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Greece Signs Health Tourism Agreement With Germany

An agreement for the development of health tourism for the elderly and people who need care while on holiday was signed on 5 March between Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and German Federal Deputy Labor Minister Hans-Joachim Fuchtel at the ITB expo in Berlin.

“Secret Greece” To Be Promoted At ITB Berlin Expo

Greece's lesser-known destinations will be promoted at this year's ITB international tourism exhibition in Germany, in an effort to attract tourists all year around, according to Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Greek Tourism Minister Invites Germans To Holiday In Greece

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni invited Germans to spend their summer holidays in Greece and assured that they will feel right at home.

Kefalogianni To Attend Berlin’s International Tourism Exhibition ITB

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will depart for Berlin, Germany, on Monday 3 March, on the occasion of Greece's participation in the leading international tourism exhibition ITB.

Athens Marathon Gets New Name, Enters New Era

The Athens Classic Marathon has entered a new era and aims for the top, among all major sport and tourism events worldwide, organizer Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) has informed.

Greek Tourism Minister Meets With Ambassadors From Arab Countries

The possibility of Athens hosting a summit of tourism ministers from European Union countries and Arab states, under the Greek Presidency of the EU, was discussed in a meeting between Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and ambassadors of Arab countries.

Tourism: A Main Priority For Greece

Greece’s record-breaking tourism season in 2013 has the Government and tourism professionals seeing eye to eye on the importance of tourism for the country’s economy. This article contains recent statements made by Greek key tourism figures and their expectations for this year's...

Greek-Chinese Tourism Task Force Announced

Greece and China will launch a task force to strengthen the tourism ties between the two countries, it was decided during a meeting between Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the new Chinese Ambassador to Athens Zou Xiaoli.

Licensing Procedures For Four Tourism Investments In Greece Near Completion

The licensing procedures for four major tourism investments on the islands of Kea, Milos and Ios and mainland Messinia (Peloponnese) are near completion, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni informed on 17 February.

Greece Offers Saudis 5-year Residency For Investments Over 250,000 Euros

Greek Consul General in Jeddah Chronis Polychroniou has announced that Greece has issued a new law that allows investors from non-EU countries to obtain resident permits for five years, provided the investment is at least 250,000 euros.

Saudi Prince Alwaleed’s “Kingdom Holding” Interested In Investing In Greece

Saudi Arabia-based private investment firm Kingdom Holding Company intends to invest in Greece it was announced on 12 February.

Athens To Host Greek-Arab Investment Forum

A Greek-Arab Investment Forum will take place in Athens, Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the Saudi Arabia Chamber of Commerce agreed during a meeting held in Riyad.

Greece, Saudi Arabia Sign Major Tourism Development Agreement

A memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of tourism was signed between Greece and Saudi Arabia on 10 February in Riyadh.

Greece To Sign Tourism Pact With Saudi Arabia

Greece and Saudi Arabia will sign a major agreement to boost cooperation in the tourism sector, generate growth in tourist traffic and offer opportunities to the southern European nation to showcase its tourism products and services in the local market.

Greek Tourism Minister Leaves For Saudi Arabia On Official Visit

Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni departed for Saudi Arabia on Sunday, 9 February, under the country's development plan for tourism that includes opening up Greece to new markets.

9th HORECA Expo Opens At Metropolitan Expo

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni inaugurated the 9th International Hotel, Restaurant and Cafe Show HORECA at the Metropolitan Expo on Friday 7 February.

9th HORECA Trade Show To Open 7 February At Metropolitan Expo

The 9th International Hotel, Restaurant and Cafe Show HORECA will open its doors to tourism and food services professionals on Friday 7 February at the Metropolitan Expo.

Actions Announced To Protect Tourism Reputation Of Earthquake-Stricken Kefalonia

The Tourism Ministry and the Greek National Tourism Organization will launch a series of actions to promote Kefalonia's good tourism image to markets abroad.

Greek Tourism Minister Travels To Earthquake-Stricken Kefalonia

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni will depart to the earthquake-stricken island of Kefalonia on Tuesday 4 February, according to an announcement made by the Greek Tourism Ministry.

Greek Tourism Minister Holds Meeting On Schengen Visa Issue

The need to simplify and accelerate the issuing of Schengen visas was discussed in a meeting between Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and the general secretaries of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Anastasios Mitsialis and Panagiotis Mihalos.