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WTM 2015: US Wholesaler Tourico Holidays Adds Greek Islands to ‘Sun & Sea’ Portfolio

The Greek islands are among the Eastern Mediterranean vacation destinations that US global travel wholesaler Tourico Holidays has entered for the first time.

North Events: Lesvos, Kos, Chios and Samos to Shine in Poland and Sweden

Tourism consultants North Events have announced that the Greek islands of Lesvos, Kos, Chios and Samos will be the "honored destinations" at the upcoming 1st Grecka Panorama, to be held in Warsaw in December and the 3rd Grekland Panorama that will run in Stockholm in February 2016.

Refugee-hit Kos to Get Funds for Promotion

The island of Kos will receive 1 million euros in emergency funding from the South Aegean Region in order to address problems arising from the influx of refugees and migrants and to address the impact on the local economy and tourism with the aim to restore the Greek island’s...

Two Greek Islands Hit By Refugee Influx to Receive Extra Tourism Promotion

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) on Thursday announced the formation of tourism working groups on Kos and Lesvos to help boost the image of both islands in markets abroad.

Kos Hoteliers Call for Help as Revenue Slumps Due to Refugee Crisis

The revenue of hotels on Kos has dropped by seven million euros this year due to the massive influx of refugees and migrants to the island, according to the island's hoteliers association

Migrant Influx Out of Hand, Greek Border Island Mayors Warn

The mayors of several Greek border islands are calling on the government to step in with immediate measures to deal with the increasing numbers of illegal migrants reaching their shores daily as they do not have the resources to deal with the situation.

Greece Suggests 13% VAT Rate for Hotels in its Bailout Proposal to Creditors

A value-added-tax (VAT) rate of 13 percent on Greek hotels and the elimination of discounts on the country's most popular islands, are included in the proposal the Greek government submitted to its international creditors on late Thursday, in hope of reaching an agreement on a...

Kos Mayor: Process of Helping Migrants has Begun

With the Greek island of Kos having been in the news in recent days due to an influx of undocumented migrants reaching its shores, the mayor of the southern Aegean island offered an update on Monday.

Kos Hoteliers Raise Alarm Over Influx of Migrants

The influx of undocumented migrants reaching the shores of Kos has spun out of control, the island's hoteliers association stressed in a letter sent to Greek Interior Minister Nikos Voutsis.

Ferries to the Greek Islands 2015 – Dodecanese

Useful tips on the Dodecanese islands in Greece and how to reach them by ferry.
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Kos: International Tourism Conference Opens on May 1

Cutting-edge issues on tourism will be discussed by researchers and professionals at the International Conference “Tourism as a Tool for Sustainable Growth” which will open on the Greek island of Kos on Friday, May 1.

Borajet to Connect Turkey with Rhodes, Mykonos in June

Turkey-based carrier Borajet has announced the launch of three weekly direct flights from Istanbul to Rhodes and Mykonos in June.

Minister Kountoura Sets Priorities with Kos Mayor, Sector Authorities

Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura met with Kos Mayor Giorgos Kyritsis, the president of the Kos Marina Sevastianos Maragos and the president of the Kos Hoteliers Association Konstantina Svinou to discuss tourism related matters affecting the Dodecanese island ahead...

Greece Tourism Arrivals Surge 15.4% in 2014, Kalamata Sees Biggest Increase

International visitor arrivals to Greece's main airports surged 15.4 percent to 14.5 million during the January-December 2014 period, according to processed data released by the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).

Greek Islands among Top 10 Global Destinations for 2015

The Irish Independent has included the Greek islands in its top ten countdown of the best global destinations for 2015.

Chef Club, Hoteliers Lay Groundwork for “Kos Gastronomy Year 2016”

The Hoteliers Association of Kos and the Chef Club of the Dodecanese & the Cyclades laid the groundwork at a recent workshop for Kos Gastronomy Year, set to take place in 2016.

TAIPED: Three Binding Offers Made For 14 Regional Airports In Greece

Three consortia have submitted binding offers to Greek state privatization fund TAIPED for the right to manage and operate 14 Greek regional airports.

Blue Star Ferries Announces 2015 Ferry Schedules To Greek Islands

Passenger shipping company Blue Star Ferries has announced new ferry schedules to the Greek islands running until 31 March 2015.

British Airways Announces Direct Flights To Greek Islands From London Next Summer

The UK's largest international scheduled airline British Airways will link London Heathrow Airport with two Greek islands next summer.

Patmos Τo Get Ferry Connection To Samos, Kos And Kalymnos In 2015

A ferry route that will connect Patmos to the islands of Samos (Pythagoras), Kos and Kalymnos will be available as of next year, Greek Shipping Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis informed the local authorities of Patmos during a recent meeting.