Tourism Day on September 27, the Acropolis Museum will give visitors the opportunity to discover the landscapes, the people and the great archaeological exhibits of Samothrace.

Posted On 18 Sep 2015

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SETE to Hold First Open Data Hackathon for #tourism

Aiming to strengthen Greece's competitiveness and highlight tourism's leading role in the Greek economy, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will hold the first open data application development marathon (hackathon) for tourism next month.

Posted On 17 Sep 2015

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Heraklion Port Brings in the Luxury Liners, Wins Best Practices Award

The Heraklion Port Authority’s ongoing promotional campaign is bringing in the crowds as all the more cruise liners are make the Cretan city their port of call.

Posted On 17 Sep 2015

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Aktina Travel Expands into Energy, Joins ‘Global Oil & Gas’ Event

Leading Greek tour group Aktina Travel announced that it will be participating as both an exhibitor and sponsor in this year’s “Global Oil & Gas Black Sea and Mediterranean” exhibition, to be held at Athens’ Metropolitan Expo on September 23-24.

Posted On 17 Sep 2015

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Chinese Travelers Have Soft Spot for Greece

More than 120,000 Chinese holidaymakers visited Greece this year, up by 20 percent compared to 2014, despite lack of direct flights between the two countries and a tedious visa process.

Posted On 16 Sep 2015

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Acropolis Museum Winner in 2015 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards for Museums

The Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece, has been honored this year as part of the 2015 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for museums around the globe, ranking as the 11th on the list of top 25 museums in the world and 8th top museum in Europe.

Posted On 16 Sep 2015

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Thessaloniki Night Run Registration Extended

Athletes young and old are ready to take to Thessaloniki streets with registrations for the annual Night Run still open.

Posted On 16 Sep 2015

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Research Body ITEP: Still Many Pressing Issues in Greek Tourism

Mismatching revenues with increasing number of arrivals, a decline in spending, fewer overnight stays and seasonal demand, continue to be pressing issues affecting Greece’s tourism sector.

Posted On 15 Sep 2015

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Greek Travel Agents Want Info on Site Fees Ahead of New Season

Greek travel agents are expressing their concerns over recent announcements about an imminent increase in the price of tickets at museums and major archaeological sites.

Posted On 15 Sep 2015

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Ellinair Launches Direct Thessaloniki-Izmir Route

Greek carrier Ellinair announced the launch, starting September 24, of bi-weekly flights from Thessaloniki to Izmir in Turkey, on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Posted On 15 Sep 2015

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Ryanair Eyes 10% Growth in Greece Next Year

Ryanair expects a growth of 10 percent in the Greek market next year, the carrier’s chief commercial officer, David O’Brien, informed during a recent press conference for the airline's Athens summer schedule for 2016.

Posted On 15 Sep 2015

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Hotels Chamber: Why is Tourism Off the Greek Election Agenda?

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) is expressing its concern over why the political parties vying for votes in the upcoming elections this Sunday, are not discussing tourism - one of the country’s few money-making industries.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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City Workshop Designs the ‘Perfect Day’ for Athens Visitors

The municipal authorities of the Greek capital will be welcoming travel bloggers through to October, who will have the chance to experience their “Perfect Day” in Athens during a series of three-day fam trips.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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Halkidiki Shows Off Adventure Choices at Germany’s TourNatur

Attracting nature lovers and adventure travelers is among the top priorities of Halkidiki authorities, who participated in this year’s TourNatur held at the Messe Exhibition Center in Düsseldorf, earlier this month.

Posted On 14 Sep 2015

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Head of Greek Tourism Confederation Hopes for Stability After Elections in Greece

On the occasion of the upcoming elections on September 20 in Greece, the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, underlined the importance of political stability and the need for the country to implement necessary reforms.

Posted On 11 Sep 2015

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Greek Tourism On a Roll, Banner Year Expected

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Greece’s main industry body, is anticipating some 26 million international visitor arrivals and revenue above 14.5 billion euros this year, provided that the country’s market conditions are stable.

Posted On 10 Sep 2015

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Greek Hoteliers Face Challenges Despite Positive Tourism Data

The president of the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers (POX), Yiannis Retsos, on Thursday informed journalists on the challenges Greek hoteliers are up against, despite this year's encouraging tourism figures.

Posted On 10 Sep 2015

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AEGEAN: Improvement Initiatives Vital for Greek Airports

Greek carrier AEGEAN has called for urgent measures so the airline companies operating in Greece can continue to grow and support tourism and the country's economy.

Posted On 10 Sep 2015

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