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Development Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos (left), during a press conference at ITB, said:

Berlin Fair Disappointment for Greece

Berlin's international tourism exhibition last month was an eye opener for some but a chance to carry out substantial business for others. Stands at Greece's pavilion were perhaps the least visited while stands at neighboring pavilions (France, Portugal, Spain) welcomed a steady...

Posted On 01 Apr 2003

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Greek Tourism Enterprises Association President Stavros Andreadis opens the association's annual tourism and development conference.

Tourism and Development Conference Concentrated on Tourism Promotion

Greek Tourism Enterprises Association President Stavros Andreadis told delegates at the opening of last month's Tourism and Development Conference, which was organized by the association, that much more money must be spent on the promotion of Greece abroad. He suggested that all...

Posted On 01 Mar 2003

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Deputy Development Minister Responsible for Tourism Dimitris Georgakopoulos, Development Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos, and Tourism Secretary General Dimitris Georgarakis - want a strong tourism council and want to see the creation of a tourism chamber.

Tourism Council Meets With Aim to Develop into Positive Forum

Development Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos, after chairing last month's meeting of the National Tourism Council, said his government plans to take steps to reinforce the tourism industry in the event war breaks out with Iraq. He mentioned the creation of a committee to propose...

Posted On 01 Mar 2003

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Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourism Agents' vice president, Eleni Papadopoulou, and the association's president, Yiannis Evangelou, during a working lunch to discuss tourism problems with the media.

Greece Must Create New Tourism Products

Greece and its Mediterranean European Union neighbors must create new tourism products in order to survive and flourish as international tourism destinations, said Yiannis Evangelou, president of the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourism Agents during a recent working lunch...

Posted On 01 Mar 2003

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Tourism Sector Weakened By Strong Euro

The strength of the euro against the dollar brings some opportunities to the forefront for Greek travelers to countries outside of the EU. The same applies to travelers from other European Union countries, including Greece's main markets of Germany and Britain, who may forsake...

Posted On 01 Mar 2003

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Gianna Despotopoulou, president of the Greek Federation for the Special Olympics, and Hellenic Tourism Organization President Yiannis Patellis present a new manual for the tourism needs of travelers with special needs.

More than One-half Billion Potential Tourists With Special Needs

If a tourism enterprise looks at the potential gains, it will surely take the latest Hellenic Tourism Organization's publication to heart. The manual, entitled "Making Europe Accessible for Tourists with Disabilities," fully describes all the necessary steps required to host...

Posted On 01 Mar 2003

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Hotel Chamber President Makis Fokas assists Betty Hadjinikolaou and her publisher, Kimeris Thomas of Propompos, to launch her latest book on tourism legislation.

New Publication Enlightens Tourism Professionals

The latest publication by Hellenic Tourism Organization Research and Investment Director Betty Hadjinikolaou could be a godsend for tourism professionals as it's the first time Greece's various tourism legislation acts are collated in a single book.

Posted On 01 Mar 2003

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Minister Satisfied With 2002 Tourism Arrivals

Development Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos told reporters that tourism arrivals to Greece last year dropped by around 1% while tourism exchange receipts increased by some 1%. "This means quality improvements have led to an increase in tourism revenue," he said.

Posted On 01 Mar 2003

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The Athens Hilton re-opened with the same fanfare it received when it first opened in 1963. Its completed multi-million-dollar renovation project makes it one of the most modern and up-scale luxury hotels in Europe.

Athens Hilton Reopens

After a multi-million-euro refurbishment and expansion program, the Athens Hilton reopened last month to the cheers and admiration of employees and special guests. The "new" unit takes on a complete new look inside and out with a particular emphasis on a modern style with lots of...

Posted On 01 Mar 2003

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Europe Growth of GDP & International Tourist Arrivals

Tourism to Greece at Satisfactory Levels Says WTO

Tourism arrivals to Greece in 2002 remained at a satisfactory level, said the Word Tourism Organization's secretary general, Francisco Frangialli, during the recent Fitur travel fair held in Madrid. He added that prospects for Greece's tourism sector remain positive in light of...

Posted On 01 Mar 2003

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Solid Soft International is no stranger at most Greek travel trade fairs.

Solid Soft Banks On Expansion

Greece's top back-office software provider for Greek travel agents, Solid Soft International, recently launched a series of expansion moves. These initiatives could place the company within an enviable position in the years to come.

Posted On 01 Mar 2003

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Onlooker checks out the storefront offices of Manos Travel System to try and figure out whether or not the company is still operating.

The Rise and Fall of Greece’s Top Name in Travel

A few years back, many in the travel industry would point to Manos Travel as an example of how to succeed in the business. The company started from a small office and through pioneering ideas grew by leaps and bounds into the biggest and most successful in the country.

Posted On 01 Feb 2003

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Another Museum Closed For Renovations

One by one, Greece's major archaeological museums are closing down for refurbishment ahead of the 2004 Olympic Games. The fear expressed by Greece's travel professionals is that this simultaneous rush will leave many visitors over the next year and one-half standing enraged...

Posted On 01 Feb 2003

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Travel Trade Concerned But Optimistic For 2003 Tourism Year

Despite ominous forecasts, Greek hoteliers and travel agents are somewhat optimistic for this year's tourism sector. They feel Greece this year most likely will have fewer than anticipated losses thanks to its six-month EU presidency, which is expected to be a boon for the...

Posted On 01 Feb 2003

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New Lodging Complex For Wine Lovers

Georgos Kokotos, once a well-known hotelier with units on Rodos and Crete, is back in the business: This time with a new and unique product for Greece. He is creating a winery complex with accommodation facilities for visitors who wish to acquaint themselves with the entire...

Posted On 01 Feb 2003

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SETE’s board member, Georgos Vernicos; the association’s president, Stavros Andreadis and past president Spyros Kokotos during the association’s year-end summation of Greece’s tourism sector.

Grave Concern For 2003 Tourism Industry

Members of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises expressed grave concern for Greece's tourism industry this year. The association's president, Stavros Andreadis, said that after last year's drop of about 5% in overall arrivals, coupled with international events, this year...

Posted On 01 Feb 2003

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Bids Called For The Sale Of Galileo Hellas

Greece's transport ministry announced a tender for the sale of a majority stake in Galileo Hellas. Tenders were to be accepted up until January 17.

Posted On 01 Feb 2003

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The “new” Hotel de la Grande Bretagne covers 1.5 acres of prime downtown property and now boasts 290 luxury rooms and 37 suites.

Athens to Celebrate the Rebirth of Hotel de la Grande Bretagne

On the first of next month, Athenians celebrate the rebirth of the capital's most magnificent lodging unit: The Hotel Grande Bretagne. After spending some 70 million euros during the past year and one-half and literally gutting the old "palace," owners rebuilt the GB, as it is...

Posted On 01 Feb 2003

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Georgos Tsakiris, the newly-elected president of the Attica Hoteliers' Association, with his new secretary general, Yiannis Retsos, during their first press call.

Convention Bureau Top Priority For New Attica Hoteliers’ Association Board

A convention and visitors bureau for Athens, that's the top priority for the new board of directors of the Attica Hoteliers' Association. Already, the board has the support of the Attica Regional Authority. The next step is to convince travel-related associations in the region to...

Posted On 01 Jan 2003

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Aegean Continues Expansion To German Centers

Aegean Airlines is one of the few airlines in the world today that has been able to cut costs drastically, without cutting service standards, over the past 12 months. As well, the private Greek carrier managed to increase revenue in 2002 by more than 14%, to reach 180 million...

Posted On 01 Jan 2003

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