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Greek Tourism To Receive Funds From New NSRF For 2014-2020

Tourism will be one of the sectors of the Greek economy that will receive funds from the new National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) for the new programming period 2014-2020, according to Greek Development Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.

American Travel Professionals Give Good News For Greek Tourism

Greece has an important place among American holidaymakers' preferences, travel professionals of the United States assured Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni, who is currently on an official visit in New York City.

Huffington Post: The Return of Tourism to Greece

Tourism is reviving in Greece and tourists are returning to the country, says travel expert Peggy Goldman in an extensive article on the Huffington Post news site.

Kefalogianni: Greek Tourism Can Create Job Opportunities For Young People

"The further development of tourism can create jobs, especially for young ages," Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said at a conference organized by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation in New York City on 3 April.

Patmos Island, Greece, Stars In Independent English-American Film

The holy Greek Island of Patmos will have a starring "role" in a new independent English-American film that is currently in production.

Travel Agents From Eight Countries Come To Greece In Search Of Partnerships

Some 30 Greek hotels and six travel agencies will attend B2B meetings with tourism professionals from eight countries at Respond On Demand's third B2B Travel Event in Thessaloniki.

Kefalogianni Travels To U.S. To Promote Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will depart for the United States on Tuesday 1 April to promote Greece and increase the flow of American tourists to the country.

Greek Seamen To Hold Rolling 48-Hour Strikes Starting 31 March

Greece's ferry service is expected to be disrupted from Monday, 31 March, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a series of rolling 48-hour strikes in protest of a multi-bill to be submitted to a Parliamentary vote on Sunday.

Multi-Bill Foresees Changes In Greek Tourism Sector

The multi-bill that was introduced recently in Greek Parliament, contains 50 reforms to four key sectors of Greece: tourism, food processing, building materials and retail.

Aegean Airlines Announces 2014 Growth Plans, 17 New Destinations

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines is investing in Greek tourism’s positive course and plans to reach 100,000 flights this year.

Athens, Beijing Discuss Ways To Boost Cooperation In Tourism

The potential to attract Greek tourists to Beijing and also increase the number of Chinese visitors to Athens was recently discussed by representatives of the Beijing Municipal Commission Tourism Development and officials of the Municipality of Athens.

Kefalogianni Goes To Paris To Promote Greek Tourism

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will depart for Paris, France, on Monday 24 March to promote Greece and strengthen tourist arrivals to the country.

Over 100 Hotels Are For Sale In Greece But Buyers Wait For Better Deals

Last year may have been a record year for Greek tourism, but that does not mean that all of the industry's financial problems are suddenly over, a study by GLP Values has revealed.

Greece’s Unemployed Will Be Allowed Free Entry To Museums

Residents in Greece that have a valid unemployment card will be entitled to visit all of the country's museums free of charge, according to a recent announcement made by Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.

Greece To Show Best At MITT 2014 Expo In Russia

Greece will show its best as a welcoming, safe and favorite international tourism destination during the days of the Moscow International Exhibition Travel & Tourism (MITT) in Russia.

Greece Was Third Most Popular Destination For Russian Travelers In 2013

Last year Greece was ranked third most popular destination for Russian tourists, up from the seventh place in 2012, according to data released by the Russian Statistics Service (Rosstat).

Greece: Direct Contribution Of Tourism To GDP Expected To Grow By 3% This Year

The direct contribution of travel and tourism to Greece's GDP is forecast to rise by 3.1 percent in 2014 and increase by 3.4 percent per annum, from 2014-2024, to 16.2 billion euros (7.4 percent of total GDP) in 2024, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

ITB Berlin 2014 Shows Big Prospects For Greek Tourism

One thing was certain during this year's ITB international tourism exhibition in Berlin: Greece was making a comeback in the German market.

Mideast Promotes Greece At Major Tourism Fairs

Aiming to expand further in emerging tourism markets, Mideast has been attending internationally recognized tourism exhibitions around the world since the beginning of the year.

“Blue Growth” Is High On Greece’s Agenda

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni gave a speech in Parliament on the power of "Blue Growth," a key driver of tourism development for Greece and other countries of the South within an integrated maritime policy of the European Union.