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Greece To Step Up Promotion Of Athens Festival To Attract More Visitors

The Tourism Ministry, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) and the Athens Festival have decided to launch a cooperation to promote Greece abroad through the Greek festival's program of events.

EU: Coastal, Maritime Tourism Can Contribute To Growth And Creation Of Jobs

The European Union (EU) aims to enhance coastal and maritime tourism in Europe, acknowledging the potential for growth and the generation of new job opportunities in the sector.

“Secret Greece” To Be Promoted At ITB Berlin Expo

Greece's lesser-known destinations will be promoted at this year's ITB international tourism exhibition in Germany, in an effort to attract tourists all year around, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Athens To Host High-Level Conference On Coastal And Maritime Tourism

On the occasion of the Greek Presidency of the EU Council, the European Commission, the Greek Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization will organize a High Level Conference on Coastal and Maritime Tourism, as well an an Informal Ministerial Meeting in Athens.

Tourism: A Main Priority For Greece

Greece’s record-breaking tourism season in 2013 has the Government and tourism professionals seeing eye to eye on the importance of tourism for the country’s economy. This article contains recent statements made by Greek key tourism figures and their expectations for this year's...

Greek Tourism Ministry Launches Public Consultation On Draft Bill

The Greek Tourism Ministry has launched a public consultation on a draft bill that aims to overcome barriers that have been hindering the industry's development for years.

Greece Expects Growth In Tourist Arrivals From Scandinavian Market This Year

Arrivals to Greece from all Scandinavian countries are expected to grow this year by an average 10-11 percent, the Greek Tourism Ministry concluded after the first dedicated travel and taste fair for Greece, Grekland Panorama, wrapped up in Stockholm.

Greece Discusses Best Practices For Spa Tourism With Hungarian Officials

The best practices for spa tourism and details concerning the certification of Greece's thermal springs were discussed recently in a meeting held in Athens between the Greek Tourism Ministry and representatives of the Government of Hungary.

Greece’s Main Tourism Body Calls For Simplified Schengen Visa Procedures

Visa applications should be processed within 48 hours of their submission, the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) underlined in a recent letter to the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Greek “Fast Learning” Program For Tour Guide Certification Announced

A "fast learning" program that will provide tour guide certification to history and archaeology university graduates will begin in February 2014 in Thessaloniki.

Greece’s Official Tourism Website To Get Upgrade, New Features

The Greek Tourism Ministry plans to upgrade the country's official tourism website visitgreece.gr with NSRF funding and launch a site featuring the latest tools and technology to attract more visitors.

Austrian Experts Give Greece A Lesson On Winter Tourism

Greek and Austrian experts discussed important issues relating to strategic actions for the development of winter tourism in Greece, during a workshop in Athens.

Greek Tourism Ministry Launches New Cooperation To Promote Dodecanese Religious Sites

The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Metropolis of the Dodecanese are launching a cooperation to promote and develop religious tourism, according to a protocol signed on 4 December.

Greek Tourism Ministry-Union of Hellenic Chambers Form Cooperation

The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Union of Hellenic Chambers agreed on 19 November to create a joint committee and conduct meetings on a regular basis to establish their cooperation on tourism issues.

Athens Classic Marathon: A Guaranteed Tourism Attraction

The 31st Athens Classic Marathon held on 10 November without doubt contributed to Athens’ image as a tourism destination as it was broadcast all over the world.

Greek Tourism Ministry Teams Up With Church of Crete To Promote Religious Tourism

Religious tourism in Greece will undergo further development through a cooperation protocol signed recently between the Greek Tourism Ministry and the Church of Crete.
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Greece Aims To Attract More Tourists From the U.S.

Making Greece an attractive destination for Americans is one of the main priorities of the Greek Tourism Ministry, the U.S. media was informed recently by the country’s Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.
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GTP’s Guide to Tourism Education in Greece

GTP Special on Tourism Education in Greece.
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Jeremy Irons Receives Warm Welcome In Athens From Tourism Minister

"It is extremely important for our country that personalities who have contributed significantly to art and European culture, such as Jeremy Irons, visit Athens and Greece," Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said today on the visit of the Oscar-winning British actor in Athens.
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Jeremy Irons In Athens To Attend European Premiere Of “Night Train to Lisbon”

Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons will attend tonight’s European premiere of his new film “Night Train to Lisbon” in Athens.