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Tourism Growth Is Giving Hope To Athens, Greece

The large increase of international arrivals at Athens International Airport began in June 2013 and will continue with a strong growth pace this year, analysts have said in a recent report. International arrivals at Athens Airport were up by 28.3 percent during the first nine...

Survey: 37% Of Britons Want Parthenon Marbles Returned To Athens

A new survey by YouGov international market research agency has revealed that 37 percent of Britons think the classical Greek sculptures should be returned to their country of origin.

Greece: 22.5 Million International Tourist Arrivals By End Of Year – Report

Greece is expected to record some 22.5 million foreign tourist arrivals (including cruise passengers) this year, compared to 19.9 million visitors in 2013, according to a recent report released by Alpha Bank.

Pandrossou Street Party In Athens To Take TBEX Travel Bloggers On Interactive Journey Of Tastes & Experiences

TBEX Europe 2014 will take place in Athens, Greece, on 23-25 October 2014. On this occasion, the shop owners of "Pandrossou Street Market" in collaboration with the Athens Traders’ Association are organizing the farewell ceremony on 25 October.

Grekland Panorama 2015 Exhibitors To Be Granted Free Membership At Hellenic-Swedish Chamber of Commerce

All participating exhibitors at the upcoming Grekland Panorama, the second fair for Greece in Stockholm, will be granted free membership to the Hellenic-Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the year 2015.

Spetses, Greece, Attracts Over 10,000 Visitors For 4th Mini Marathon – Photo Report

More than 10,000 visitors, athletes and journalists from Greece and abroad gathered from 10 to 12 October on the island of Spetses for the fourth edition of the Spetses Mini Marathon.

Greece Talks About Developing Special Interest Tourism On Crete

"Tourism in Crete is a key area of wealth," Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said at a conference held to explore possibilities of developing special interest tourism types to create a development strategy for South and inland Crete.

TUI Hellas: Greece Is An Important Destination

"Greece is an important destination for TUI, which has been supporting Greek tourism for over 50 years," the managing director of TUI Hellas, Michael Mavropoulos, told journalists during a recent media briefing in Athens.

Greece Not Preparing For Legal Action To Repatriate Parthenon Marbles

The Greek Government has no plans for the time being to launch legal action against Britain to regain the Parthenon Marbles, Culture Minister Kostas Tasoulas said at a recent press conference held at the Acropolis Museum.

Greek Tourism Professionals Gain Insights On The Chinese Luxury Traveler

The Chinese traveler represents the biggest opportunity for brands in the hospitality and tourism sector and is the largest demographic segment of global travel, Agility Research & Strategy, a world class leading research agency focused on the Affluent consumer, recently informed...

Kalymnos, Greece, Welcomed Climbers From All Over The World For 2014 Festival

Climbers from all over the world streamed the island of Kalymnos in Greece for the third edition of The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival that took place 9-12 October.

TBEX 2014: Major Travel Blogging Conference Kicks Off Next Week In Athens, Greece

TBEX's live event in Athens October 23-25 is an event not-to-be-missed if you are a serious travel blogger or if you are a Destination Marketing Organization representative who would like to connect with travel bloggers with all levels of experience and expertise.

Video: The New York Times Describes 36 Hours In Athens, Greece

The online edition of the New York Times hosts a video that introduces the changed face of Athens, Greece's capital city that was reborn through the economic turmoil and now appears self-confident and creative.

Samsung Promotes Greece Via “Smart TVs”

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and Samsung have joined forces to promote Greece as a tourism destination through the Korean company's new generation Smart TVs.

2nd Annual Mountain Bike Race On Naxos, Greece, Announced

For a second year in a row, the island of Naxos will be hosting the annual Naxos Mountain Bike Race. The race will take place on Sunday 26 October.

Mosaiko.gr: Exploring The “Mosaic” Of Ties Between U.S. And Greek Citizens

The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, has launched the Mosaiko website, a new initiative that aims to explore the many ways around the world that U.S. and Greek citizens connect to make the world a better place.

TBEX 2014 Attendees Gear Up For Exciting Conference & Workshops Program In Athens, Greece

Several hundred travel bloggers and online media from all over the world, along with travel industry professionals, will be in Athens next week to attend the Travel Blog Exchange European Conference – TBEX Europe 2014, a multi-day event that combines workshops and business...

Sweden Invited To Invest In Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni invited the Swedish business world to explore the investment possibilities offered by the tourism sector in Greece. You, the business world, are invited to take advantage of the opportunities that exist for everyone's benefit:...

Wall Street Journal: Greece On A Return To Growth

"The latest stage in Greece’s economic rollercoaster ride shows numerous reasons to cheer," the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Europe says in a special edition on Greece.

“Authentic” Marathon Expo In Athens Expected To Attract Record Number Of Visitors

Preperations are underway for the ERGO "Authentic" Marathon Expo 2014 and organizers are expecting a new record number of visitors this year.