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Plan For New “Ski Week” Holiday For Greek Schools Put On Ice

It seems that the Hellenic Federation of Hoteliers' proposal for the Greek Government to establish a new annual school holiday period so families could take a vacation during the winter, will temporarily be put on ice.

Thessaloniki To Welcome Passengers From New Destinations In Spring 2014

The Thessaloniki Tourism Organization welcomed the recent announcement made by Ryanair on the creation of a hub in the Greek Northern city.

Travel Trade Athens: Major Trade Event Returns To The Greek Capital

The Greek capital will once again be in the spotlight with the launch of the second edition of the annual Travel Trade Athens event at the Megaron Athens International Conference Center.

Athens Hotel Owners Welcome New Ryanair Hub In Greek Capital

The Athens-Attica & Argosaronikos Hotel Association applauded the recent announcement made by Ryanair on the creation of hubs in Athens and Thessaloniki.

Kos Expands Tourism Website To Cover Multiple Languages

The Municipality of Kos is aiming for its new tourism website to become the one that speaks your language!

Greece May Launch “Ski Week” School Vacation To Boost Domestic Tourism

Greek schools may take a few extra days off this March as the ministries of Tourism and Education are working together to establish an annual "Ski Week," a four-day vacation period for schools, aimed to boost domestic tourism.

The New York Times Includes Athens Among 52 Places To Go In 2014

Athens is a city out of an economic crisis and is making a comeback, according to the New York Times. The American daily newspaper has included the Greek capital in a feature that suggests 52 places for one to visit this year.

Huffington Post: Greece Is A Must-See Destination This Year

Greece is poised to bounce back in popularity in 2014, according to a recent article on the Huffington Post news site.

Greece To Enrich Tourism Experience Through Agricultural Products

The Greek Tourism Ministry plans to work closer with the Ministry of Rural Development and Food to develop the country's tourism product.

Kefalogianni Briefs Foreign Press On Tourism Priorities Under Greece’s Presidency

"Greece is a perfectly safe country for all visitors," Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni told foreign journalists covering EU affairs, during a press conference at the Zappeion Megaron in Athens.

Maritime Tourism, Visa Policy Among Tourism Priorities Under Greece’s Presidency Of The EU Council

In the field of tourism, priorities under Greece’s Presidency of the Council of the EU will include a special focus on maritime and coastal tourism, package travel and the current visa policy.

Greece Sees Rise Of Bulgarian Tourists in 2013

Last year Greece was the second holiday destination choice of Bulgarian tourists, according to recent data released by the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism of Bulgaria.

Greek Islands Among Top 10 Ideal Destinations To Visit In 2014

Ireland's largest-selling daily newspaper, the Irish Independent, has included the Greek islands among the top 10 destinations to visit this year.

Greek Yachting Professionals Form New Association

A number of Greek yachting professionals involved in the Charter, Brokerage, Management, Insurance and Construction of large yachts recently announced the establishment of the Greek Yachting Association (GYA).

Tourism Arrivals Surpass 17 Million In Greece

Greek tourism has exceeded 17 million foreign arrivals on an annual basis for the first time ever, without even having to wait for 2013 to end.

Greek Businesses Launch Tourism Promotion Network In Zagoria

Eighteen companies from the mountainous region of Zagoria recently joined forces to promote the region and their businesses to the Greek and international markets.

Greek Gastronomy, Agritourism To Receive More Promotion In 2014

The ministries of Tourism and Rural Development and Food have agreed to launch joint actions in 2014 when Greece undertakes the Presidency of the European Union.

Nafplion, Greece, To Host Yacht Show In May 2014

The Greek Yachting Association has announced the 2014 Mediterranean Yacht Show in which more than 80 EU-flagged Charter Superyachts are expected to be exhibited.

“Sympossio Greek Gourmet Touring” Initiative Goes To Scandinavia

The "Sympossio-Greek Gourmet Touring" initiative will present Greece's gastronomy to Scandinavians during the upcoming Grekland Panorama travel and taste fair in Stockholm.

Greece Makes Plans For Improved Sea Tourism Infrastructure

Greece’s new Zoning Plan for Tourism provides for an increase in the network of marinas, small ports and harbors in the Ionian Sea, the eastern and southeastern Aegean, and the Saronic, Argolikos and Pagasitikos gulfs, among others.