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Nikos Bolias (center) with Plan and Go staff members at the new tour operator's premises.
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New Tour Operator Aims for A Unique Product Exclusively for Travel Agents

New tour operator "Plan and Go" opened its doors on May 2 with the aim of providing "reliable and competitive travel services and products to the package tour market," according to Nikos Bolias, general manager of Plan and Go.
Posted On 01 Jun 2008
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The impressive Greek National Tourism Organization-Tourism Development Ministry stand.
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13th Touristiko Panorama Shows Greek Travel Trends

Kapa Research revealed significant Greek travel trends for the occasion of the 13th Touristiko Panorama travel exhibition held in Athens on 17-20 April, organized by the Kalofolias Group-Express Newspaper.
Posted On 01 Jun 2008
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Nicosia’s Ledra Street Reopened

Greek and Turkish Cypriots recently reopened Ledra Street, a major crossing in the divided Cypriot capital of Nicosia. Local officials declared Ledra Street, which stood as a symbol to the island's partition, open. It was then closed again for a couple of hours by the Greek...
Posted On 01 May 2008
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Acoustic Guides on Chios

Erytha Hotel & Resort on the island of Chios recently announced an innovation in its facilities as it is the first hotel in Greece to offer its guests the option of an acoustic tour of the island's key sites. When the resort opens this month guests may obtain the...
Posted On 01 Apr 2008
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Greek Nominees at MENA Travel Awards 2008

For a third year running the Greek companies Interdynamic S.A. tourist organization (DMC/PCO) and Unique Luxury Prestigious Cars have been nominated in the "Best Tourism Project Award" and "Best Car Rental-International Brand Award" categories respectively at the MENA awards 2008...
Posted On 01 Apr 2008
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Thessaloniki Sees Increase in Conference Tourism

Thessaloniki Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) recently revealed statistics that show Thessaloniki saw a 25 percent increase in conferences compared with 2006. In 2007 TCVB recorded 224 conferences, compared with 179 in 2006, 131 conferences in 2005 and 115 in 2004.
Posted On 01 Mar 2008
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“Tourism Studies and the Social Sciences,” first published in the United Kingdom (simultaneously in the United States and Canada) by Routledge in 2005.
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Tourism Studies and the Social Sciences” in Greek

Andrew Holden's book "Tourism Studies and the Social Sciences" was recently released in Greek by Papazisi Publications and translated by Professor Thomas Mavrodonti of the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. This book is the second in the series "Library of...
Posted On 01 Feb 2008
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Exclusive Yachting 2007
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Exclusive Yachting 2007 a Great Success

Some 18,000 visitors passed through the Exclusive Yachting 2007 exhibition held recently at the Marina of Agios Kosmas. The five-day event offered visitors, according to the organizers, Europartners, a unique experience of yachting and lifestyle up to par with other international...
Posted On 01 Nov 2007
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Greek Olive Oil
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Chinese Magazine Honors Greek Olive Oil

Chinese magazine "You Are What You Eat" recently published a six-page article on Greek food and beverages, with emphasis on Greek olive oil, in its September issue. The article followed a road trip of the magazine's journalist around Greece where he visited Athens, Peloponissos...
Posted On 01 Nov 2007
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Aris Spiliotopoulos, Tourism Development Minister
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Aris Spiliotopoulos

Tourism constitutes one of the most dynamic sectors in the Greek economy. The post-Olympic era finds our country in one of the best positions in the ranking of world tourism destinations, a fact that is of extreme significance within the framework of ever-increasing world tourism...
Posted On 01 Nov 2007
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New Tourism Development Minister Aris Spiliotopoulos recieves jurisdiction of the ministry and outlines his vision on the future of tourism in Greece.
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New Tourism Development Minister in Office

