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Halkidiki Summer Promo Strategy Going Strong

The Halkidiki Tourism Organization (HTO) is moving full speed ahead with the promotion of the region through a series of initiatives, inviting dozens of travel writers and bloggers from 15 countries to come experience the magic of Halkidiki for themselves.

Posted On 20 Aug 2015

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Kea Island Fest a Feast of Cycladic Cuisine & More

The Cycladic island of Tzia (aka Kea) treats its guests to the finest of its products this weekend, during the Feast of Agricultural Products to run on August 21-23 at the Korissia primary school.

Posted On 20 Aug 2015

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ABTA Travel Convention Expected to Give Peloponnese, Greece, Tourism Boost

Hosting the 2015 Travel Convention of the Association of British Travel Agents can be a great way for the Greek Region of the Peloponnese to showcase itself to the travel industry and for key players in the industry to forge new relationships with that destination, according to...

Posted On 19 Aug 2015

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Celebrities Talk About their Aldemar Royal Mare Experience

Prominent Turkish TV persona/writer Ece Vahapoglu and Russian cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov were among the very happy guests at Aldemar Royal Mare Hotel on Crete, which they described as a unique experience while lauding its Thalasso Spa facilities.

Posted On 19 Aug 2015

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Creta Maris Gets Golden Thumbs Up

Creta Maris Beach Resort is winning over the crowds thanks to its quality, facilities and hospitality, as demonstrated by the positive reviews of over 1,000 visitors on TripAdvisor. The hotel celebrated the milestone with a party by the beach earlier this month.

Posted On 18 Aug 2015

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Liberalization of Greek Vacation Rental Market Worries Sector

Professionals in the Greek accommodation sector have expressed concern over the decision to open up the tourist rental market to include homes and villas and do away with a 30-day time restriction, saying it creates conditions of “unfair competition” and will inevitably lead to...

Posted On 17 Aug 2015

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Ellinair Extends Seasonal Domestic Routes Due to Popular Demand

Greek carrier Ellinair, member of Mouzenidis Group, announced on Monday that it is extending three summer season routes in Greece until the end of September.

Posted On 17 Aug 2015

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Greek-Turkish Tourism Relations to Be Explored in Mytilini

A two-day Greek-Turkish conference and exhibition will take place in Mytilini, Lesvos and Ayvalik, northwestern Aegean coast of Turkey, this weekend, August 22-23.

Posted On 17 Aug 2015

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Tourism, Consumption Boost Greece GDP in Q2

Tourism and consumption boosted Greece’s GDP for the April to June period by 0.8 percent compared to the first quarter of 2015 and by 1.4 percent compared to the second quarter of 2014, according to figures announced by the National Statistical Service (ELSTAT).

Posted On 14 Aug 2015

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Kos Mayor: Tourists Continue to Safely Enjoy Holidays on the Island of Solidarity

"The issue of the control and management of the migration flow is a European problem, and exceeds the capabilities of a small island like Kos", the island's mayor, George Kyritsis, said in an announcement referring to the major influx of refugees from the Turkish coast.

Posted On 13 Aug 2015

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TUI: Bookings to Greece See Improvement in Recent Weeks

TUI, the parent company of travel agents Thomson and First Choice Travel, said on Thursday that bookings to Greece have been recovering in recent weeks.

Posted On 13 Aug 2015

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Culture Ministry Announces Protective Measures for Amphipolis Site

The culture ministry announced that it was moving ahead with measures for the protection of the Amphipolis excavation site in northern Greece, which a year ago had the world on edge as to the identity of the person buried there, many hoping it was the grave of Alexander the Great.

Posted On 13 Aug 2015

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Greek Tourism Minister Says 3rd Bailout Plan Offers ‘Milder Adjustment’

A third bailout for Greece, valued at 86 billion euros, seems to be in the works, the Greek government said on Tuesday, but European officials are still not clarifying whether the deal will go through.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

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Kos Drowning with Refugees, Tourism Disrupted

As if the current economic crisis, the capital controls and the negative media portrayal of the country weren’t enough, Greek border islands, among them Kos, are having to also deal with a growing migrant problem at the peak of the tourism period.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

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Greece’s ‘Rent a Room’ Market Takes a Fall

The August 15 Dormition of the Virgin Mary holiday is the peak season for Greek holidaymakers to travel, but this year the number has dropped by 20 percent.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

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Which August 15 Holiday Destinations Did Greeks Search for Most?

Hotel comparison website Trivago recently released data on the most popular destinations searched online by Greeks for the August 15 holiday.

Posted On 12 Aug 2015

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Santorini to Push for All-year-round Tourism Season

The Municipality of Thera has rounded up a number of Santorini's tourism forms and has announced a collaborative effort to keep the tourists coming after the summer sun has gone and establish the Cycladic island as an all-year-round tourism destination.

Posted On 11 Aug 2015

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Commission Unveils Program to Boost Local Economy, Tourism in Five Greek Regions

People living in five border regions in Greece will benefit from a new EU supported cross border program adopted on Friday by the European Commission.

Posted On 11 Aug 2015

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Greece’s Tourism Set to Withstand the Country’s Economic Woes

Greek tourism is showing strong signs of resilience, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) said in an announcement on Monday.

Posted On 10 Aug 2015

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Want Money’s Worth? Athens is Your Best Bet

It’s official: Athens is among the most affordable cities in Europe, according to an August Hotel Price Index (tHPI) report released last week by online booking agent Trivago.gr.

Posted On 10 Aug 2015

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