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Out of the Blue Resort Celebrates 40 Years in Greek Hospitality Industry

The Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort on Crete, is celebrating 40 years in the hospitality industry with a campaign focusing on its history and vision for the future.

Posted On 29 Jan 2018

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‘Ikos Resorts’ Shines on TripAdvisor’s 2018 Best All-inclusive Lists

Ikos Olivia and Ikos Oceania in Greece are among the best all-inclusive resorts in the world and in Europe, according to TripAdvisor's 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Posted On 26 Jan 2018

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Mercedes-Benz to Show New X-Class Pickup at 27th Agrotica Fair

Mercedes-Benz will present its new X-Class pickup at the 27th International Agrotica fair, which will take place between February 1-4, in Thessaloniki.

Posted On 26 Jan 2018

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WEF: Greece Still Needs to Work on Economic Progress

Greece ranks last among 29 advanced economies in the Inclusive Development Index (IDI) of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Posted On 25 Jan 2018

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Piraeus Port Breaks Container Traffic Record, Up by 6.4% in 2017

The port of Piraeus has broken its record for container traffic in 2017, marking a 6.4 percent increase at 3,691 million TEU in 2017.

Posted On 25 Jan 2018

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Archaeological Finds on Keros Reveal Aegean Urban Hub

The islets of Keros and Daskalio were once a sophisticated urban center, with metal working shops dating back to 2500 BC, recent excavations reveal.

Posted On 25 Jan 2018

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Kyvernitis Travel Takes Over Tourism Company HRG Greece

The Kyvernitis Travel group recently acquired HRG Greece, a company specializing in the tourism and MICE industry.

Posted On 25 Jan 2018

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Flydubai to Add Flights to Thessaloniki in June 2018

Dubai-based flydubai will add Thessaloniki, Greece, to its growing network of destinations, with direct flights starting in June.

Posted On 25 Jan 2018

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AirBaltic Named Most Punctual Airline in 2017 by OAG

AirBaltic was recently recognized as the most punctual airline in 2017 based on data released by OAG, a leading global provider of digital flight information.

Posted On 25 Jan 2018

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German Travel Interest in Greece Soaring

Greece is winning over German travelers, pushing rival Turkey aside, with tourism professionals saying 2018 will break all records.

Posted On 24 Jan 2018

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Ilias Maragakis, chief operating officer, Fraport Greece.

Fraport Greece Appoints Ilias Maragakis as Chief Operating Officer

Fraport Greece has appointed Ilias Maragakis, an executive with more than 20 years of aviation experience, as its new chief operating officer.

Posted On 24 Jan 2018

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Agiokambos beach. Photo Source: Municipality of Agia

Greece Looks to Promote Larissa’s Tourism Offerings

Ways of promoting Larissa as a tourism destination were discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and local officials.

Posted On 24 Jan 2018

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ACT provost and vice president for academic affairs Stamos Karamouzis and TCB president Ioannis Aslanis.

TCB, American College of Thessaloniki Join Forces in Tourism

The Thessaloniki Convention Bureau and the American College of Thessaloniki have signed a cooperation agreement to promote congress tourism.

Posted On 24 Jan 2018

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Star Alliance Introduces New ‘Round the World’ Fares

Star Alliance has introduced new Round the World (RTW) fares, making it possible to travel and stop only at two destinations for at least 24 hours.

Posted On 24 Jan 2018

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US News Report Ranks Greece 28th Best Country in the World

Greece ranked 28th in the 2018 Best Countries report, released by the US News & World Report, Y&R's BAV Group and the Wharton School-Pennsylvania University.

Posted On 23 Jan 2018

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SETE: Lack of Transparency, Spatial Planning Curb Tourism Investment in Greece

The lack of a spatial planning framework and long delays in administrative procedures hinder tourism investment in Greece, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

Posted On 23 Jan 2018

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Quality, Year-round Tourism the Answer to Overtourism

Quality and year-round tourism could be the answer to the phenomenon of overtourism, according to Celestyal Cruises CEO Kerry Anastasiadis.

Posted On 23 Jan 2018

, By Eleftheria Pantziou

The village of Molyvos on Lesvos. Photo Source: Visit Greece

North Aegean Region Gets Ready for… Lights, Camera, Action

North Aegean governor Christiana Kalogirou signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Hellenic Film Office to promote the region as a prime filming location.

Posted On 23 Jan 2018

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