The September election result brought New Democracy to power for a second term running, and was followed by changes in the structure of ministries as well as the allocation of new ministers in several positions.
Posted On 01 Oct 2007
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Touch-screen devices similar to the one pictured on the left, will be available next summer to tourists visiting Greek sites.
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New Technology for Visitors to Greek Sites

Greece's culture ministry last month unveiled a hand-held gadget for visitors that offers high-resolution video, detailed diagrams of Greek archaeological sites, position indicators, and imagery along with stereo sound.
Posted On 01 Apr 2007
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The panel organized to announce the conclusions of last month's Coastal Shipping Forum: Nikos Lakiotis of the Piraeus Chamber; Michalis Sakellis, managing director of Blue Star Ferries and president of the Union of Coastal Passengership Owners; Yiannis Evangelou, president of the Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA); and Kyriaki Palasi, HATTA's special consultant for shipping matters.
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Government Responsible for Inadequate Ferry Routes

Tourism and shipping industry speakers said Greek passenger ferries and dozens of popular Aegean island ports must urgently improve if this Mediterranean country is to continue to see strong increases in tourism arrivals. At a recent press call to announce the conclusions of last...
Posted On 01 Apr 2007
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easyCruiseOne
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easyCruiseOne To Sail the Greek Islands

EasyCruise announced that easyCruiseOne will sail the Greek islands this summer, beginning May 31, 2007, offering three to 14-day cruises to 11 islands (Cyclades and Saronic). The eleven islands include popular islands such as Mykonos, Paros and Ios, and less well-known islands...
Posted On 01 Jan 2007
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Argentikon Luxury Suites on Chios island.
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A Chain of Historic Hotels in Greece

Yades Heritage & Hospitality Hotels is the first chain of unique, luxurious, privately-owned properties of historical interest located throughout Greece.
Posted On 01 Nov 2006
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Irini Varda-Capsis, chairperson of the Greek host committee and commercial director of Capsis Convention Centers, pictured with Vice-Chairman Panagiotis Podimatas, managing director of Podimatas Audiovisual, and Member Anastasios Hatziliamis, director of sales and marketing for Rodos Tours.
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Rodos Hosts Large Association Meeting

For the first time in its 45-year history, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) will hold its annual meetings in Greece at the Sofitel Capsis Hotel and "Marika Capsis 2000" Center on Rodos.
Posted On 01 Nov 2006
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Helexpo's managing director, Themis Kartsiotis, and company president, Aristotelis Thomopoulos, at a recent press conference.
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Helexpo To Open New Expo Center in March

Last month, Helexpo, Greece's national exhibition agency, signed a five-year renewable lease with Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA) to construct a new exposition center on a 20-stremma area of the center's grounds.
Posted On 01 Aug 2006
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Dong Xianmin, director of Shaanxi Provincial Tourism Administration in China, describes his province’s many tourism possibilities.
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China’s Shaanxi Province Encourages Greek Tourists

Last month, delegates from China's Shaanxi province stopped in Athens to promote their province to Greek travel agents and tourists. Dong Xianmin, director of Shaanxi Provincial Tourism Administration, encouraged Greeks to visit Shaanxi to tour the sites and relax, or to explore...
Posted On 01 Aug 2006
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What do you believe are the three priorities for tourism development in Greece?
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Tourism Services Need Upgrading Finds Kappa Study

The Panorama fair's organizer, the Kalofolias group, released results of its annual survey on domestic tourism at the fair's inauguration ceremony. According to the survey, holidays and travel remain significant priorities for Greeks. The majority (52.7 percent) spend more than...
Posted On 01 Jun 2006
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Louis Hellenic Cruises inaugurates latest ship,
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Louis Hellenic Cruises Inaugurates Latest Ship

Last month, Louis Hellenic Cruises inaugurated the "Sea Diamond," the latest cruise ship to join its fleet, with blessing of the ship followed with speeches by the Ministers of Tourism Develop and Merchant Marine, among others. The ceremony ended with the raising of the Greek...
Posted On 01 Jun 2006
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