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Airlines Stop Selling Tickets Temporarily Via Greek Travel Agents

A number of international airlines have announced that they are temporarily withdrawing the BSP ticketing authority for all travel agents in Greece due to the political instability and financial situation in the country.
Posted On 07 Jul 2015
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Pelion’s Hotel Des Roses Launches Eco Activities for All

Nestled in the fishing village of Platanias, southern Pelion, Hotel Des Roses invites restless travelers to participate in three new alternative tourism programs this summer.
Posted On 07 Jul 2015
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Tourists Turn a Blind Eye to Greek Crisis, Still Pick Greece

The Greek referendum on Sunday may have led to political turmoil in the EU but travelers are still coming to Greek shores with the number of British tourists seen as rising.
Posted On 06 Jul 2015
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The Acropolis of Athens and the Parhenon
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Minister Kountoura Urges Media to Stop Hurting Greece’s Image

Greek tourism is resilient to the current political situation, with very few instances of cancellations. “Our goal is to protect and guarantee that tourism remains operational,” Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura said in a televised statement on Thursday.
Posted On 03 Jul 2015
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Greek Islands May Face Shortages Soon

Reports in the media are calling attention to empty shelves and lacking medicines in Greece and claim that if a deal is not reached soon between the country and its creditors, banks will remain closed after July 6.
Posted On 03 Jul 2015
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Travelplanet24 – airtickets.gr: Greeks Not Booking Ahead

The number of Greeks booking their holidays for the July-September period has dropped by up to 50 percent, according to online agent Travelplanet24 - airtickets.gr.
Posted On 02 Jul 2015
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‘NYT’, ‘Conde Nast Traveler’, ‘USA Today’ Show Faith in Greece, Advise Vacationers to Keep Coming

The New York Times, USA Today and Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) are, among other media, advising readers to proceed with their holiday plans to Greece as scheduled.
Posted On 02 Jul 2015
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Obama Calls for Lenders’ Flexibility in Greece Crisis

In an attempt to prevent the further deterioration of Greece’s economic situation, US President Barack Obama has upped his contacts with EU leaders, calling on all parties involved to show flexibility and work out a solution.
Posted On 01 Jul 2015
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Sector Authorities Take Action to Safeguard Greek Tourism

In a letter to Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura earlier this week, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling on relevant ministries and sector professionals to work together to ensure that the tourism market continues to remain operational.
Posted On 01 Jul 2015
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BBC Tips Travelers on Getting the Most Out of Greece

Despite the rocky political situation in Greece, media across the globe are publishing lists on what to watch out for if you plan to visit the country, and are insisting it’s still a bargain.
Posted On 01 Jul 2015
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‘No Need to Cancel Just Plan Ahead’, CNT Tells Holidaymakers to Greece

Luxury travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler has advised those traveling to Greece to plan carefully, adding that the closed banks and withdrawal restrictions at the country’s ATMs will in no way affect them.
Posted On 30 Jun 2015
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Tourists Visiting Greek Sites Can Pay Via Credit Card

Access to museums and archaeological sites in Greece can now be made via credit payment.
Posted On 30 Jun 2015
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Greece ‘Bank Holiday’ Through to July 6, Withdrawals Only at ATMs

The Greek government announced on Sunday, that a “bank holiday” would be in effect through to Monday, July 6, in efforts to put a damper on cash being transferred abroad and prevent banks from collapsing.
Posted On 29 Jun 2015
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Kountoura Takes Stand Against Creditors’ Measures for Greece, Calls for Protection of Sector

Taking a direct stand against the measures proposed by Greece’s international lenders, Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura invited Greeks to take the responsibility of the country’s future in their hands ahead of the upcoming referendum on July 5.
Posted On 29 Jun 2015
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US Writer Gilbert Lauds Greece’s Zagoria Villages

Internationally acclaimed author Elisabeth Gilbert described Greece’s Zagorochoria as the “most beautiful place I’ve ever seen on earth” in a recent social media post after her to travels to the Epirot region. The writer of 2006 bestseller Eat, Pray, Love, which was also...
Posted On 25 Jun 2015
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Crete’s Hersonissos’ Reach Grows Thanks to Social Media, Bloggers

The diverse offerings of Crete’s Hersonissos Municipality took the Net by storm when images of the region hit everything from Flickr and twitter to Facebook and Instagram.
Posted On 25 Jun 2015
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Arion Resort & Spa, Astir Palace, Athens
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The Athenian Riviera: Where Luxury is the Only Way

In the second part of the GTP’s luxury series, we explore the coastline hotels of the Athenian Riviera, which were the first to raise the standard of accommodation in Greece in the early ’60s.
Posted On 24 Jun 2015
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Leonidio ‘Melitzazz’ Fest Combines Food and Fun

The annual Melitzazz Festival in the traditional village of Leonidio, in the Peloponnese, is once again preparing its famed eggplant delicacies to be served alongside a series music and arts events taking place throughout the town on July 1-5.
Posted On 24 Jun 2015
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‘Grexit’ Scare Sends Greece Holiday Rates Plunging by 50%

Preferring to be safe rather than sorry, tour operators worldwide are cutting rates for package deals to Greece by up to 50 percent for fear of a potential Greek default.
Posted On 23 Jun 2015
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Young Sailors to Take Spetses by Storm in 1st National Bug Championship

Pint-sized boats known as “Bugs” will be sailing the waters of Spetses on July 9-12, during the 1st National Bug Championship aimed at promoting sports among the young, fair play, sportsmanship and seamanship.
Posted On 23 Jun 2015
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