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SETE Aims to Include Local Businesses in All-Inclusive Deals

In efforts to balance the benefits of incoming tourism to Greece, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) aims to create a model that will see all-inclusive resorts working together with local businesses.

Greece’s Tourism, Shipping Ministries Aim to Boost Home Porting

Cruise tourism to Greece posted a 13 percent rise, with luxury liners arriving at Greek ports beyond the regular tourist season, Shipping Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis said recently.

Tourist Coaches Want to Operate Intercity Routes

The Greek Federation of Tourism Enterprises (GEPOET) has expressed its satisfaction with the Τourism Μinistry’s recent decision to stop an amendment to draft legislation which would in effect exclude privately-run tourist coaches and buses from the future liberalization of the...

Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice at Thessaloniki’s Asterocosmos

Under the glow of millions of lights, Asterocosmos is treating visitors to dozens of festive offerings including its Frozen Forest, Santa’s Village, the Toy Factory, Sweet Town and the ice rinks!

Tourism Brings in the Cash as Greece’s Current Account Deficit Drops in October

Increased tourism receipts contributed to the country’s shrinking deficit according to data released on Monday by the Bank of Greece.

Ministry to Launch Platform to Support Startups in the Greek Tourism Field

The Greek Tourism Ministry is reaching out to young entrepreneurs and will launch an online database platform aimed to support startups.

Parnassos Ski Center 17m Euro Upgrade Slides into Action

With a total investment of 17 million euros, the upgrade of one of the country’s leading ski resorts in central Greece is underway. Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni officially launched the revamped Parnassos Ski Center on Friday, with a ride on a new lift for a panoramic view...

Greece 100% Hotel Show Set to Take Off with International Hosted Buyers Ready for Action

Hoteliers, entrepreneurs and international tourism professionals will have the chance to exchange ideas, concerns and solutions at this year’s 100% Hotel Show, to be inaugurated by Tourism Ministry Secretary General Anastasios Liaskos on 24 January at the MEC exhibition center in...

Second Business Travel Professionals Forum Builds Bridges for Tourism in Greece

Building bridges and strengthening ties between tourism sector professionals was at the center of the 2nd Business Travel Professionals Forum (BTPF) held recently in central Athens.

Debated Bill Affecting Plaka Up for Scrutiny, Ministry Withdraws Provisions

The contentious bill that has citizens’ movements, environmental groups and Plaka residents up in arms over the dire consequences it will create should it go into effect is under re-examination, the environment ministry said over the weekend.

HACT Aims to Push Greece to U.S., Latin American Markets

Making Greece a leading tourism destination and penetrating the U.S. and Latin American markets are among the priorities of the Hellenic American Chamber of Tourism (HACT).

Athens Mayor, Europa Nostra Slam Bill Affecting Plaka, Call for Public Discussion

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis and citizens’ movement Europa Nostra have joined the residents of the Plaka district, calling on the government to put a stop to amendments of an environment ministry bill that foresee change of property use.

Stockholm’s Vasa Museum to Host the Grekland Panorama Gala

Stockholm’s Vasa Maritime Museum will host this year’s Grekland Panorama gala to take place in February, paving the way for the 2nd Grekland Panorama to be held on 13-15 February at the Ericsson Globe.

Greece to Promote Marathon as Ideal Filming Location, Tourism Destination

Promoting the Eastern Attica region of Marathon as a tourist destination and as a filming location was at the center of the agreement Marathon Mayor Ilias Psinakis and Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni signed on Thursday.

Conditions for Growth of Greece Conference Tourism in Place

Developing a strong conference tourism network and forming metropolitan centers with excellent infrastructure are at the center of the national tourism promotion strategy, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Corfu-Italy Line Gets Back In Action

The Corfu Port Authority (CPA) has announced that it plans to relaunch the Corfu-Italy coastal shipping route in the summer of 2015 with the Corfu-Brindisi route.

Goldair Inks Deal with Austria for Rail Cargo Company in Greece

Greek Goldair Group of Companies announced that it has inked a deal with Austrian railroads company Rail Cargo Logistics Austria for the creation of a joint enterprise providing freight services by train.

Thessaloniki’s Asterocosmos Sets the Mood for Christmas

Under the glow of millions of lights, Asterocosmos in Thessaloniki is drawing in the crowds with dozens of festive offerings for kids and grown-ups!

Greece’s Medicines Organization (EOF) Steps in to Take Conference Tourism to the Next Level

Citing a considerable increase in conference tourism to Greece and the significant benefits to the country’s economy, the National Organization of Medicines (EOF) said on Monday that it was planning to actively promote conference tourism by bringing to the country large medical...

Europe’s Tourist Guides Want ‘Free Tours’ to Stop

Tourist guides and their associations across Europe are up in arms over the latest free city tours trend, which they claim is posing a threat to their profession.