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Amphipolis Site Restoration Enters €1.5m EU Funding Program

Authorities have managed to secure 1.5 million euros in EU funding for the restoration, maintenance and promotion of the Kasta tomb at the Amphipolis site.

SETE Announces ‘On Tour’ Tourism School Initiative

SETE has announced the launch of the 'On Tour' Tourism School, an initiative that will provide seminars to Greek tourism professionals, employees and students.

Aqua Vista Hotels to Present Innovative Services at 100% Hotel Show

Aqua Vista Hotels will present its innovative services and know-how at the 100% Hotel Show, due to take place between November 17-20, in Athens.

UK Bookings to Greece Show Improvement, SETE Chief Says

Bookings from the United Kingdom to Greece are showing an improvement so far, according to SETE President Yiannis Retsos.

SETE Chief: First Signs for Greek Tourism in 2018 are Positive

The first signs for Greek tourism in 2018 seem to be positive, SETE President Yiannis Retsos said on the opening day of the WTM London 2017.

European Tourism Online Sales Grow, Opportunity for Improvement in Greece

Greece has a large opportunity for further growth in tourism related online sales, according to a study by Oxford Economics.

Philoxenia – Hotelia 2017 See Rise in Exhibitor Numbers

With the number of exhibitors up from last year, the Philoxenia and Hotelia exhibitions will run together between November 10-12 in Thessaloniki.

Key Tourism Figures 2017: Yiannis A. Retsos, President Greek Tourism Confederation

We are now ready to build on this success. We remain wholly committed to implementing our strategic roadmap, with confidence and realism.

Marketing Greece Presents its Next Steps to Support Greek Tourism

Marketing Greece will focus on improving the demand for the Greek tourism product to attract greater visitor spending and overcome seasonality.

Aqua Vista Hotels: Utilizing Modern Technology for Tourism Development

Aqua Vista Hotels recently participated in the IMIC 2017 international conference and shared its know-how on the importance of utilizing modern technology for tourism development.

Santorini Saturation Challenge Tops Mayor’s Agenda

Santorini Mayor Nikos Zorzos spoke of the massive implications of overtourism and lack of government direction during the IMIC 2017 conference recently held on the island.

Santorini IMIC 2017 Opens Dialogue Between Academia & Tourism Stakeholders

Tourism as a field of study, the challenges, solutions and trends, as seen through the eyes of academics, is the focus of a three-day meeting on Santorini.

Spatial Planning, Legality Top State Minister’s Agenda at Greek Tourism Industry Meet

Minister of State Alekos Flambouraris spoke of the importance of a structured spatial planning scheme for tourism at the recent SETE conference.

Tourism Body SETE Calls for Investment-friendly Environment in Greece

Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) President Yiannis Retsos has called for a stable and friendlier investment environment in Greece.

Kountoura Highlights Greece’s Tourism Strategy, Announces New Actions

The Tourism Ministry is aiming for Greece to be established as a leading destination that offers authentic tourism experiences 365 days a year.

Speakers Announced for SETE’s 16th Tourism and Development Conference

Government officials and international tourism organization's executives on October 16-17 will attend the 16th Conference of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

IMIC 2017 Conference to Explore Greece’s Tourism Prospects

The latest trends in the tourism industry will be on the focus of the IMIC 2017 International Conference to be held October 19-21 on Santorini in Greece.

SETE’s 16th Conference to Explore Tourism’s Role in Sustainable Development

Under the title “Greek Tourism: The Perfect Balancing Act”, the 16th conference of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will take place on October 16-17 in Athens.

Greek Archaeological Council Postpones Decision, Hellinikon Project on Ice

The Hellinikon project is still in limbo after the Central Archaeological Council postponed its decision on whether the site has areas of archaeological importance.

Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Τουρισμού 2017: Μήνυμα Προέδρου ΣΕΤΕ Γιάννη Ρέτσου

«Εξωστρέφεια, συνέργειες και βιώσιμη ανάπτυξη, είναι και η πλατφόρμα στην οποία θα πρέπει να επενδύσουμε τα επόμενα χρόνια».