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‘Greece 2.0’ Tourism Projects: Marinas and Ski Resorts Get Green Light for Upgrades

Three marinas and two ski resorts in Greece have so far been approved for upgrades with funds from the “Greece 2.0” plan.

Greece to Allocate €387 Million from Recovery Fund for Tourism Projects

Funds amounting to 387 million euros from Greece's recovery fund are available for projects to improve the country’s tourism sector.

Greece Lays Out Plan for Winter Tourism Development

The Greek government, recognizing the enormous potential of winter tourism, has plans for its further development, according to Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki.

VAT Reduction Keynote At Philoxenia 2010

The 26th Philoxenia International Tourism Exhibition, held this year on 18-21 November at Helexpo in Thessaloniki, roughly hosted 500 exhibitors from Greece and 12 other countries (Egypt, Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Ghana, India, Cyprus, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Turkey, and Tunisia).

Heronia Inaugurates Thessaloniki Branch

Helen Trentzos has come a long way since she left her job in a Piraeus shipping company, and as a sharp looking young woman opened a travel office in the early 1970s that specialized in seaman travel.

More And More Greeks Head For The Hills

This year, a substantial number of Greek holidaymakers headed for the mountains during the peak July-August vacation period instead of heading for the beaches. "An increase in mountain tourism has been seen in the past few years, even during the summer months," says Thimios...

Billions Promised For Tourism Development

After nine months of difficult negotiations, Greek political leaders and members of the Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT) managed to get the European Union to promise 153.7 million euros, or about 51 billion drachmas, for Greek tourism projects.