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Greece’s Metropolitan Hospital Receives “Excellence in Medical Tourism” Certificate

Metropolitan Hospital in Athens, Greece, was recently certified at the level of excellence in medical tourism among other international hospitals worldwide.

Greece Moving Full Speed On Medical Tourism Development

Α Joint Ministerial Decision that outlines the conditions for the practice of medical tourism in Greece was signed on 25 November at the Greek Tourism Ministry by Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis.

Kefalogianni Meets With European Commission Task Force for Greece

Greece has made significant reforms in recent months to the tourism sector that aim to solve chronic problems, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni informed the head of the European Commission Task Force for Greece, Horst Reichenbach.

SETE Aims For Greece To Welcome 24 Million Tourists By 2021

Greece could welcome 24 million tourists by 2021 if the results of a report on the country’s tourism strategic planning are taken under consideration by the Greek Government, according to the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE).

McKinsey Presents Key Tourism Products That Will Boost Arrivals To Greece

Some 3.3 billion euros should be invested in tourism every year for each of the next eight years in order to attain the target of 24 million international arrivals per year, McKinsey & Company informed officials of the Greek Government and tourism professionals on 22 October in Athens.
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Greece Considered Ideal “Reproductive Tourism” Destination

Greece is considered one of the most ideal destinations for a woman to conceive a child following assisted reproductive techniques, according to Genesis Athens, a private general surgical clinic in Greece.
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Greece’s Hilton Athens Celebrates its Golden Anniversary

On the occasion of the Hilton Athens’ 50th anniversary in the Greek capital, GTP caught up with Bart van de Winkel, Area General Manager Greece & Cyprus, to find out the hotel's milestones, future plans and what exactly the city of Athens needs to attract more visitors.
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SETE: “Marketing Greece,” INSETE In The Works

“Unity is needed to extend the tourism season and for Greece to welcome tourists all year round,” was the message the president of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, sent out during his speech at the 16th annual general assembly of the...
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Conference In Thessaloniki To Focus On New Tourism Bill

The new tourism bill that was submitted for public consultation in January will be the main topic of a conference to be held Sunday, 21 April, at the Makedonia Palace Hotel in Thessaloniki.

Greece Lacks In Medical Tourism Despite Potential

Medical tourism has been a fast growing sector worldwide over the last 15 years and while Greece has potential to compete in the rapidly growing 'middle market' of medical tourism, the country lacks a comprehensive national sector growth strategy, according to a recent study by...